Staying at Virginia beach resort hotel

I am going to be staying at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel from April 30th., to May 3rd. for a wedding, curious as to what is close to that. It sounds like it is a little away from the main drag is it easy to go from the hotel to the main beach area? Any good restaurants in easy walking distance to the hotel? Also curious what the beach weather should be like then, keeping in mind that I am a ';yankee'; and the water does not get as warm up here as it does there in the high season.

Staying at Virginia beach resort hotel

Yes, it is a drive to the main beach area, aka resort strip, but it%26#39;s easy. Just drive down Shore Drive. Eventually it turns into Atlantic Avenue. The road splits, and you%26#39;ll bear left to stay on Atlantic. But if you miss it, you%26#39;ll be on Pacific and you can just look for the next opportunity to turn toward Atlantic. Easy peasy.

In the meantime, you are near some good restaurants, most notably Lynnhaven Fish House, Hot Tuna and Surf Rider. I think you can walk to Hot Tuna, but I double you would walk to the others. I%26#39;m not sure.

As for beach weather, brrrrr. That water will be too cold - I don%26#39;t care where you%26#39;re from. Brrrr The sun will be good though. Nights will still require a sweater.

Have a great time at the wedding. Let us know if you have more questions.

Staying at Virginia beach resort hotel

About water temps...I hope it%26#39;s okay if I butt in. I just answered this so let me tell ya...if you%26#39;re from further up Canada...maybe it%26#39;ll be good for you.

First, this makes me think of something. I now people who have come to VB around that time of year for various reasons with their summer clothes thinking...beach...further south than I am now and hey wasn%26#39;t Virginia fighting on the other side in that War...May, hey it%26#39;s almost Memorial Day:):) And they froze and had to buy sweat shirts and slacks.

Average water temps in April and May are in the 50s.

Average highs in April about 65; low about 50 heading into May...average high about 75 (key word being %26#39;average%26#39; which it probably won%26#39;t reach very early May), low about 60. Now, that said, there could be a surprise warm spell.

Ah, a quick check of Summit NJ weather says tomorrow will be a high of 65. Hey, perfect. Open the windows. Run the shower/bath cool and you might be surprised as you check with a thermometer just how much more cold water you%26#39;ll need to add to the hot to get it to 50 degrees. Get in for as long as you can and then get out in the 65 degree weather.

Maybe you have polar bear blood. That would be wonderful because then you could indeed swim here during your stay. All the best.

You are staying right on the bay, I think you will enjoy the location. You are also within walking to One Fish Two Fish, a local favorite as well as Guadalajara-Mexican.

It may very well be a great beach day the weekend you are here, but not for swimming, maybe just toes in.

Thanks for the responses, Hot Tuna and One Fish, Two Fish sound pretty interesting. As to the water, I think I%26#39;ll stick to the pool, I don%26#39;t mind cold water, but that sounds a little too cool.

Weather is usually very nice during late April-early May, so if you feel like a walk, the entrance to First Landing State Park is only about a mile from your hotel. Beautiful wooded and waterside trails, totaling about 25 miles. If you%26#39;re interested, check out the brochure and trail map, …virginia.gov/state_parks/…1stland.pdf

That link looked too long to work so if it dosen%26#39;t go here, www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml and click on general information for the park map.

I%26#39;ve walked all the trails, so post again if you have questions.

When walking along Shore Dr, to a restaurant etc, use the crosswalks and be careful near the side of the road. It%26#39;s a high traffic area and speed limits are 45+, so keep an eye open.

First Landing State Park would be wonderful. I think I heard your hotel has bicycles to take to the Park.

If you get to the ocean side and yes it%26#39;s tough without a bicycle and take the trolley or a bicycle down and along the boardwalk...it will be wonderful in Spring time. But remember the spf with all the sun reflecting off the water, sand and concrete boardwalk.

There are stops along the boardwalk for historic cottage museums, exhibits, the Pier, etc. The beach is also significant in that it is in the Guinness Book of World Records as being the World%26#39;s Longest Pleasure Beach.

While you%26#39;re there, right around that time are a few festivals along the Boardwalk...GospelFest (might be just before you arrive, not positive), Atlantic Coast Kite Festival and a newer one, Cornpone de Mayo. Check out www.vbfun.com for the info.

Of course, with your location at your hotel you%26#39;re not committed to the beach per se and might also travel %26#39;beyond the beach%26#39;.

Take your camera and don%26#39;t forget the binoculars for getting a better look at whatever is in the water...fish, vessels, etc.

Checking out the park, walking or by bike sounds like a great idea. I am not sure how much time I%26#39;ll have to check out the boardwalk area. Might just be an excuse to come down later in the summer though, my sister and brother in law just bought a condo near the water so we%26#39;ll see!

We have a second home on the water about a mile from VBRH and have utilized the hotel a couple of times when we had more guests than beds. They actually rent out segways there, which I have been wanting to try, but haven%26#39;t yet. I wouldn%26#39;t consider it walking distance, but One Fish Two Fish is awesome! Be prepared to spend some money there, though. I wouldn%26#39;t recommend Lynnhaven Fish House. We%26#39;ve eaten there 4 times and it is very hit or miss. There are too many other great places that are consistantly excellent. Chick%26#39;s has awesome food, as does Bubba%26#39;s. They also have a pretty good Sunday Brunch at the hotel.

You won%26#39;t miss anything at the main drag. Think Jersey Beach. Tourist traps, overpriced, bland food, and doped up kids. I have had no desire to go down there in the 3 years we have had our place.

Wow - I hardly recognized my beach from the previous poster%26#39;s description. I%26#39;m picturing a honky tonk town with stoners hanging on every corner and the sweet smell of marijuana in the air. But the reality to me is quite different. The city has spent a lot of money updating the streets and storefronts where legitimate businesses are selling souvenirs and gifts. I don%26#39;t consider that a tourist trap. It%26#39;s a tourist town that caters to families. The place is clean; the boardwalk is maintained with a park-like feel.

I%26#39;m sure the previous poster has a fondness for the beach since she has a beach house here, and certainly people may prefer a deserted ';Rodanthe-esque'; beach to the resort strip - and that%26#39;s fine. I just hope people reading the forum aren%26#39;t scared off.