Pet of the Month: March

Pet of the Month

This month, we’ve decided to introduce you to a four-legged fan of Sandbridge who spends his time strolling the beach. Remember: if you have a beach-loving pet, please share your pictures with us and tell us about your furry pal’s love for Sandbridge. They may be featured in a future Pet of the Month post!

Meet Prince J: March’s Pet of the Month!

Prince J is a Jack Russell terrier from right here in Virginia Beach. He is a little over 16 years old! Prince J loves Sandbridge naps and hanging out on the screened porch during his downtime. He also enjoys hanging out with his buddies Stella, Duncan, and Lily!

Prince J’s favorite beach activity is hunting for crabs in the sand…living up to the Jack Russell name! But when he takes a break from searching for crabs, peaceful sunrise walks with the family are some of the best Sandbridge memories for Prince J.

Siebert Realty offers numerous pet-friendly rentals for those wishing to make beach memories with their furry pals. Visit the link below to find your next dream vacation home now!

Pet-Friendly Rentals: https://www.siebert-realty.com/rentals/pet-friendly-rentals/

The Sand Palette

Don’t you wish you could just pack up one of our vibrant Sandbridge sunsets and take it home with you at the end of your vacation? Now you can!

The Sand Palette is a Sandbridge-exclusive experience that helps you capture the natural beauty of our beloved beach town by bringing the art studio right to you. While photographs of sunsets and dolphins playing in the wave are great, there is something amazing and incomparable about freezing a moment through art.

Each session is led by a local artist. There is no experience necessary! Painters of all skill levels are invited to join in on the fun—all you need is a good attitude and a desire to create art while having fun with your friends and family. The Sand Palette artist will come to your rental property with all the necessary art supplies and provide instructions on the chosen design. No need to stick straight to the script though—all painters are encouraged to follow their own art spark and take as many creative liberties as their hearts desire!

All of the painting designs are based on some of your favorite and iconic Sandbridge spots. From the beach to the bay, The Sand Palette is here to preserve your vacation memories in an incredibly special way. If guests have an idea for a custom design, the possibility of adding it to the list of chosen artworks can be discussed through email.

To book a session, contact The Sand Palette through email (thesandpalette@gmail.com) with your availability. For summer visitors—those arriving in May and beyond—booking will open in April. The pricing of a session depends on the party size, and the price includes all art supplies and instruction:

Less than 5 people: $25 per person

5 to 10 people: $22 per person

11 to 20 people: $20 per person

Food and drink are not provided during the session, but The Sand Palette highly suggests all prospective artists grab their favorite drinks and snacks for the event. What’s a painting party without some good food and a cocktail or two?

Now is your chance to hang on to your Sandbridge vacation forever—book a session with The Sand Palette and create beautiful art and unforgettable memories with the entire family!

Beach It! Festival

Big news for summer music: Live Nation wants to bring the concerts to YOU this year with a brand-new country music festival coming to Virginia Beach. The Beach It! Festival is bringing country music back to the oceanfront!

Grab some friends and your flip flops, because you’ll be able to enjoy live entertainment from a mix of emerging artists and some of the top country stars this summer—Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, and Miranda Lambert are just a FEW of the performers you’ll get the chance to see! The performances will be held at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, between 1^st Street and 8^th Street.

Passes for the Beach It! Country Music Festival officially go on sale Tuesday, February 21^st at 10:00am EST. Passes will start at $249 for a 3-Day GA pass, $899 for a 3-Day VIP pass, and $1,149 for a 3-Day VIP Reserved pass. There are layaway plans available to make it easier to purchase a pass. To find the pass that is right for you, visit the Beach It! Festival website, which includes information on rentable lockers, full artist lists, and other festival fun.

Presale information can be found below:

• Locals and military members: Presale on Saturday, February 18^th from 10:00am – 4:00pm at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater. Those eligible for this presale can save up to $46 per pass!
• Text/Email Presale: Folks can sign up for the text/email presale and get early access to purchase passes on Monday, February 20^th at 10:00am. Visit https://beachitfestival.com/ to sign up for this presale.

The city council has dedicated $1.5 million to the event, and they hope it will become an annual festival. One thing is for sure—we are so excited to be able to enjoy some good live music with our toes in the sand.

“Beach It” Country Music Festival

https://beachitfestival.com

June 23-25, 2023

1^st Street to 8^th Street

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Search Results Soaring

Attention all beach lovers!

Summer travel searches are soaring, and Sandbridge is at the top of the list. Folks have heard about the beauty and tranquility of staying in our small beach town, and they want to experience it for themselves. The trends also suggest that travelers are booking earlier getaways this year; according to The Virginian Pilot, rental property stays between March 20^th and June 20^th have jumped 14% compared to 2022.

The selection of rental properties will shrink massively by March 1^st. Siebert Realty is taking on over 150 reservations a week and our available summer weeks are sure to book up soon. If you’ve fallen behind on your summer vacation planning, act now! Book a stay in Sandbridge for you and your family before you miss out this year.

Not sure if you can pay the full amount up front? No problem. Siebert Realty offers a vacation-lay-away plan to better fit your schedule…there’s no excuse to hold out on your dream beach getaway any longer!

We are urging guests to book quickly to reserve the property that best fits their needs. Don’t admire the coastline and Sandbridge sunsets through your friend’s social media photos—make it a reality! Contact Siebert today and let’s start your summer vacation countdown.

Lights at the Beach

Virginia Beach Boardwalk

Spending Christmas at the beach? Kick off the holiday festivities with a drive down the Virginia Beach Boardwalk under an elaborate holiday light display!

Holiday Lights at the Beach is a long-standing tradition in Virginia Beach. Children and adults will enjoy beach and adventure-themed displays and traditional holiday music from the comfort of their own car! Extravagant light tunnels, surfing Santa, and dancing sea creatures line the boardwalk to create a priceless memory for you and your family. The lights draw both locals and visitors to the beach with over 20,000 families enjoying the event each year.  The light show is held rain or shine, so do not be discouraged if the weather is less than ideal on your night out—you will still be able to enjoy the show!

Holiday Lights at the Beach will be running November 18-January 1. The lights open nightly at 5:30pm and stay open until 10pm Sunday through Thursday and 11pm Friday through Saturday. This year, Lights at the Beach guests will benefit from shorter lines with timed entry; guests are required to purchase tickets online in advance for a specific time slot.

Tickets for passenger vehicles are $25 Monday through Thursday, and $30 Friday through Sunday. Check out Military Mondays: guests with military IDs will receive $5 off for reserving a time slot on Mondays.

This year, there will also be a Bike Night on Sunday, January 1^st.

To purchase tickets, visit https://www.universe.com/events/bayport-credit-union-holiday-lights-at-the-beach-presented-by-food-lion-tickets-MXY8KB

Sitters in Sandbridge

Finding childcare on vacation can be tough, but Tidewater Tots Childcare is here to cover your babysitting needs during your next trip to Sandbridge!

Enjoy a date night or a get together with friends without any worries—the employees of Tidewater Tots Childcare are thoroughly qualified, vetted, and hold a current Adult/Child/Infant CPR and First Aid certification. If you’d like to meet your sitter beforehand, families are more than welcome to Facetime or video call their sitter beforehand free of any charge. You can also arrange to meet a sitter in-person, but the hourly rate will apply for the meeting.

These sitters and nannies are ready to provide services throughout the Hampton Roads area, even on short notice. You’ll be able to relax knowing the kids are being looked after by incredibly caring professionals!

“Tidewater Tots Childcare is THE BEST!” said Hope Michiels, who has used the service multiple times.  “With the ability to call on 1 day notice, the affordable pricing, and the reliability of the sitters — it’s such a great deal.”

Hourly rates are below:

$18/hour for 1-2 children

$20/hour for 3-4 children

$22/hour for 5-6 children

Tidewater Tots Childcare offers a 10% discount on booking fees and memberships to the following families: military, first responders, healthcare workers, teachers, students, and single parents.

Further information on booking procedures, sitters, and policies can be found on Tidewater Tots’ website. Reach out to Tidewater Tots Childcare with any questions or concerns: tidewatertotsva@gmail.com.

Tidewater Tots Childcare

https://www.tidewatertotschildcare.com/

tidewatertotsva@gmail.com

Halloween at the Beach

Virginia Beach Boos and Brews

October 29, 11am – 5pm

24^th St Park

 While the Boos & Brews event is the official after-party of the Wicked 10k, anyone over the age of 21 can join in on the fall festivities at 24^th Street Park. Breweries from all over Hampton Roads will be bringing out the best of their fall selections to get you in the spooky spirit. Guests will be able to enjoy unlimited samplings of over 40 beers from 20 different breweries and live music from Allen Hudson & the Halfmoons and Dustin Furlow Duo. If you get hungry, Philly Pretzel Factory will be there to get you your soft pretzel fill.

Tickets can be purchased at the link below:

https://www.universe.com/events/virginia-beach-boos-brews-powered-by-coastal-virginia-brewery-alliance-tickets-KZWJ4P

Pumpkins & Pirates

October 29, 11am – 4pm

17^th St Park

 Ahoy! Calling all scallywags! Grab your pirate costume and head on down to 17^th Street Park to take part in this brand-new family event…for FREE!

Pumpkins & Pirates is sure to be fun for the entire family, no matter the age.  Face painters, carnival games, stilt walkers, family relay races, roving jugglers, bandana making, storytellers, and pirate DJs will be turning the park into an epic fall party! Make sure you have your bandana ready and your boots polished; there will be a pirate costume contest and plenty of photo-ops.

Baja Halloween Party

October 29, 8pm – 12am

Looking to get your Halloween fix without leaving Sandbridge? Swing by the Baja on October 29^th and join in on the ghostly fun at the annual Halloween Party. You’d better start planning your costume now, because there will be a costume contest with cash prizes! Lucky 757 will be providing live entertainment for the night’s festivities, and patrons will be able to enjoy walk up bar and cocktail service. We can’t wait to see your creative costumes…it’s time to get spooky in Sandbridge!

Pet of the Month: October

Pet of the Month

Hello fall! It’s hard to believe it’s already time for us to introduce October’s Pet of the Month: Hero! Remember–if you have a beach-loving pet, please share your pictures with us tell us why your furry friend loves Sandbridge and they may be featured in a Pet of the Month post.

Hero is 6 years old and has been coming to Sandbridge since he was 2 years old. He loves climbing the small dune by the house, watching the dolphins when they are close to shore, supervising “his people” in the pool from the shade deck, and enjoying the ocean breezes lying on the screened porch.

Hero’s Mom, Dr. Robin from Maryland, with her family and friends have been vacationing in Sandbridge and staying with Siebert Realty for over 20 years.

Robin sent us this photo of she and Hero on the beach with a note, “Last year, a beautiful sunset, Hero and me.  Memories like this kept me going while treating patients through COVID-19.  Couldn’t wait to put my toes in your sand, been a very hard year!”

Hero first came to Sandbridge with his Dad, Titan, and now brings his girlfriend Hops for a Sandbridge Dream Vacation.

Siebert Realty offers numerous pet-friendly rentals for those wishing to make beach memories with their furry pals. Visit the link below to find your next dream vacation home now!

Pet-Friendly Rentals: https://www.siebert-realty.com/rentals/pet-friendly-rentals/

International Sandsculpting Championship

The Sandsculpting Championship is the signature event of the Neptune Festival each year and has grown to be the most prestigious event of its kind in the nation. World-class talent meets a world-class venue in this exhibition in which an international field of sculptors turn grains of sand into works of art in just three days!

Under a tent nearly as large as a football field, fondly referred to as the “Land of Sand”, guests will be able to view 22 sculptures created by 12 solo artists and 10 doubles teams. The viewing period will last ten days, so there are plenty of opportunities to get your sand fill. Those attending the event will also be able to watch live “Quicksand” competitions and meet the artists competing!

Admission is $7; tickets must be purchased on-site and in cash. Children under the age of 12 are free while accompanied by an adult.

The Land of Sand is open the following hours:

Friday, 9/30: 9 am – 11 pm
Saturday, 10/1: 9 am – 11 pm
Sunday, 10/2: 9 am – 9 pm
Monday – Sunday: 10/3 – 10/9: 10 am – 6 pm

International Sandsculpting Championship:

September 30 – October 9, Recurring daily

6^th – 8^th Streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront

International Sandsculpting Championship

The Sandsculpting Championship is the signature event of the Neptune Festival each year and has grown to be the most prestigious event of its kind in the nation. World-class talent meets a world-class venue in this exhibition in which an international field of sculptors turn grains of sand into works of art in just three days!

Under a tent nearly as large as a football field, fondly referred to as the “Land of Sand”, guests will be able to view 22 sculptures created by 12 solo artists and 10 doubles teams. The viewing period will last ten days, so there are plenty of opportunities to get your sand fill. Those attending the event will also be able to watch live “Quicksand” competitions and meet the artists competing!

Admission is $7; tickets must be purchased on-site and in cash. Children under the age of 12 are free while accompanied by an adult.

The Land of Sand is open the following hours:

Friday, 9/30: 9 am – 11 pm
Saturday, 10/1: 9 am – 11 pm
Sunday, 10/2: 9 am – 9 pm
Monday – Sunday: 10/3 – 10/9: 10 am – 6 pm

International Sandsculpting Championship:

September 30 – October 9, Recurring daily

6^th – 8^th Streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront