Blog Posts tagged in "beach"

Ocean Breeze Waterpark in Virginia Beach With temperatures, heat index and frizzy hair rising, Ocean Breeze Waterpark is a great family friendly activity on a hot day in Virginia Beach. It's a medium-sized waterpark a couple of miles away from the Oceanfront, and within a mile from the Virginia Beach Aquarium . Often, waterparks are not toddler-friendly, but with the new addition of Buccaneer Bay, little pirates will have a blast at the waterpark. From little sprayers, a slide and tipping bucket, kids can climb to the top and slide down. Buccaneer Bay Rides and Attractions - Water slides: Sea... read more

Virginia Zoo in Norfolk The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk is a 53-acre zoo located adjacent to Lafayette Park in Norfolk, Virginia. The zoo opened in 1900, and was accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 1987. Hours: Sunday hours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Our Favorites at the Zoo in Norfolk Giraffes - I love to see the giraffes interacting with the other animals and reaching up to eat leaves off a tree. The platform is high up so you can see them at eye level. Elephants - The elephants are located around the corner from the giraffes. The elephants are not always out for kids to see. Sometim... read more

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 385-3474 The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, formerly known as the Virginia Marine Science Museum, is an aquarium and marine science museum located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, just south of Rudee Inlet. If looking for more family friendly activities in the area, the Aquarium is within a mile from Ocean Breeze Water Park . Our favorite family friendly activities are: Harbor Seals - They are located outside the aquarium before you enter the building. Watch out for the splash! Turtles - M... read more

Born and raised a Texan, one of the first things I did when we PCSed was look for Mexican restaurants in Virginia Beach. I have high standards, but was lucky to find a few good Mexican restaurants in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas in Hampton Roads. Best Mexican food in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake: Tex-Mex Tex-Mex refers to the borders of Texas and Mexico that blends food products available in the U.S, but influenced from Mexico. Many ingredients are typical of Mexican cuisine, but Tex Mex adds a few extras. Usually these ingredients include pork and beef, along with enormous... read more

If you are stationed in the Hampton Roads area , you are near one of the most fun places ever to camp and it is right in the backyard of your duty station. Where is this treasure? First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia! We absolutely love camping at First Landing State Park. You have the Chesapeake Bay and beach to walk on and play at and you have the huge gnarled trees to climb in and give you privacy. Camping in Virginia Beach is cheap! It's the best of both worlds. You can rent a camp site for about $35 per night. First Landing State Park also worked out exceptionally well be... read more