Local Information

We hope that out-of-town attendees will enjoy exploring Virginia Beach during the quiet autumn season. Note that Wednesday afternoon, 29-October, will be unscheduled free time allowing you the opportunity to plan your own excursion before the group dinner on Wednesday evening. Check out the links below to plan your stay.

As a hub of hotels, dining and attractions, the Virginia Beach Oceanfront district is where the action is. Stroll along Atlantic Avenue and enjoy live music, street performers, outdoor restaurants and food vendors, the Rudee Inlet marina area, and the bustling three-mile-long Boardwalk, which is ideal for rollerblading, jogging or cruising down the strip on a fat-tire bike. Beach lovers come for the wide, sandy beaches and unforgettable sunrises. Surfers come for the waves. Shoppers come for the unique boutiques. Everyone comes for the unforgettable experience of a classic day at the beach.

Sign up for your mobile “Live the Life Savings Pass” for discounts at restaurants and attractions courtesy of Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Find Virginia Beach restaurants with a focus on seafood, proximity to the boardwalk, outdoor dining and more.

Explore Virginia Beach attractions and activities. Learn how to get around in Virginia Beach using the Wave trolley and local rideshare, and check out local area maps. Please note that some of the services listed are summer-only, and do not operate during October.

Late October weather in Virginia Beach sees average highs of 68°F (20°C) and lows of 46°F (8°C). Average monthly rainfall is about 4” (10 cm) with eight rainy days.

Visit Nearby Norfolk Twenty miles from Virginia Beach, Norfolk offers numerous attractions. Harbor tours and cruises, including tours of the Norfolk Naval Base, are among the most popular activities. Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin are another fascinating destination.

Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Parking

  • Attendees who book guest rooms within the group room block may self-park one car per guest room at a discounted rate of $10 per night including in/out privileges.
  • Parking is available for other attendees at the standard daily rate of $25, payable to the parking garage by credit card. Parking charges are subject to change without notice.
  • Hotel parking is located in a city garage on 36th Street between Pacific Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, kitty-corner (diagonally across) from the Sheraton Virginia Beach.