Getting there
Norfolk is about 18 miles to Virginia Beach. Delta offers nonstop flights at round-trip rates from $168 midweek; from $208 on weekends (a 21-day advance purchase required). Frequent sales rates on AirTran to Newport News-Williamsburg (38 miles to Virginia Beach) start from $74 each way.
Stay
The Beach Spa Bed & Breakfast is located three blocks to the Atlantic beach and can be a base from which to explore historical Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown for the day. This charming beach cottage, circa 1937, features the cozy “Breakers” room for $119 per night to the “Avamere” room with a private deck, a king bed (and queen and twin pull-outs), jetted tub, spa shower $159 (rates valid through May 15); 2420 Arctic Ave., 1-888-422-2630.
Eat
Family owned and operated Chef’s Table, opened in 2009, specializes in fresh, made-to-order American and Italian fare. Starters are $5-$12; other entrees $12-$26; 550 Independence Blvd., 757-499-6001, www.chefstablevb.com.
Experience
At the north end of the beach at Fort Story is the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse, circa 1792. A journey up is $5 adults ($8 with a walking tour); $3 children 3-12 (at least 42 inches tall). 583 Atlantic Ave., 757-422-9421, www.apva.org/capehenry. Visit Virginia Beach during Beach Music Weekend, May 12-15. Free concerts are at 30th Street, www.beachstreetusa.com.
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