Statue of Neptune holding a trident stands on a boardwalk near a sandy beach with palm trees and an ocean view in the background.
According to Project: Time Off, Americans who plan out their vacations use more of their vacation days and are happier for it. Unfortunately, 662 million vacation days were left on the table last year. That’s over 1.8 million years worth of happiness-inducing time that was forgone due to work. Look – we get it. The thought of letting your work pile up for a week to go lay on a beach somewhere can cause more stress than it is seemingly worth, right? While we love long vacations as much as the next person, sometimes it just doesn’t seem feasible.
That’s why it’s more important than ever to crush Friday and turn the weekend into a trip you won’t soon forget. Not every vacation requires weeks away. A three-day weekend to Virginia Beach might be all you need to hit refresh and wash away the stress of the daily grind. Who knows; maybe you enjoy spending your Fridays in meetings, while the slowly-ticking clock stands between you and your much-deserved weekend, but we doubt it. One leave slip is all it takes to be here in Virginia Beach spending your Fridays doing what you love.
Fill your Friday with memories, not memos. Here’s how we crush Friday in Virginia Beach.
A woman receiving a hot stone massage lies on her stomach with stones placed on her back, eyes closed, next to a yellow flower.
Grab a sandwich at Taste Unlimited, and head to Chesapeake Bay for an afternoon picnic on the sand. You can’t go wrong with the Northender sandwich.
Crush Friday with the Virginia Aquarium’s Craft Brews Cruise! Climb aboard for a sunset boat trip featuring craft beers from your favorite local breweries.
A group of people smiling and holding drinks on a boat with water in the background.
A person in a purple dress sits on a sofa while another in a light suit kisses their hand. A third person stands in the background near a side table with glasses and decanters.
Look forward to the warmer days ahead with an original orange crush on the patio at Waterman’s, Chix on the Beach, or at the Shack.
Monkey around up in the trees at the Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium.
Person crossing a suspended wooden obstacle bridge among tall trees in a forest setting.
Get (Meta)Physical at Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. Ease in with an ocean-view meditation, inhale fresh air in their meditation garden, ponder a life question on the stone labyrinth, and get a Cayce-inspired massage at the spa.
A large green and gray building with arched windows, an elevated entrance with stairs, and a circular area with a fire pit in the foreground. A closed umbrella stands nearby.
Climb the steps of our coastal city’s past at the Cape Henry Lighthouse. Before visiting Cape Henry Lighthouse, be sure to read additional information on location, arrival, and rules and regulations.
View from inside a lighthouse, showing a spiral staircase and large windows with a scenic view of the ocean and another lighthouse in the distance.
Enjoy a drink at H-Bar at the HYATT House at the Oceanfront.
A modern bar with a curved counter, rattan bar stools, and several patrons. TVs are mounted above the bar, and large windows reveal a view of the blue sky outside.
Experience the thrill of free-fall without the plane at iFLY.
A man in a blue suit and helmet with a white helmet in the air.
Autumn in Virginia Beach is an undisputed craft beer paradise — with a thriving drafthouse culture pouring pint after pint of fresh fall flavors. Here are a few of our faves.
Plan the perfect fall day in Sandbridge, Virginia Beach. Enjoy sunrise beach walks, kayaking at Back Bay, fresh seafood, farm stops and peaceful coastal charm.
