Tidewater Region

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Aerial view of Norfolk, Virginia at sunset showing boats docked along the waterfront and a calm river surrounded by neighborhoods and trees.
Aerial view of Norfolk, Virginia at sunset showing boats docked along the waterfront and a calm river surrounded by neighborhoods and trees.
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Bonner Bridge is one of North Carolina's most well known man-made structures of it's kind (The Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway is probably the most well known). This location makes for a great getaway at the Outerbanks to spend an entire day (and night). The location is popular for fishing and is ideal for landscape and astro photography. You can have lots of fun on some of the dunes, although getting the sand out afterwards is a big hassle.

This is one of my favorite images from this location. I love the warm light tones and the shadows that create a contrast in the foreground sand. It is created from a single exposure with only minor modifications made to adjust overall contrast and brightness. 

If you are interested in wildlife, the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge is nearby and is a very popular location. 

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Where to stay in Tidewater Region

Virginia Beach Convention Center

Northeast Virginia Beach

4/5(56 area reviews)

While visiting Northeast Virginia Beach, you might make a stop by sights like First Landing State Park and Neptune Statue.

Northeast Virginia Beach
Sandbridge, Virginia beach panorama under blue sky.

Sandbridge

Somewhat remote and less crowded than the main resort strip, Sandbridge offers a 4.5-mile stretch of oceanfront with lifeguard-protected waters. Nearby, find Little Island Park and easy access to shopping and dining centers at Red Mill and Courthouse.

Sandbridge
Bodie Island Light Station was placed on the National Register of Historical places by the United States Department of Interior 2003

South Nags Head

If you're spending some time in South Nags Head, Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

South Nags Head
OBX

Whalehead Beach

While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach.

Whalehead Beach
New Horizon

Dam Neck

If you're spending some time in Dam Neck, Sandbridge Beach and Dam Neck Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Dam Neck
Punishment the old fashioned way!

Colonial Williamsburg

If you're spending some time in Colonial Williamsburg, Governor's Palace and Golden Horseshoe Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Colonial Williamsburg
Vacation Village At Williamsburg

Vacation Village At Williamsburg

3 out of 5
4870 Longhill Road Williamsburg VA
The price is CA $98 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
CA $98
CA $127 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,156 reviews)
Very clean. Staff are very friendly. This wasn’t our first stay and won’t be our last visit.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Vacation Village At Williamsburg
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

3.5 out of 5
3601 Ironbound Rd Williamsburg VA
The price is CA $121 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
CA $121
CA $176 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf resort in Williamsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,430 reviews)
Being February, had excellent winter rates. We did not use the pool nor restaurant. However, when looking at a menu, I was pleasantly surprise that prices were very reasonable. We did have one problem. On our first morning, we foud out that the GFI outlets in the bathrooms did not work. That was ...

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)

3 out of 5
1801 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
Fully refundable
The price is CA $146 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
CA $146
CA $170 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,521 reviews)
The hotel was great, the elevators are pretty slow. There was also a incident in front of the hotel which had the street blocked off and I couldn’t return to the hotel for several hours.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony

Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony

3.5 out of 5
101 Saint Andrews Dr Williamsburg VA
Book a stay at this golf condo in Williamsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,025 reviews)
The single bedroom villa was excellent. The staff was great, and the pools, recreation areas, and facilities were great and very well maintained. We would definitely go back!

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony
The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort

The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort

3 out of 5
424 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA
Stay at this aparthotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,471 reviews)
This Hotel just isnt managed properly. The staff wasnt engaged with its guest at all. Clearly a punch in and punch out sort of culture. Our room was missing a shower head. When I told the staff durning checkout the staff member just looked at the "Manager". I asked them for a discount on the room ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort
Ocean Sands Resort, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach by Vacatia

Ocean Sands Resort, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach by Vacatia

4 out of 5
2207 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,197 reviews)
Good ocean view.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Ocean Sands Resort, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach by Vacatia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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