Tidewater Region Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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. 

Thank you for stopping by.

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Where to stay in Tidewater Region

Virginia Beach Convention Center

Northeast Virginia Beach

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Northeast Virginia Beach, First Landing State Park and Neptune Statue are top sights worth seeing.

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

Sandbridge

Beaches and parks are just a few things travellers like about Sandbridge. A stop by Sandbridge Beach is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

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

While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.

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

While visiting Dam Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Sandbridge Beach and Dam Neck Beach.

Dam Neck
Punishment the old fashioned way!

Colonial Williamsburg

While visiting Colonial Williamsburg, you might make a stop by sights like Governor's Palace and Golden Horseshoe Golf Club.

Colonial Williamsburg
Vacation Village At Williamsburg

Vacation Village At Williamsburg

3 out of 5
4870 Longhill Road Williamsburg VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,619 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
₹6,619
₹8,628 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,159 reviews)
Very clean. Staff are very friendly. This wasn’t our first stay and won’t be our last visit.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 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 ₹8,186 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
₹8,186
₹11,929 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
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 11 Mar 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
The price is ₹9,967 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹9,967
₹11,646 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,505 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 10 Mar 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
Stay at this golf condo in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
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 10 Mar 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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 9 Mar 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
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,197 reviews)
Good ocean view.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 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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