Whale Watching - An Exhilarating Outdoor Adventure Without Leaving Comforts Behind.
(trip #948)3 days in Virginia Beach, VA ($$) — Rekindle the inspiration of the ocean in your inner child, or share the excitement of adventure with your family and friends. Pack up, and head over to Virginia Beach, Virginia for an exciting three-day, two-night getaway designed to bring you closer to the coastal life. Enjoy the discovery and amazement around every corner at The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Go on an amazing under sea film adventure at Aquarium & Marine Science Centers impressive Imax 3D Theater, or just relax along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk which consists of three miles of shops, dining, and parks right on the Atlantic Ocean. Come visit us in Virginia Beach and Start to Live the Life!
Trip Idea Presented by Virginia Beach CVB
City Of Virginia Beach
Day 1
11:00AM Group Hotel
at Various Choice Hotels
Offer Special rates available at http://vbfun.com
- Varies With Each Property
How to Book — There are hotels, motels, B&B's, efficiencies, and home or condo rentals available in the Virginia Beach area. Please check out our website at http://vbfun.com/visitors/articles/wintergetaway/default.asp?page=2 for the listing that best suits you!
2:00PM Boardwalk Stroll
at Virginia Beach Boardwalk
- Free!
How to Book — The options on the boardwalk are as endless as the beautiful ocean vistas. Grab a quick snack at one of the numerous oceanfront cafes, browse through local artwork at one of the many sea-side shops, take a leisurely bike ride, or just enjoy the salt air and sand as you make your way through the beautifully manicured parks and monuments of the boardwalk.
2:00PM Shopping
at Self Guided
How to Book — The Virginia Beach area can be broken up into four shopping districts with a range of popular merchants. To find the perfect experience for you please visit: http://vbfun.com/visitors/theBeachLife/shopping.asp
6:00PM Dinner
at P.F. Changs China Bistro
Fresh, contemporary and consistently outstanding are the trademarks of P.F. Chang's China Bistro. Founded in 1993, P.F. Chang's is a restaurant that has been embraced by diners across the country.
The P.F. Chang's experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro.
At P.F. Chang's we are committed to providing our guests with an exceptional dining experience every time they walk through our doors. Whether creating custom sauces tableside, guiding guests through the menu or suggesting dishes to enhance your meal, our friendly, knowledgeable service staff and attention to detail are a winning combination.
- $7.99 - $18.99 PP
How to Book — Reservations are recommended. Please call (757) 473-9028.
7:00PM Evening With The Arts
at Sandler Center For The Preforming Arts
201 Market StreetVirginia Beach, VAGet a Map
The soaring façade of the new Sandler Center for the Performing Arts rises in celebration of the arts in Virginia Beach. Located at the intersection of Commerce and Market Streets in Town Center, the region's newest performing arts facility will host scores of nationally renowned entertainers while providing a world class home for the area's finest performing arts organizations.
- Varies by show.
- 757.385.ARTS (2787)
How to Book — Please visit http://www.sandlercenter.org/ for ticket information.
Day 2
9:00AM Whale Watching
at The Virginia Aquarium
Offer Group Discounts available.
200 Winston Salem Ave
Whale watchers will search for humpback and fin whales off the coast of Virginia Beach. Each excursion is narrated by a trained Aquarium Educator while experienced volunteers show whale artifacts and answer questions. Local landmarks such as the historic Cape Henry Lighthouse, DeWitt Cottage and the Old Coast Guard Station may also be visible on some trips, as well as international shipping traffic and U. S. Navy maneuvers. Whale sightings are not guaranteed.
+ Dress warmly! It will be a few degrees colder on the water.
+ Wear hats, gloves, heavy socks, scarves and non-skid shoes.
+ Binoculars and cameras are recommended.
- $24-28
- (757) 385-FISH
How to Book — Here's a chance to see some of the most magnificent creatures on earth in their natural habitat!
Tickets are included when you purchase Virginia Beach's Whale Watching Getaway package with your hotel room. By far the best deal for the season. If you are interested in purchasing individual tickets, please contact the Aquarium directly or purchase tickets at the dock.
Whale sightings are not guaranteed. Trips may be canceled due to unsafe conditions. The decision to cancel a trip is made as far in advance as possible. No cancellations due to rain. If you are prone to sea sickness, check with your doctor before booking your trip.
4:00PM Aquarium
at The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
Offer All active military receive 10% off with ID.
717 General Booth BlvdVirginia Beach, VAGet a Map
- Adult Aquarium: $11.95, Child Aquarium: $7.95
- (757) 385-2695
How to Book — If you purchase the Whale Watching Getaway Package, tickets to the Aquarium are included with your package. However, there are no special requirements to book a visit to The Virginia Aquarium. However, if you to view a 3D Imax movie while visiting the Aquarium, please visit the website for full listing of features and showtimes.
http://www.virginiaaquarium.com
6:00PM Dinner on The Ocean Front
at Catch 31
3001 Atlantic AvenueVirginia Beach, VAGet a Map
An exciting, multi-venue seafood dining experience, Catch 31 offers an extensive menu of fresh seafood and a variety of seating options. Interior dining sections and the raw bar feature views of the display kitchen's hardwood grill. Outdoor terraces with firepits for cool weather overlook the Boardwalk and Neptune's Park. The unique bar extends through a glass wall and offers seating inside the restaurant as well as outside facing Neptune's Park.
- $9.99 - Market Price
- 757-213-3472
How to Book — Reservations are reccomended please 757- 213-3472
Day 3
10:00AM Tour of Historic Cape Henery
at The First Landing Foundation
308 45th StreetVirginia Beach, VAGet a Map
- Adults: $8.00, Children: $5.00
- (757) 417-7012
How to Book — The First Landing Foundation presents an educational and engaging tribute to the first English explorers of the New World and the Native Americans of the Chesapeake region.
1:00PM Lunch Virginia Beach Style
at Charlie Seafood Restaurant
3139 Shore Drive Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VAGet a Map
- $11 - $15 pp
- (757) 481-9863
3:00PM Refresh, Relax, and Recharge
at Various Providers
Offer Group discounts are available
A relaxing retreat for body, mind and spirit. Spa packages are designed to restore balance and harmony and profoundly influence the psyche. The result? A more relaxed and healthy you radiating the beauty that shines from within.
- Packages starting as low as $100.00!
How to Book — Please book with your chosen provider at least 24 hours prior to desired pampering.
3:00PM Indoor Rock Climbing
at Virginia Beach Rock Gym
Offer Group discounts available.
5049 Southern BlvdVirginia Beach, VAGet a Map
- Daily use: $10 Equipment Rental: $10
- (757) 490-1502
How to Book — Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 12:00 noon - 10:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Members Only)
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