Definitely recommend this surf camp! Loved the location at Croatan and free parking before…read more10am(also was able to enter the parking lot for free around pickup time). All the instructors were super friendly and encouraging. We loved the after party and personalized video to watch footage of our surfer. My daughter wants to come back next year and I support it!

My daughter spent 4 days with Seth Broudy's Surf Camp and LOVED it! Yes surfing was the highlight,…read morebut she also enjoyed the warm ups - jumping the waves breaking on shore and running on the boards in the water. Seth and the instructors were awesome! You can tell how passionate they are about surfing and how pumped they are for the kids to feel that same exhilaration from the sport. There were about 12 kids during this first week of summer ranging from 6 years old to 13...all were able to catch their own waves and had the biggest smiles doing so. Seth shares photos each night on his Facebook page. I could see my daughter's look of concentration standing on the surfboard and her huge smile when she reached the shoreline. Classes start early at 8 AM and go until noon. The surf school had new rash guards for the kids (blue and red so they can keep track of everyone in the ocean) and also had wet suits available. Of course they supply the boards. Croatan is a small beach with nice restrooms and changing facilities. The parking lot is free before 9 AM, so if you wanted to stay at the beach to relax while your kids are at camp you can although the school recommends you not stay in case your child gets distracted or self-conscious knowing you are there. My daughter was begging me to stay on the 3rd day to watch her surf because she was so proud of herself. Lucky for us we have family in Virginia Beach and return often to visit. I plan to sign my daughter up for more sessions with Seth Broudy's Surf School.

This park is very nice. My kiddo (9) was able to pop up during her first 90-minute lesson. They…read moreprovide all of the gear and encourage them the entire time. By the second lesson, she was able to stand and balance to the "shore". The staff were so nice, especially Ms. Rosie.

I really can't stop raving about this area. I wish it was here when I lived here and I think…read morePharrell did such a great job with the design. It's luxury , the wave pool is great , the hotel the options for food and the surrounding area for entertainment is so top tier. This is definitely was Va beach needs . More luxury ... I have been to The dome twice. I have been to their surf art festival and lots of other events . Just visiting made me want to move back to Va beach. Hats off to yall ..

I've been Sail Nauticus member since moving to the area 5 years ago. This is the best kept secret…read morein Norfolk. A GREAT, very active community and a very affordable way to learn to sail and get out on the beautiful Elizabeth River. There are orgaized events several times every week and many trained skippers who LOVE to introduce new members to sailling. Reach out to them (they have an active facebook page) and get out on the water today - you will not regret it

Awesome experience sailing in the harbor. What a great way to experience the area and support a…read moregreat organization. Have a friend who's a member/instructor and she took my family out on an tour/lesson of the area. My kids crewed the larger sailboat which was much bigger and more stable than the one's I had tried as a college student back in California. Beautiful location in marina and great charity organization to teach kids to sail targeting middle schoolers of which my kids happen to be.

WRV has been my spot for summer clothes in the Virginia Beach area. Parking was a little bit…read moredifficult because there is construction going on so I had to navigate around the block to the entrance on the other side of the building. The social distance guidelines are being followed there are signs posted on the door and there's hand sanitizer as soon as you walk in. They always have the best selections of clothing for men. The men's section takes up a quarter of the whole store so you shouldn't have a problem finding something that you would like. When I went in there today they had a lot of items on clearance, including shirts, shorts, swimming shorts, and sandals. They also have a really good variety of sunglasses both cheap and expensive. As long as I've been going here, for over 15 years, The employees always go out of their way to help you find something that you want. I have never had any trouble finding help when I needed it.

Cool camp, the better skaters helped the beginners. Mostly transition, va beach doesn't have much…read morein the way of street spots . Looked everywhere only found a couple ok spots. Not the ideal skateboarding town or parks.

We took the 2:00 PM dolphin tour. Our guides Jay and Brody were friendly and experienced. We…read moreskimmed alongside a few pods of dolphins, close enough to get good looks. Both guides were great and put us into good positions to see dolphins. I'm told the 5 PM trip might be even better for the dolphin experience. We paddled against the wind coming into shore, so a little strenuous, but overall a very good time. Highly recommend.

I have taken two tours with Matt's team and both were very enjoyable. The guides were fun, funny…read moreand knowledgeable about the area and techniques. The kayaks were a good choice and easy to use and in good shape. I recommend this as a top notch kayaking adventure.

On the Road with a day off !!! Needed some outdoor time away from the hotel !! Google brought me to…read more@greenwavewatersports ! Jason, patrick, ryan and lizzie have what you need . I was set up with a very easy to handle Pelican kayak and i was on the water before i could say "hold my beer" Gorgeous day on the Chesapeake Bay ! Support small local Businesses !!! Thank you @greenwavewatersports for making my day . The bonus was a nice farmers market also at the beach ! Iced latte from @coffeevibesva and kettle corn !!! #travel #photographer #hamptonva #kayaking #directorofphotography #explore

So. Much. Fun. My boyfriend and I rode the E Foil boards for about an hour and half today. We…read moreabsolutely loved it!! Feels as close to flying as I've ever felt. Patrick, his partner Jason, and his two sons were awesome. Very friendly and gave great instructions and feedback throughout. We can't wait to go again!!!

My boyfriend and I called GoKayak this past Monday (July 5) to join a 2 hour guided dolphin tour by…read moreFirst Landing State Park the next morning ($119 for 2 ppl). Bryan was very helpful in getting us set up (and also kept asking if we could handle 2 hours haha). The next morning we met up with the tour guide Will at 840am and signed the waiver before starting the tour at 9am. Will was very helpful in getting us situated and starting to paddle. My boyfriend's kayaked once but this was my first time and it wasn't bad! Will provided some ecosystem information but unfortunately we didn't see any dolphins (he said there were 6 or 7 who lived in the area). We finally saw three or four dolphin fins in the water once we reached the dock and unloaded at 11am, the end of the tour. Unfortunately most of the time was spent either paddling or trying to spot dolphins so not too much conversation was made during the tour but it was still interesting and fun for my first time. Hopefully if we get another chance to come down to VA, we can see the dolphins and enjoy another tour. Pro tip is to wear waterproof shorts because your butt and legs get wet. Also bring a towel in the car and make sure to put lots of sunscreen on before the tour. Our tour was July 6th 9am to 11am and it was hella nice til 10am when the sun greeted us veeeeery well. A hat would help!

We set-up our very first kayak adventure with Brian. Practically last minute! Our family had a…read morewonderful time. Brian was an awesome guide! We highly recommend it for everyone. We came in as beginners and finished our guided tour as repeat adventurers! We will go kayaking again! Thanks, Brian!

Took a scuba certification here; the instructors were super helpful and knowledgable, I felt super…read moresafe and supported, and their new facilities are beautiful!!

Looking for a great local dive shop this would be it. As a matter of fact it's one of only few in…read moreHampton Roads. It's a full service shop from certification to equipment to swim lessons. Look for the Tiki themed business just off the corner of Mill Dam Rd. LDC remained open during the Virginia Stay at Home orders because they were deemed essential by the City of Virginia Beach which has a contract with Virginia Beach Lifesaving who guards the beach. Service by Luke and staff was phenomenal. They took all safety measures with cleanliness and also wearing mask. My experience was my son utilizing their indoor pool to keep active with training during lockdown orders. The tub is mainly used for swim lessons and scuba training. The roof structure seems a bit sketch with fiberglass and plastic over arched rods like a green house. However, there was no issue and during storms and high winds it's not operated. Pool time is $20 an hour, ask for any specials. They have a four lane 20 yard pool that worked, but not ideal with it being short 5 yards from regulation since my son is a competitive swimmer. Staff placed lane lines in during workouts. Staff kept the pool clean and most import during the off season it's heated. There is a changing area. Staff have told me that they think lessons will resume this Summer. I encourage any parent looking at programs to consider swim as essential. The 4-5 year old range in my opinion is a great age. The city has many options with recreation centers. However, LDC small groups is an advantage.