Chesapeake Homes How to Stay Cool in Hampton Roads This Summer!

How to Stay Cool in Hampton Roads This Summer!

Staying cool this summer doesn't have to be a difficult decision with our summer activities guide to the Hampton Roads region. Don'y let the heat be a bummer and fight it with all the area has to offer. Between waterparks, local beaches, and so much more there will be no time for a hot boring summer when you live in one of Chesapeake Homes' communities. 



Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Location: Virginia Beach

Nearby Communities: Ashville Park*

*But lucky for you all our Coastal Virginia communities are within a short drive away so anyone in any of our communities can enjoy a beach day!

The Oceanfront is the hub of the city's hotels, dining and entertainment. Listen to live music while you walk down the boardwalk or grab a frozen treat and sunbathe on the wide, sandy beaches. The options are endless at the Oceanfront!



Buckroe Beach & Park

Location: Hampton, VA

Nearby Communities: H2O, Townes at Coliseum Central

Come for the sandy, quiet beach that borders the Chesapeake Bay but stay for all the other family-friendly amenities. Enjoy the day you however you choose whether that means hanging out at the fishing pier, playing with your kids on the nautical-themed playground, grabbing delicious bites from food trucks, or taking a stroll down the boardwalk. 



Ocean Breeze Water Park

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Nearby Communities: Haven at Centerville, Ashville Park

Enjoy a day at the pool where you can sit back and relax on the lazy river, test the waters of the wave pool, or make a splash going down one of the many waterslides!



Constant's Wharf Park and Marina

Location: Suffolk, VA

Nearby Communities: River Club, The Preserve at Lake Meade

The perfect place to enjoy river view from both the water and land. With boat access as well as kayak and canoe launch plus walking paths built into the park, enjoying a day by the river has never been easier. 



Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Location:Virginia Beach, VA

Nearby Communities: Ashville Park, Haven at Centerville

You might not be the one in the water, but nothing is "cooler" than exploring the underwater world of sea creatures with all the state's aquarium has to offer! Plus, if you want to venture out onto the ocean itself and explore behind the scenes, check our their sea boat tours. 



Dismal Swamp Canal

Location:Runs between Chesapeake, VA and South Mills, NC

Nearby Communities: Waterleigh, Haven at Centerville

This beautiful natural canal connects the Chesapeake Bay with the Albemarle Sound. The state park offers canoe/kayak rentals for your enjoyment, multiple boat access ramps, and has various group events throughout the summer that anyone can sign up for. 



Sleepy Hole Park

Location: Suffolk, VA

Nearby Communities: River Club, The Preserve at Lake Meade

This park located along the Nansemond River boasts over 70 acres of natural areas as well as a 5-acre freshwater lake and pier on the Nansemond River. Between fishing, canoeing, kayaking and more, it's easy to spend the whole day at Sleepy Hole.



There is so much to do in the Hampton Roads area, and this just scratches the surface of options. Make sure during these hot summer months in Virginia you remember to stay hydrated, use sunscreen, and of course have fun! 

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