The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-18
VIRGINIA BEACH
IS EASY To
REACH
} Golf Course, One of Best to
!, Be Found Anywhere, De-
( light of the Amateur

Seasons that seem to merge into
each other rather than change
the meeting Of the eternal sum-
nner of the far South and the
cold winter of the North--that's
Virginia Beach, where hundreds
Of Washington people spend their
vacations.
The mean temperature for the
coolest month is above forty-ore
degrees. The tourist finds de-
lightful season at the beach any
month in the year. The hotels and
townspeople generally seek to give
the visitor real home life in tho
nospitable seaside hotels and cot.
tages. The food Is prepared in
that old Virginia style that has
carried its fame around the globe.
A plunge in the invigorating
surf. a breath OF salt air. ride
through the pine trails and a trip
over the golf course provides q
program OF good. wholesome oIt-
door recreation that equals any
resort in the country.
Miles Of broad, white, gently slop.
ing beach, stretching north and
south, dance orchestra, moon.
light nights-that's Virginia Beach,
playground OF the mid-Atlantic
BOAST.
Virginia Beach is situated direct
" on the ocean. five miles south Of
Cape Henry. and about eighteen
miles from Norfolk. It is easily
reached by either the electric lins
or the de luxe bus service from
Norfolk. or by the splendid all
concrete highway.
The Princess Anne Country Club
maintains an eighteen-hole golf
course that is rated one Of the
best In the country It 10 the
delight Of the amateur golfer. Golf
privileges may be obtained through
many Of the hotels at Virginia
Beach. The Club also has q
number OF tennis courts that arc
always resounding with the twang
kof racQuets and the call Of scores.
The country club Is one of the
show places Of the beach. 1t Ii
In a section that Is being built up
with attractive homes, because the
beach is rapidly becoming q home
city. and not merely resort made
up Of a few summer cottages.
Plans are now underway for g
new cIub-the Croatan-which will
be undoubtedly one of the finest in
etitutions OF its kind in the entire
country.
A new casino has been added to
the list of attractions at the beach
this year. Virginia Beach is now
supplied with recreational centers
at either end.
A feature Of Virginia Beach that
proved one Of the most popular is
the pine trails. Saddle horses are
available throughout the year for
men, women and children who like
riding. It is suggested that visitors
bring their own riding toys, though
they can be obtained on the grounds.
The famous Lynnhaven oyster,
known all over the world, is found
In large quantities right at the
beach. They provide the real ma.
terial for many shore dinners served
An the vicinity or the beach. A
tide trip to Lynnhaven Bay Is one
Virginia Beach is the site that
has been selected for the erection
Of a 81 SOC. 900 hotel which will I'M
doubtedly be on Of the finest hotels
inc the South. The financing for
this edifice is completed and actual
construction will commence shortly.
Virginia Beach. however, is already
noted for its excellent and hos.
pitable hotels and cottages. Among
these are the Pocahontas, tho Chal.
fonte, Courtney Terrace, the Prin-
cess Anne. Spotswood Arms. Abe
marie Hall. the Atlantic and others.
Washingtonians who wish to go
70 Virginia Beach may drive via
the historic old Tidewater Trail or
may take the delightful and cool
all-night boat ride on the palatial
steamers OF the Norfolk and Wash
tngton Steamboat Company. There
Is parking space for cars on the
boat.