🇺🇸 DMV Road Trip | The Most Soothing Beach Escape! 🏖️

Virginia Beach is the perfect weekend getaway—just 3–4 hours from the DMV by car 🚗. 🌊 The beach is clean and spacious, with a relaxing ocean breeze that instantly washes your worries away. There are plenty of water activities, but if you prefer to stay dry, you can also take a leisurely stroll or rent a multi-person bike 🚲. In the evenings, live bands often perform at the oceanfront square—so chill and uplifting! Near the beach, you’ll find parks with trails, an aquarium 🐠, and even a water park—something for everyone! 🌅 I stayed at a hotel with a room facing due east—watching the sunrise right from the balcony was absolutely magical! 🍽️ Dinner at The Atlantic on Pacific: A must for seafood lovers! Many say it’s the best restaurant around—I found it a bit pricey 🦪, but the food was decent (maybe I didn’t order the right things?). Note: Parties of 2-3 can’t make reservations; you’ll need to join the waitlist (they’ll text you!). If you don’t mind sitting near the entrance, you’ll be seated faster. The oysters are fresh—served in sets of three. I also recommend the Baked Scallops! ✨ If you have extra time, consider stopping by Richmond on your way—it’s worth a visit! #VirginiaBeach #DMVGetaway #HealingByTheSea #SummerAndTheOcean #BeachVibes #SunriseByTheSea 🌅📸