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Fresh trout sizzling in butter. Plump shrimp simmering in stew. Tender chunks of crabmeat nestled in savory cream sauce in a bed of penne pasta. Sound scrumptious? Most coastal natives would agree. They'd also insist that these treats taste even better when you've caught them yourself. After all, for seafood, freshness is key. And it doesn't get any fresher than "right off the hook" or "straight outta the net."

They say "the best things in life are free," and that's certainly true here in Sandbridge Beach. Whether you're splashing in the surf, exploring grass-covered dunes, fishing right from the shore, or relaxing at a free outdoor concert, you and your family will find endless opportunities for no-cost fun in the sun.

If you've ever gazed at the stars on a clear moonless night, you know how awe-inspiring the experience can be. So, you'll be glad to know that Sandbridge Beach is an excellent spot for stargazing. What's more, you don't need any special equipment to get in on the fun. Just wait till the sun goes down, spread your blanket out on the beach, and prepare to enjoy the show.

There's a lot more to Sandbridge Beach than sun, sand, andserenity. This magical coastal retreat offers countless cool things to do includinghiking and biking, birding and boating, fishing and kayaking, oceanfront diningand more.Here's a wonderful itinerary your family can follow to createa perfect

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!