Rehoboth beach vs Virginia beach

[Anonymous]

This August drive from DC to either Rehoboth beach or Virginia beach with 2 ES kids that love beach, which one? If we go to Virginia beach, we will add great Wolf Lodge, Busch garden and maybe water county USA to make it more fun for kids. How about Rehoboth beach? Any excitement places/attractions to visit nearby?

Kids love zoo, aquarium, not scary rides/carnival, and beach. We will skip ocean city this time. We plan to go for 5-6 days

[Anonymous]

VA Beach (mainly because of the add-ons you mentioned), but I'd check for any special events. Also, be careful where you stay (north is better) because it can be a little sketchy.

From Rehoboth, you can go to Wildwood for the beachside amusement park, and in Rehoboth there's Funland, mini-golf, etc.

[Anonymous]

We've been to both and wouldn't go back unless someone else is paying. Consider Cape Charles or Lewes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We've been to both and wouldn't go back unless someone else is paying. Consider Cape Charles or Lewes.

Why?

[Anonymous]

VB is great. Stay near the north beach (60+ streets) and you can walk into First Landing State Park (beautiful trails). The north residential beaches are very nice and not at all crowded.

It’s fun to take kids to Neptune Park/beach gym, Sandbridge, the Aquarium. Day trip to downtown Norfolk (Doumars, Town Point Park concert, Chrysler Museum). Eat at the bay beaches

[Anonymous]

100% Rehoboth Funland. It will be a lot more expensive, but at least there won't be guns on the boardwalk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We've been to both and wouldn't go back unless someone else is paying. Consider Cape Charles or Lewes.

So boring.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:VA Beach (mainly because of the add-ons you mentioned), but I'd check for any special events. Also, be careful where you stay (north is better) because it can be a little sketchy.

From Rehoboth, you can go to Wildwood for the beachside amusement park, and in Rehoboth there's Funland, mini-golf, etc.

Rehoboth is no where near Wildwood. It's a few hours and an expensive ferry ride away.

[Anonymous]

Va Beach because you can also easily visit the aquarium, zoo, and several other museums if interested (Nauticus for example). If you’re doing Busch Gardens and Water Country, I don’t think you need to stay at Great Wolf Lodge also — try Kingsmill instead.

[Anonymous]

Op here. The VA beach aquarium ticket is quite expensive for a small aquarium, any discount or coupons? We have trouble figuring where to stay at Williamsburg. We want free shuttle services from the hotel to Busch garden and water county USA, any hotels nearby? We drive, but it is more convenient if we don't have to drive to those parks and pay for parking. Should we get the food deals at Busch garden and water county USA? Where to stay at Virginia beach? We want ocean front ,easy access to beach and we love tourist attractions and yummy food to eat and places to explore.

Day 1: driving from dmv, check in hotel
Day 2: Busch garden
Day 3: water county USA
Day 4: check out hotel and drive to Virginia beach and check in hotel
Day 5: Virginia beach
Day 6: Virginia beach
Day 7: check out hotel, and drive back home

What do you think?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here. The VA beach aquarium ticket is quite expensive for a small aquarium, any discount or coupons? We have trouble figuring where to stay at Williamsburg. We want free shuttle services from the hotel to Busch garden and water county USA, any hotels nearby? We drive, but it is more convenient if we don't have to drive to those parks and pay for parking. Should we get the food deals at Busch garden and water county USA? Where to stay at Virginia beach? We want ocean front ,easy access to beach and we love tourist attractions and yummy food to eat and places to explore.

Day 1: driving from dmv, check in hotel
Day 2: Busch garden
Day 3: water county USA
Day 4: check out hotel and drive to Virginia beach and check in hotel
Day 5: Virginia beach
Day 6: Virginia beach
Day 7: check out hotel, and drive back home

What do you think?

I think if you can do the Baltimore aquarium, I'd skip the one in VA. This looks like a super fun trip! I'm not sure about shuttles, but maybe you could Uber from the hotel if you want to avoid parking fees.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here. The VA beach aquarium ticket is quite expensive for a small aquarium, any discount or coupons? We have trouble figuring where to stay at Williamsburg. We want free shuttle services from the hotel to Busch garden and water county USA, any hotels nearby? We drive, but it is more convenient if we don't have to drive to those parks and pay for parking. Should we get the food deals at Busch garden and water county USA? Where to stay at Virginia beach? We want ocean front ,easy access to beach and we love tourist attractions and yummy food to eat and places to explore.

Day 1: driving from dmv, check in hotel
Day 2: Busch garden
Day 3: water county USA
Day 4: check out hotel and drive to Virginia beach and check in hotel
Day 5: Virginia beach
Day 6: Virginia beach
Day 7: check out hotel, and drive back home

What do you think?

I think it looks like a great itinerary. Kingsmill has a shuttle but you have to pay for it. Uber is probably your best option if you don’t want to drive yourself. For Va Beach, I’d recommend the Embassy Suites Oceanfront, Hyatt Place on 36th St, or Courtyard Marriott Oceanfront North on 37th St. The aquarium is good but pricey. They do offer military discount and they have reciprocity with other AZA memberships

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:VA Beach (mainly because of the add-ons you mentioned), but I'd check for any special events. Also, be careful where you stay (north is better) because it can be a little sketchy.

From Rehoboth, you can go to Wildwood for the beachside amusement park, and in Rehoboth there's Funland, mini-golf, etc.

Rehoboth is no where near Wildwood. It's a few hours and an expensive ferry ride away.

Sorry, that's correct. I was thinking of Cape May.

[Anonymous]

Any kid friendly and fun things to do for fun on Virginia beach?