Fun Things To Do In Virginia Beach in the Fall With Kids

Virginia is beautiful in the fall. The changing of seasons brings a renewal to the air and the landscape.  Virginia Beach is no exception. The air is still warm enough to enjoy the warm Atlantic Ocean. October may seem to be somewhat of an odd time to visit the beach, but in reality it is one of the best times. As a full-time traveling family, we plan beach vacations after Labor Day specifically because the tourist season is over, the kids are back in school, and we basically have the entire beach to ourselves.  The week we spent at Virginia Beach was no exception.  There were so many fun and exciting Things To Do in Virginia Beach in the Fall!

Hi, my name is Susie and I am a beach-a-holic. I love the beach. Really any beach will do.  I really really love the beach. The sun, the sand, the ocean, the waves, the surfing, kayaking, the skim boarding, body boarding, football, volleyball … even the smells. The beach is my absolute happy place. It’s Salt Water Therapy!

The beach is one of those places where everyone, from our oldest to our youngest can have a blast. It’s one of those places where, upon stepping foot on the warm sand, every bone, every muscle, every worry, every thought ceases to exist and in their place is nothing but pure contentment.

And Virginia Beach is one of the best. There are so many Fun Things To Do In Virginia Beach in the Fall with Kids. In fact, Virginia Beach has a very long season, partly due to the temperate weather, and largely due to the warm water that is the Atlantic Ocean.

Where to Stay in Virginia Beach

When we made plans to go to Virginia Beach, we were pretty stoked because we were staying at a KOA Holiday Resort for the first time ever.

Now, we don’t normally stay at private campgrounds, preferring the cheaper alternatives that the state campgrounds offer, or the ultimate privacy and freedom of boondocking. This time, however, we were meeting up with Dan’s sister, and her family doesn’t share our love of  camping. Kampgrounds of America (KOA) offers everything from deluxe cabins to tent sites, so we settled on the KOA Holiday Resort in VA Beach.

It was epic. In fact, it was so epic that I worried some of the kids, particularly the younger ones, would want to stay at the campground instead of heading to the beach. Upon arrival, our kids were squealing because the KOA Holiday Resort had two pools, one with super crazy fast slides. These were fun for ALL of us.

There was a Jump Pad and the even more incredibly fun Jump Pillow, which is the equivalent of a trampoline. Then we found the arcade room, a huge outdoor game of chess, a sand hill, and bocce ball. KOA even has a dog park for your furry friends. 

The KOA Holiday Resort is definitely one the fun Things to Do In Virginia Beach … talk about a really fun stay!

The Beach is Great in The Fall

For the entire week we were vacationing, we could not have asked for better weather. The sun was shining, the air was warm as was the water, and the waves were … decent.

The fall is a really great time to visit Virginia Beach for all those reasons and one more  – you’ll have plenty of beach space. The fact is that there are far less tourists in the fall, due to kids going back to school. And because of this, post Labor Day travel is our favorite.

I will say, however, that local Virginia Beach residents apparently know how incredible their autumns are. The strip, boardwalk and the beach were packed on Saturday.

Wave Works Surf Shop in Virginia Beach

I would be totally remiss if I didn’t mention this really awesome surf shop, Wave Works. We stumbled upon them at the urging of a lifelong surfer we met on the beach. The shop is unassuming and they cater to the real surfer. These guys know their stuff and so when we showed up looking for a surfboard for our son’s birthday, they went beyond our expectations.

Instead of trying to sell a bunch of tourists an expensive board because they could, they took us to the used board section and spent a lot of time helping us decipher the right board for an 11 year old who really didn’t have a lot of surfing experience, but was one heck of an athlete and would undoubtedly pick it up quick.

They were so honest and helpful that we went back for three more boards. I even bought one for myself! Surfing is now something that this fulltime traveling family has in our blood, and we can’t wait to get back to the beach and back on our boards!

Things to Do In Virginia Beach

Virginia is beautiful in the fall with all the leaves changing colors. And, fall is an incredible time to visit Virginia Beach.  he sweltering heat is gone, yet the sun shines brightly and the water is still warm. Plus, there are so many fun Things to Do In Virginia Beach in the Fall with Kids.

Virginia Beach locals will tell you their favorite season is fall. It’s when you get outside and explore parks, play foodie and enjoy all the gorgeous favorite fall colors – like craft beer, fresh produce from local farms and stunningly beautiful ocean sunrises. Go ahead, give it a go, live the dream, hit the beach this fall!!