Spending spring break at the beach is a rite of passage for many college students. One popular destination is Virginia Beach, Virginia. There are many things for college students to do on Virginia Beach vacations over spring break. Those staying at Virginia Beach hotels will find many activities in walking distance or within a short drive.

Lighthouses

There are few places in the United States that have lighthouses. Students with historical or marine interests will want to check out Cape Henry Light. There are two lighthouses at the North End of the resort city. One is retired and open for tours. The other is an active source of caution for ships and watercraft in the nearby Atlantic Ocean or Chesapeake Bay.

Greek Life

There are several colleges and universities in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area that have Greek organizations on campus. Members of national fraternities and sororities may wish to visit or meet with members of other chapters. Some may have met through conventions and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Virginia Beach student travel is a good time for them to connect. Spring break is also a good time for making new Greek contacts and longtime friends.

Kayaking

Water sports abound in Virginia Beach. The many tributaries of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay offer prime kayaking and canoeing excursions throughout the Hampton Roads area. While ocean kayaking is often reserved for experienced individuals, the Lynnhaven River, Chesapeake Bay, Lake Wright and Rudee Inlet are all prime waters for energetic college students. For those without their own kayaks, there are several places where kayak and canoe rental are available.

Night Life

Most spring break vacations in this resort city involve fun activities after dark. Nightlife for the over-21 crowd involves countless restaurants and nightclubs throughout the resort city. Many establishments have outdoor seating on sidewalk cafes or overlooking the scenic Atlantic Ocean beachfront.

Fishing Pier

For those that yearn to smell the ocean air as much as possible before heading back to college, no Virginia Beach spring break is complete without a visit to one or more of the area fishing piers. One of the most popular is located at the North End. The Lynnhaven fishing pier offers visitors the chance to fish off the end or merely sit and enjoy the warm sun and pungent salt air.

Shopping

The ultimate vacation almost requires some type of shopping. The Oceanfront, inland and Chick’s Beach areas are loaded with local shops for souvenirs, fashionable clothes and jewelry. The resort city has two indoor shopping malls and dozens of strips malls, as well. What makes these shops unique is that most of them are locally owned mom-and-pop operations. In many spring break vacation destinations, shopping is limited to national chain stores and regional department stores.