🌊 Weekend Getaway Guide: Virginia Beach!

1️⃣ Oceanfront Sunrise / Surfing / Paddleboarding 🏖️ Paid parking available at beach entrances. Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the ocean 🌅. Ride the waves or paddle along the coast. 🏄 Surfing Spots: 1st Street or Fishing Pier (designated surf zones—no board, no entry!). Lifeguards will whistle you back if you wander outside the zone. 🏄 Rentals: Wave Riding Vehicles 📍 1900 Cypress Ave #4107, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Owner Dave is super chill and flexible! Rentals are affordable—just bring your ID and credit card to fill out forms. They also offer surf camps and private lessons (prices have gone up though). Beginners can rent soft-top longboards—stable and perfect for VB’s small waves. Friends can share boards! When not surfing, dig holes in the sand or sculpt masterpieces like my friends did 😎. 2️⃣ State Park Sunset / BBQ / Camping First Landing State Park 📍 2500 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Hike trails, explore beaches, and admire waterfront mansions across the bay. Bring your own kayak or paddleboard! Catch stunning sunsets 🌇 and spot jellyfish in warm waters (watch out for stings!). Afterward, head to Guangdong Taste for chilled jellyfish salad 🤤: 📍 3497 Holland Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 3️⃣ Moonlit Crab Hunting & Silverfish Fishing ☕ Coffee break at American Brew (closed at night, but park behind the shop for beach access!): 📍 3584 E Stratford Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 🦀 Night activities: Crab hunting & silverfish fishing! Gear: Headlamps, nets, buckets (Walmart sells crab traps!). No license needed for non-commercial crabbing in VB. Check official websites for details—search “VB crabbing.” 🍽️ Food & drinks recommendations coming #VirginiaBeach #Surfing #DMVWeekends #Crabbing #OutdoorAdventures