215 Atlantic Avenue (1.7 km from Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center)
Ideally located directly on Virginia Beach's magnificent beaches, this beachfront hotel offers all the amenities of home in a handy location. While staying at the Schooner Inn, guests will feel at home.
424 Atlantic Avenue (1.8 km from Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center)
This resort is 1.5 miles from downtown Virginia Beach and one block from the Atlantic Ocean. This resort offers an indoor pool and suites with a fully equipped kitchen. Ocean Key Resort suites feature a separate seating area with flat-screen TV.
512 Atlantic Avenue (1.8 km from Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center)
Located directly across the street from the beach, this Virginia Beach hotel features rooms equipped with a flat-screen cable television. A half-mile away is the Virginia Beach Fishing Center.
600 Atlantic Avenue (1.9 km from Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center)
This Virginia Beach resort offers two outdoor pools and a waterfall measuring nine feet in height. It is located just one block from the Atlantic Ocean and features spacious accommodations with individual balconies in each suite.
501 Atlantic Avenue (1.9 km from Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center)
This modern hotel on the Virginia Beach boardwalk features a rooftop pool and restaurant with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Each room has a private balcony facing the beach.
615 Atlantic Avenue (2.0 km from Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center)
This Virginia Beach hotel is 66 feet from the boardwalk and beach and features free WiFi and rooms with a flat-screen TV with premium cable channels and luxurious bedding. 3.7 miles distant is Owl's Creek Golf Course.
395 Norfolk Avenue (2.0 km from Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center)
This motel, located just five minutes from the Virginia Beach oceanfront, features rooms equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. Guests are provided with complimentary WiFi access.
809 Atlantic Avenue (2.1 km from Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center)
This completely non-smoking hotel in Virginia Beach Virginia offers a free breakfast and full kitchens in every suite. The motel is a short walk from the Atlantic Ocean.
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach is one of the most impressive and educational establishments of its kind. Spanning over 700,000 square feet, it’s home to a huge variety of aquatic creatures, including sharks, rays, jellyfish, and an array of tropical fish. From their interactive exhibits to their extensive marine research activities, the center offers visitors an immersive experience unlike any other.
The main exhibit area showcases a plethora of the ocean's inhabitants in natural habitats that range from freshwater rivers to coral reefs. They use viewing windows and simulated tidal pools so that visitors can get up close and observe these creatures in all their glory. Additionally, there are also interactive touch tanks which allow people to actually feel the animals' textures as they explore.
Since 1986, the Marine Science Center has been conducting important research on many different topics related to marine life. This includes studies on the ecology of Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding areas as well impacts caused by climate change on coastal habitats. To help with these endeavors they have developed several innovative technologies such as remote sensing systems and even underwater robots.
In addition to all this scientific work they also offer a wide range of educational programs for both children and adults alike which cover everything from beach ecology to how ocean currents work. For those who wish to take part in more hands-on learning experiences they also offer specialized courses such as scuba diving certification classes or guided kayak tours. All these courses are taught by experienced professionals who strive to provide guests with a memorable experience while still imparting valuable knowledge about our oceans and the unique wildlife that resides within them.