Virginia Beach Travel Guide Destination Guides > North America > USA > Capital Region > Virginia > Atlantic coast > Virginia Beach •  Top Rated Attractions   · Virginia Beach Boardwalk · Rudee Flipper · Sandbridge Beach · First Landing State Park · Edgar Cayce's A.r.e. Association For Research And Enlightenment · Captain Mickey's Rudee Inlet Parasail · Old Cape Henry Lighthouse · Tpc Of Virginia Beach · Lynnhaven House · Chicks Beach •  Top Rated Restaurants   · Burtons Grill · One Fish-two Fish · Neighbor's Pizzeria · Mannino's Italian Bistro · La Marinella Trattoria · Shogun Japanese Steakhouse & Seafood · Daruma Japanese Restaurant · Planet Pizza · Icehouse Restaurant · Raven Restaurant •  Traveler Photos •  Hotels in Virginia Beach     Virginia Beach Overview Virginia Beach is an independent city located in the South Hampton Roads area of Virginia, on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Although Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction, Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia and the 42nd largest city in the United States, with an estimated population of 440,415 in 2008.[3] Its median household income in 2007 was $61,234. Virginia Beach is the easternmost of the Seven Cities of Hampton Roads that make up the core of the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA. This area, known as "America's First Region", also includes the independent cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk, as well as other smaller cities, counties and towns of Hampton Roads. Virginia Beach is a resort city with miles of beaches and hundreds of hotels, motels, and restaurants along its oceanfront. Every year the city hosts the East Coast Surfing Championships as well as the North American Sand Soccer Championship, a beach soccer tournament. It is also home to several state parks, several long-protected beach areas, three military bases, a number of large corporations, two universities, and numerous historic sites. Near the point where the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet, Cape Henry was the site of the first landing of the English colonists, who eventually settled in Jamestown, on April 26, 1607. The city is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as having the longest pleasure beach in the world. It is located at the southern end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, the longest bridge-tunnel complex in the world.[4] Hotel Deals in Virginia Beach Travel Deals and Offers 4-star hotels at 2 star prices! Up to 60% off Coupon Codes for lowest air fare tickets Find rental cars from $13.95 a day Top 25 Flight Deals cheap ticket fares Save up to 50% on Last Minute Fares Top 25 Weekly Flight Deals Top Flight Deals Under $199

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Valentine's Day Travel Gift Guide
(Ideas to Inspire Your Next Trip Together)
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas to Inspire Your Next Trip Together


Early Check-In: Free National Parks Days
(Roam the Range for Free)
More than 100 of America’s best national parks offer free entrance days. Mark your calendars for some of nature-loving fun -- free of charge.


Oscar-Nominated Destinations
(Oyster.com’s Hotel Picks to Live Like a Star)
View Oyster.com's hotel picks for how you can live like the characters or stars in Oscar-nominated films, including The Descendants and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.


London Myths
(5 London Myths Debunked)
England has the reputation for getting rainy weather, but is it true? Travel Channel debunks that myth and more.


Australia 2012 Events Calendar
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Check out some of the events happening in Australia this year.


Travel Trend: Medical Tourism
(Top Spots to Go Under the Knife)
Low labor costs and quality medical schools are transforming many parts of the world into medical tourism hotspots.


Best Places to Propose on Valentine’s Day
(Oyster.com's Recommendations for Romantic Spots)
Spring Creek Ranch and Travaasa Hana are just a couple of Oyster.com's recommendations for romantic spots to propose on Valentine's Day.


Best “Unplugged” Vacations
(7 Getaway Spots for a Digital Detox)
Find yourself texting while on a sunset cruise or sneaking away from the beach to check your emails? Plan a “digital detox” at one of these 6 getaway spots.


5 Best Workout Spots for Celebrity Sightings
(Oyster.com's Hotel Picks: Stay Fit and See Celebs)
Stargazers can stay at these Oyster.com-recommended hotels to catch celebrities working out in public places, including Central Park and Runyon Canyon Park.


Hong Kong: Top 5 Attractions
(Savor These Top Spots on Your Next Business Trip)
Get Travel Channel's top picks for Hong Kong attractions to see during your business trip.


Weight-Loss Resorts
(Best Body-Slimming Getaways)
If you want to use your vacation as an opportunity to lose weight or learn healthy lifestyle choices, there are clinics, resorts, and spas to cater to your wellness goals.


Hotel Guide to the Sundance Film Festival
(Oyster.com's Top Hotel Picks in Park City, Utah)
Oyster.com has hotel recommendations and hotel reviews to help you plan your stay in Park City, UT, for the annual Sundance Film Festival.


Australia's Food and Wine
(8 Ways to Experience the Country's Cuisine)
In order to get a true feel for Australia's cuisine you have to visit these 8 destinations.


Adventures on the Road
(Road Trip to Some Amazing Adventures)
On your next road trip, take a route less traveled. When you see something enticing, pull over and check it out. Chances are you won’t regret it.


Lincoln Highway Road Trip
(Explore the Historic Road From NYC to San Fran)
To get fired up for a road trip on the Lincoln Highway, it helps to understand its origins. The road was born of one man’s vision during a time when America had few roads, most of which were dirt.


State Fairs
(The Best in Food and Fair Competitions)
The annual state fair is something that kids of all ages look forward to each year. It’s a wonderful time for food -- funnel cakes, hot dogs, deep-fried Twinkies -- and colorful contests.


Best Hotel Spas for a Good Detox
(Oyster.com Recommends the Best Spas to Rejuvenate)
Start the New Year off right, and rejuvenate at 1 of the best hotel spas, recommended by Oyster.com.


Anthony Bourdain's LA Travel Tips
(Welcome to America's Exotic Wonderland)
Tony Bourdain has 48 hours in Los Angeles -- what he calls an exotic wonderland. Get his tips on not-to-miss eats, including In-N-Out Burger, along with a special breakfast recipe prepared by Tony.


London Nightclubs
(5 London Clubs Worth Jumping the Queues)
Get the scoop on London's top 5 nightclubs, including The Box and Ministry of Sound.


London Day Trips
(Memorable Places Near Bustling London)
Here's a list of quick day trips you may want to consider if you're visiting London, including getaways to Oxford, Cambridge, Bath and Brighton.