The closest and most convenient airport is Norfolk International Airport (ORF), which is approximately 20 miles from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. You can use Uber or Lyft to travel from the airport to your hotel, or you can rent a car.
Alternative airports include Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF), which is 45 miles away, and Richmond International Airport (RIC), which is 100 miles away. If you choose either of these options, be sure to account for traffic, which can be significant.
Depending on traffic conditions, driving to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront typically takes:
If driving through Delaware, note that there may be significant traffic around Dover, DE due to a music festival on June 21-23.
In order to give guests flexibility to stay where they would like, there is no group hotel block for the wedding. Guests are free to choose any accommodations that match their preferences.
The Virginia Beach Oceanfront has more than 45 beachfront hotels within 4 miles of the Virginia Aquarium, including properties from all the major chain brands.
You can use an aggregator like Google Hotels to comparison shop.
Recommended options include:
Anyone traveling with a dog should consider one of the following:
Virginia Beach also has many vacation homes available on Airbnb and VRBO/Homeaway. These could be a great option for larger groups, or for those staying for more than 2 nights.
If you choose to rent a home, it’s recommended that you choose one near the Virginia Beach Boardwalk (2nd St - 40th St), or near the North End Beaches (40th St - 88th St.)
Renting a home in Sandbridge is not recommended, because it’s only accessible via a single two-lane road, which can back up significantly during summertime beach traffic.