It's a little removed from the Boardwalk action along Atlantic Avenue, but the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center features an indoor and outdoor pool, beachfront access, and a kids' program. Rates are a little higher at this all-suite hotel, though the kitchenettes mean you can save some money on meals. It's a big hotel, too, so has regular packages and savings. There's biking and hiking at nearby First Landing State Park, plus you're only a short drive from attractions like the
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. For something closer to "downtown" VA Beach, try the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront on Atlantic Avenue, which offers easy beach access and small indoor and outdoor pools.