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Have you heard about lightning glass? It's a natural marvel that sometimes appears at sandy, storm-prone places, such as East Coast beaches - including Sandbridge Beach, VA. Lightning glass forms when super-hot lightning - at least 1800 degrees Celsius (3,272 degrees Fahrenheit) - directly strikes the sand. In a flash (literally!) the white-hot lightning fuses with the sand's silica crystals (also known as quartz).

You won't believe how much Sandbridge Beach has changed and evolved through the years. Long ago, the only local settlers were coastal seabirds and wildlife. Then came the Native Americans - Paleo-Indian and Archaic tribes lost in the mists of time, followed by Chesapeake, Powhattan, and other Algonquian-speaking peoples.

The downside to driving to your vacation destination is that it can mean long hours stuck in the car - and worse, traffic. Sandbridge Beach is smaller and more isolated than its big sister, Virginia Beach, but that doesn't mean it's completely without traffic and travel inconveniences to visitors who choose to travel by car. But worry not! We'll be going through the things to look for, avoid, and how to utilize the tools available to you.

In recent years, this family-friendly sport has been making a major comeback. New mini-golf courses are popping up everywhere, especially in resort areas. Virginia Beach alone has 10 mini-golf attractions, some outdoors, some enclosed, but if you wanted to play mini golf, you have to drive 30 minutes (or more) up to Virginia Beach. Luckily, there's a mini-golf course right in Sandbridge Beach!

Whether you are an avid surfer or have always wanted to learn, Sandbridge Beach is a surfer's dream. It has the same favorable conditions for surfing as Virginia Beach — without the crowds. For beginners, wide-open spaces mean you don't have to fight for waves or run into other surfers, and you can get the basics down in relative privacy.

Known as Warbirds Over the Beach, this event is a two-day flying extravaganza at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach. The museum, sometimes called “Warbird Heaven,” sits on a 130-acre plot of land, where they will be hosting this air show that sees one of the largest flying collections of World War II warbirds take flight to fascinate you!

While Sandbridge Beach is renowned for being a peaceful, secluded costal paradise, that doesn't mean there are no local conveniences. Craving prime cuts of juicy steak? Hankering for fresh mahi mahi to grill for dinner? Wishing for homemade donuts for breakfast or snacks? Visit the Sandbridge Seaside Market!

Did you know that Sandbridge Beach, a community of Virginia Beach, is one of the nation's prime locales for watching dolphins at play? It's true. The shallow shoreline waters just off Sandbridge Beach literally teem with dolphins, especially when the weather is warmer.

Unlike larger, more touristy locations, the Sandbridge area is inviting and easy to navigate. When you're looking to satisfy your appetite, visitors understandably prefer to dine where the locals do. Whether you crave ocean-fresh seafood or authentic Mexican cuisine, Sandbridge Beach has world-class food to tantalize your taste buds.

You probably don't think "Mexican food" when you think of beach cuisine...but why not? Everybody loves a good Taco Tuesday or margarita night! When it comes to great food, Virginia Beach has options to suit every palate and tasty Mexican fare is no exception. If you're looking for someplaces to choose