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acesgame · July 30, 2007, 01:25 PM

My Husband and I were thinking about spending a week at the beach and a week in Williamsburg next year. Would be end of May or end of september. We are not beach people as a rule but thought it might be relaxing. It doesn't look like there are alot of decent beach properties that trade through II so I was wondering... If you just want to eat seafood and go deep sea fishing and maybe walk the board walk, would you stay in williamsburg and drive or would you get a place on the beach? I am worried that we would be done with the beach after 2-3days and end up driving into williamsburg for the rest of the time. What are your thoughts?

Big Matt · July 30, 2007, 01:33 PM

I would consider looking for a resort on the Outer Banks of North Carolina or even Atlantic Beach in NC also.

There is more to do in Williamsburg than Va Beach in general, but driving back and forth is a pain regardless of where you call home base.

pedro47 · July 30, 2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Matt

I would consider looking for a resort on the Outer Banks of North Carolina or even Atlantic Beach in NC also.

There is more to do in Williamsburg than Va Beach in general, but driving back and forth is a pain regardless of where you call home base.

I totally agree with Big Matt suggestions. Driving back and forth to Wlliamsburg or to Va Beach is a pain. Mainly because of the tunnel situation in the Tidewater VA Area. There are only two (2) tunnels in the area and between 6 A.M to 9 A. M. and 3:00 P. M. and 6:00 P.M. You can expect a trraffic delay. Regardless the time of the year.

I would suggest the Outer Banks (OBX) and Atlantic Beach both are in North Carolina or even Hilton Head Island.

There are some seafood places in all three (3) locations.

lweverett · July 30, 2007, 03:01 PM

One of the weekends in mid to late September in Va. Beach is the Neptune festival. Villas on the Boardwalk, Ocean Beach Club, or Turtle Cay should be very nice places to stay. Check at www.vbfun.com.

Don · August 1, 2007, 10:37 AM

The water temperature will be warmer in Sept. than it will be in May. I remember one year fishing in the surf, wet up to my waist on a Thanksgiving weekend. I wasn't cold until it started getting dark. After that, I bought a set of chest waders.

noahwayy · August 3, 2007, 03:36 PM

I agree that "commuting" between Va Beach and W'burg would be a major pain and probably not something you'd want to do more than once. The suggestion of going to VB during the Neptune Festival is a good one as you'll be more likely to find some things to do that interest you. Various Neptune events pretty much run through the entire month of September. Check back closer to your vacation time for suggestions from the locals on the best places for seafood. If you're not a beach person, I would think you'll find more to do in VB in September, than you would in the Outer Banks.

sammy · August 3, 2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by noahwayy

I agree that "commuting" between Va Beach and W'burg would be a major pain and probably not something you'd want to do more than once...... If you're not a beach person, I would think you'll find more to do in VB in September, than you would in the Outer Banks.

I agree about commuting between Williamsburg & Va Beach.

I think you'd find plenty to do in Williamsburg - much more than in VA Beach -especially in September when the weather is so nice.

LGinPA · August 8, 2007, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sammy

I agree about commuting between Williamsburg & Va Beach.

I think you'd find plenty to do in Williamsburg - much more than in VA Beach -especially in September when the weather is so nice.

In keeping with your question, (a choice between Williamsburg and VB), I'd agree with Sammy. One trip to the beach that week from WB, and you'll get the VB experience. Stay in Williamsburg.

July 30, 2007, 01:25 PM	#1
acesgame TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 16, 05 Location: Murphy, Texas Posts: 113	Williamsburg vs. Virginia Beach My Husband and I were thinking about spending a week at the beach and a week in Williamsburg next year. Would be end of May or end of september. We are not beach people as a rule but thought it might be relaxing. It doesn't look like there are alot of decent beach properties that trade through II so I was wondering... If you just want to eat seafood and go deep sea fishing and maybe walk the board walk, would you stay in williamsburg and drive or would you get a place on the beach? I am worried that we would be done with the beach after 2-3days and end up driving into williamsburg for the rest of the time. What are your thoughts?

August 1, 2007, 10:37 AM	#5
Don TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Port Charlotte FL formerly Portsmouth VA Posts: 942 Resorts: Wyndham National Harbor, Sands Ocean Club, Sea Oats Beach Club	The water temperature will be warmer in Sept. than it will be in May. I remember one year fishing in the surf, wet up to my waist on a Thanksgiving weekend. I wasn't cold until it started getting dark. After that, I bought a set of chest waders. __________________ "...I like my ocean blue and warm and just a little bit wavy...I'm addicted to the tropical life, don't try to save me." - Jim Morris

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July 30, 2007, 01:33 PM	#2
Big Matt TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,365 Resorts: Marriott's Manor Club Sequel Platinum, Marriott Grande Vista Platinum, Foxrun week 39	I would consider looking for a resort on the Outer Banks of North Carolina or even Atlantic Beach in NC also. There is more to do in Williamsburg than Va Beach in general, but driving back and forth is a pain regardless of where you call home base.

July 30, 2007, 03:01 PM	#4
lweverett TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 290 Resorts: Monarch, Harbor Point	One of the weekends in mid to late September in Va. Beach is the Neptune festival. Villas on the Boardwalk, Ocean Beach Club, or Turtle Cay should be very nice places to stay. Check at www.vbfun.com.

August 3, 2007, 03:36 PM	#6
noahwayy Guest BBS Reg. Date: Jul 10, 07 Location: Virginia Posts: 5	I agree that "commuting" between Va Beach and W'burg would be a major pain and probably not something you'd want to do more than once. The suggestion of going to VB during the Neptune Festival is a good one as you'll be more likely to find some things to do that interest you. Various Neptune events pretty much run through the entire month of September. Check back closer to your vacation time for suggestions from the locals on the best places for seafood. If you're not a beach person, I would think you'll find more to do in VB in September, than you would in the Outer Banks.