Virginia Beach KOA

Virginia Beach has beautiful scenery. But did you know it also has wonderful winter wildlife? Come out to Virginia Beach to explore the natural areas of the community. Rest and relax at Virginia Beach KOA – the perfect destination for your 2015 vacation. The Winter Wildlife Festival will take place February 5 – 8, 2015 at the Great Neck Recreation Center. Come out to see intriguing bird activity and harbor seals near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Learn how to observe and identify wildlife in their natural settings. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, check out one of the workshops or excursions, which range from novice to expert. Speak with Winter Wildlife Festival exhibitors, including Virginia Aquarium, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia State Parks and more! You can plug into local efforts and environmental groups. The keynote speaker will be Kevin Karlson, an accomplished birder, professional tour leader and wildlife photographer. The event is FREE with a fee required for...

Relive your childhood in Virginia Beach this weekend, and take your kiddos to experience one of your favorite childhood characters. January is the perfect month to plan a relaxing vacation at Virginia Beach KOA, so you can start the New Year off right! Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents Babar the Elephant on January 25, 2015 at 3 p.m. This treasured children’s book character will come to life at the Sandler Center when the Orchestra performs. Listen to the delightful music of this ageless classic as Francis Poulenc’s playful music fills the room. Various instruments will be used to illustrate Babar and the other characters in the story. Don’t miss this awesome family-friendly event. Tickets are just $10 for children and $15 for adults. You can purchase them at the Sandler Center website. If you can’t make this performance, catch the Virginia Symphony Orchestra on February 1, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. in an Ode to Joy. The Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in a thrilling combi...

It’s the New Year, which means it’s the perfect time to work toward achieving new goals. If getting into shape tops your resolution list, then start training now for an 8k, half marathon or marathon race. Rest your legs at Virginia Beach KOA and take the vacation you deserve. Pick your race length and head over to Virginia Beach from March 21 – 22, 2015. The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon begins on March 22, 2015 at 8:30 a.m., and is the oldest continuously running road race in Virginia Beach. The course takes you alongside the Atlantic Ocean, through neighborhoods and across the Camp Pedleton military base before returning north along the ocean front. If your runs have been getting boring, this one won’t be! With a beautiful view of the shimmering ocean, you’ll be in vacation mode even while running. The Anthem Half Marathon kicks off on March 22, 2015 at 7 a.m. and takes you north into residential neighborhoods and along the tree-lined Shore Drive, adjacent to First Landing State Park. ...

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Come out to Virginia Beach and enjoy the great outdoors with mild winters and plenty of wildlife and scenery. Come back to Virginia Beach KOA to relax after you’ve had a ton of family-friendly fun. Take to the seas in a two-hour adventure in search of things winged, finned and wintery. Virginia Beach’s waters attract all kinds of seabirds and migrating whales in its cooler months. See it all on a Winter Wildlife Boat Trip with Virginia Aquarium Sea Adventures or Rudee Tours. The excursions welcome you aboard a spacious, comfortable boat with heated cabins and a ton of viewing areas. Be on the lookout for brown pelicans, northern gannets, double-crested cormorants and waterfowl making a dramatic splash into the sea. The winter sea is still nature’s playground in Virginia Beach, and you don’t want to miss it. Visit Virginia Aquarium Sea Adventures or Rudee Tours to schedule your Winter Wildlife Boat Trip. Then kick off your...

Merry Christmas from Virginia Beach KOA! Celebrate the holidays and enjoy a relaxing, family-friendly vacation. From events almost every weekend on the beach to moderate winters and beautiful weather, Virginia Beach KOA is the place to be as you welcome in 2015. Last Night on the Town is taking place on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 from 2 p.m. to January 1, 2015 at 1 a.m. Last Night on the Town is Virginia Beach’s premier New Year’s Eve event. Festivities will take place during the day at Pembroke Mall with entertainment for the whole family, including The Magic of Krendi and Company and a children’s countdown and “midnight” celebration at 5 p.m. Adult fun will continue through the Town Center with live music by Llamas at Brunch, The Fuzz Band, Seth Stainback and Roosterfoot and the headline band Eddie Money. The midnight countdown will be conducted by Mayor Will Sessoms and will include a laser light show, fireworks and the Virginia Beach Ball Drop. All activities are FREE with food a...

Looking for a little adventure this month? Take a trip to Virginia Beach KOA and have close access to Virginia Beach’s family-friendly attractions, including the Virginia Aquarium and Adventure Park. Zip on over to the Adventure Park, part of the Virginia Aquarium and just a few miles from Virginia Beach KOA. Get your thrill in this aerial forest park which consists of platforms high in the trees connected by zip lines. Explore nature and test your body with a fun, physical challenge. Select a trail at your comfort level and navigate through crossings and elements to move from tree platform to tree platform. he zip line trails are designed for ages 5 and up, and there are 13 trails spread over 5 acres. Each adventure is unique. Kiddos can enjoy “The Labyrinth,” a type of super jungle gym with 40 crossings just for them. The Adventure Park offers fun and learning for the whole family. To view ticket prices and operating hours, visit the Adventure Park website. When you’ve had your thril...

If you’ve become an expert mall-walker this holiday season, why not lace up your sneakers for a race? Come on out to Virginia Beach KOA and celebrate the holidays with us. The Surf-N-Santa five-miler race will take place on December 20, 2014. Run through the beautiful ocean area at twilight under the holiday lights at the beach. The race will finish inside the Convention Center for a Rockin’ Holiday Party. The race starts at 4:30 p.m. and the holiday party goes from 5 – 8:30 p.m. The five-miler course is a flat and fast course though the holiday light displays on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. All participants receive a unique medal, long sleeve technical tee, a finisher’s item and access to the Rockin’ Holiday Party. Don your best Santa or wintery costumes, because there will be a Naughty or Nice Costume Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m. Have fun and be creative! Take a break from all the shopping, cleaning, cooking, baking and wrapping and join J & A Racing for an evening of joy and wonde...