If you are like most people, you think of going to the beach in the summer and the mountains in the winter. In fact there isn't much to do at most beaches in the winter, but over the last 15 years Virginia Beach has added lots of year-round events and attractions.
Our Holiday Lights At The Beach Festival is one event you don't want to miss. First of all, you get to stay in the same beautiful oceanfront hotels with the same spectacular views of the beach, boardwalk and ocean. Wait until you walk down the beach when there's practically nobody else here. Granted, winter is very different than summer at the beach, but lots of people prefer the solitude and quiet that you'll only find at this time of year.
One big advantage to visiting Virginia Beach in the winter is that hotel rooms are really affordable! See for yourself! Visit VaBeach.com's hotel reservations finder by CLICKING HERE. The prices have been slashed, PLUS most hotels will give you a free pass to the Holiday Lights when you check in. Maybe a free breakfast as well. Once you add up all the benefits, it's like you are staying for free.
It was only 15 years ago that most Va. Beach oceanfront hotels, restaurants and shops closed for the winter. Now there's so much to do that almost all businesses stay open year round. You'll find dozens of open and inviting restaurants and shops, many of which lower their prices in the winter (just like the hotels).
The Holiday Lights display is much like the drive-through light displays that are now popular all over the country, however ours is MUCH bigger and better. Our festival runs more than 32 blocks along our beautiful boardwalk. That's right, you get to drive your car on the boardwalk, and the view is breathtaking. I've also noticed lots of families will sit in their oceanfront hotel room with the lights out watching the line of cars file slowly past the dazzlingly colorful light displays. Either way, you've got beautiful views of the whole festival.
Weekends tend to fill up so make your reservations now if you want to spend the weekend. There's always vacancies during the week and the prices are rock bottom. One thing to consider would be to take off Friday or Monday and stay an extra weeknight for practically nothing.
Don't forget that the Virginia Aquarium is open year round, as is the Old Coast Guard Station Museum and the Contemporary Art Center. The Convention Center hosts many holiday themed events throughout the season.
Also, you should be thinking about New Year's Eve! Virginia Beach is a great place to ring in the new year! Many hotels host their own parties that include dinner for two, complimentary champagne in your room and a toast midnight plus party favors, and best of all - breakfast the next day. Ouch! HAA!
Visit our hotel reservations finder and book a weekend getaway that will be light on your wallet but long in your memories.
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