Question for the VA Beach guys......
 

I'm looking to bring the kids to Rudee Inlet for July 4th and stay Wed thru Sat-Sun. What marinas are in Rudee that would be better suited for several nights with the kids. My main goal is to see the fireworks July 4th (WED), or is there anywhere else that puts on a better show?

We'll need decent facilities (bathrooms) since we'll be 5 staying on a 38 Formula, walking distance to the beach during the day, restaurants at night.
Thanks,
Russ C.

Re: Question for the VA Beach guys......
 

You'd be better off staying in Lynnhaven Inlet - Like Marina Shores.

I am not aware of any "decent" marinas in Rudee inlet. Most cater to fishing vessels, big cruisers, or jet ski rentals.

The best show is off Lynnhaven inlet in the ches bay. From that vantage point, you can see more firework displays than you thought possible - including the one off the resort strip.

Re: Question for the VA Beach guys......
 

waterside has fireworks good show,tidewater yacht, ocean marine, waterside marina. down town norfolk jillian's for the kids, tidewater yacth has a pool, nice ride to the tiki bar lots off sand dollers.

Re: Question for the VA Beach guys......
 

Russ there is a marina in there worth staying at, but the name escapes me right now (Fisherman's Wharf?). James has stayed before (I think) so you might want to ask him how it is setup. With kids close to the beach is the way to go

Re: Question for the VA Beach guys......
 

Thanks Rick,
I'll ask James later this week....I actually only want to stay in Rudee's for 2 nights so the kids have the beach then move somewhere else. Whether I stay in Rudee Inlet Tues-Thurs or Fri-Sun I don't really care, I just want to get in a good firework show. I'll probably move around some the rest of the time. I have stayed at Marina Shores but back in my "express cruiser" days....

Are there any sandy beaches that you guys anchor at like Chippokes or the gravel pits (up by Richmond)? That may be a good place to let the kids burn some energy when were not at the oceanfront.

Re: Question for the VA Beach guys......
 

i beleive it is Fishermans Wharf, about 300 yards from the beach so not a bad walk, aslo there are quite a few restaurants in there. no pools , you will have to sneak into hotel's to keep the kids happy :D:

Re: Question for the VA Beach guys......
 

Fisherman's Wharf is correct. The # is 757 428-2111. It is about 6 blocks from the ocean front.

Re: Question for the VA Beach guys......
 

Sure inside Lynnhaven in Broad Bay at the Narrows is a good place for the youngins' to burn energy. Off the beach between Lynnhaven and Cape Henry; between Lynnhaven and ChesBay bridge; and over at the tiki bar on the eastern shore. If the ocean is nice and calm, you can anchor off the resort beach (not too close) in about 20 feet of water with light swells. Not sure how fun that would be though outside of just wathcing the beach and swimming around the boat. If you trailer down you can put in at Owls Creek back inside Rudees next to the marine science museum, or at Lynnhaven next to the bridge.

Day trips would be back at the Cove next to the I-64 high span bridge, or even down the intercoastal a ways thru a couple of the locks/drawbridges which is cool if you've never done it.

As you get closer to the time we'll fill you full of things to do.

If i get my shore power finished you can even tie up at my house just down the channel form Marina Shores for night of BBQ and beverage.

Re: Question for the VA Beach guys......
 

We might take you up on that offer:D :drink:

Re: Question for the VA Beach guys......
 

Russ, We partied with some of the Hampton gang at the Narrows a few years ago. Had a blast. The only issue is that there is a lot of boat traffic and you have to beach your boat.

Re: Question for the VA Beach guys......
 

Keep the ideas coming. The kids love the waves and sand at the beach so we're planning 2 nights there (Rudee Inlet). The rest is anything goes, just thought I needed to reserve slips before summer gets in full swing. I've seen the cove from 64 on the way to Nags Head and thought that place looked pretty cool. Would love to run over to Eastern Shore but have never been there either.

We are coming by water...tow! are you kidding me!! :rolleyes: :D

Re: Question for the VA Beach guys......
 

Oh, and Rick.
Not sure I'm interested in anchoring off-shore in the swells...the kids get enough of anchoring up in the James.

Maybe a night at the BBQ would be cool too...if you can stand 3 young boys that will be with us! :eek:

Rick, If Patti's coming guess what? So am I :drink: Do you think you can handle the two of us again :evilb:

Sorry Bill:D

Our back yard is full of things to do, I recommend your initial plan, Rudee's for two nights, close to the beach, lots of good food and more.

The Narrows is a great place to hang out. Most do beach their boats, but you don't have to. You can anchor up around the corner if you want. It's deep around there now since they dredged. And they widened the beach with the spoils.

Russ, definitley do Rudees for a couple nights though. You will need to reserve early because transient slips are limited there.

But, like others have said, your options are endless. :cool:

I will add, you need to at least make a trip into Broad Bay through the Narrows and into Linkhorn Bay just to see the houses. I would say it is hands down some of the most beautiful real estate in this area.

I will be happy to show you around back there since I'm at Marina Shores.

Also a trip over to the Tiki Bar on the Eastern Shore is a must as well.

Thanks for the info. I was in the Narrows once.....1995 with 22 people on a 34 cruiser. We had 11 boats that came down from Richmond that year and rode up through the narrows to some restaurant waaayy up in there.
Eastern Shore would be high on the list.....never been!!!

Russ, you and the family are more than welcome to clean up at my house. I live a couple blocks from rudee inlet and the ocean.

Probably a stupid question, are you trailering it down?

Thanks for the offer......I am planning on spending Wed and Thur night in Rudee Inlet somewhere, then moving to somewhere different for Friday, then moving again for Sat night. (not sure where yet.)

Stupid question??? Yeah, why trailer when you can RIDE!!!!!

BTW: You ARE doing the RPBA run this summer aren't you??? Get your registration in or do you need to be my boat bit(h instead? :D

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43Thunder Quote:
Originally Posted by Reckless32
If i get my shore power finished you can even tie up at my house just down the channel form Marina Shores for night of BBQ and beverage.


We might take you up on that offer [quote]


Us to!!!