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| John driving on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge |
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| Tunnel |
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| Chesapeake Bay Bridge |
The pictures above are the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. It is a beautiful 28 mile bridge with two under water tunnels. We experienced these spectacular views on our way to Virginia Beach. It’s rather pricey ($28 for a motorcoach + toad) but it saves you having to drive through Baltimore, Washington D.C., & Richmond.
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We spent three fun filled days at Virginia Beach. The weather was warm and delightful and our first view of the ocean was exhilarating. Walking along the beach is so enjoyable.
We stayed at the Ocean Pine RV Park near the Naval Air Station Oceana. It’s a peaceful military FAM campground, except when the planes are flying over (the sound of Freedom). It has full hookups and the staff are very friendly. Cost per night is $25 which is a great price for the area.
The only compliant are the sewer hookups. The location is right in the middle of the site and not very user friendly. First time we have seen a set up like this one. Sheesh!
We spent most of our time at the beach. This is the off season and the boardwalk was not crowded. Trip Advisor recommended Sandbridge Beach. It is off the beaten path and a very nice beach about 30 minutes from Virginia Beach.
Our favorite beach was at Ft. Story It’s a military base, however, civilians can go out lighthouse (Cape Henry). It's one of the first lighthouse commissioned by George Washington.
Jimmy liked it too. Virginia Beach is very dog friendly.
Jimmy liked it too. Virginia Beach is very dog friendly.
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| Jimmy Doodle enjoying the boardwalk |
John took this cool picture of a kayak and sail boat. Look closely and you can see a dolphin playing in the ocean too.
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| Edgar Casey Health Center & Spa |
We also treated ourselves to a massage at the Edgar Casey A.R.E. Health Center & Spa. Be sure to check out this spa if you are in the area. They also have a massage school offering reduced rates if booked far in advance
The grocery store (commissary) was amazing. It’s one of the largest we have seen.and the prices were fantastic especially compared to New York.
We will definitely return here again. We think the best time to visit is in the spring or fall.
I want to be there! I miss the beach. You sound like you had a marvelous time. The weather even looks great. Glad Jimmy enjoyed himself also.
ReplyDeleteI am learning much about the east coast from your travels. Thanks so much. :)
ReplyDeleteYay! FamCamp in Virginia. Going into my pinterest list of good place to camp when we get east next year
ReplyDeleteThanks for the headsup on the famcamp. We went to Edgar's place a couple years ago, it was great!
ReplyDeleteLighthouses are always on the list of things. Will have to check out the famcamp.
ReplyDeleteThe reason the sewer hook ups are in the middle of the site is because the campground used to be enisted substandard housing (trailer park) the mobile homes were there for years and the sewer hook up have never been relocated. It became a campground about 8 years ago. There is also a nice Famcamp at Damneck Naval base a few miles from oceana and they are an easy walk to the beach.
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