Shamrock Marathon - March 17-19, 2017

The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon
March 17 - 19, 2017

The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon and Fitness Expo from March 17th - 19th... is quickly approaching! Come celebrate with us as we bring the "Luck of the Irish" to all runners in Virginia Beach, VA on St. Patrick's Day weekend. ShamRock On!

The marathon weekend is always so much fun.  There are tons of races, sports expos, concerts, and more! Be sure to download their new 2017 mobile app available at IOS and Android App stores.  Just visit the official Shamrock Marathon website at:
http://www.shamrockmarathon.com

To get a feel for all the exciting activities planned for this annual event, check out this video of a past marathon: Shamrock Marathon Video 

Free Concerts!
All participants will celebrate their Shamrock finish at a huge finish line celebration on the beach that will have 2 days of Rockin’ live music, plenty of Yuengling beer and Murphy’s Irish Stew (Vegetarian choice too). Band line up is listed below.  Performances will be held at 30th Street on the beach (in a heated tent). Come on out and ROCK ON!

 Saturday, March 18th:
  -  Fine Swiss Cheese
Sunday, March 19th: 
  -  Vinyl Headlights
  -  Cheap Thrills
  -  Crazy X

Feeling Lucky?
Now's a great time to secure your last minute lodging for a beach house or condo at Sandbridge Beach during the Shamrock Marathon Weekend at 

http://www.siebert-realty.com  

    Reduced Rates & Spring Specials

    BOOK 3 Nights, Get 4th Night FREE            
    On participating rentals / excludes holidays

If you're coming with a group, renting a beach home or condo rental at beautiful Sandbridge Beach is a lot more fun, roomier, and usually less expensive than the cost of several hotel rooms. You can even get in some great running practice along the beach... providing awesome ocean views!

Siebert Realty - The Beach People

Vacation Beach Home and Condo Rentals

Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach, VA

www.siebert-realty.com

877-422-2200 / 757-426-6200

Take a Walk on the Wild Side!

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, located at the southend of Sandbridge Beach, is hosting some fun events this winter that may interest Sandbridge residents and vacationers. Come on out and enjoy these nature-packed activities.  Questions?  Contact the Back Bay Wildlife Refuge at  (757)301-7329.

Winter Waterfowl Walks

January   7, 14, 28 February  4, 11, 18, 25 Winter is an exciting time in Back Bay.  One of the unique characteristics of Back Bay is that it is an important stop along the Atlantic Flyway for migrating waterfowl. Join BBRF, Back Bay NWR, and a birding expert to learn about the different species that call Back Bay home for the winter.   The walk is approximately a mile, along the boardwalk trail around Back Bay.  Walks last approximately 1 - 1.5 hours.   The walks are free, but reservations are appreciated.  Winter weather can be unpredictable, and the walks will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Please call 301-7329 to make your reservation. Saturdays at 9 am. Join us on a one-mile hike along Back Bay NWR’s Bay Trail, guided by expert birders. We will observe and enjoy the variety of waterfowl that feed and rest here during the winter months! Bring your camera and binoculars! Details?  Call 301-7329 ext.152 to sign up!

Winter Tram Tours

January  15 February 5, 19 March     5, 19 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Cost: $8 person  Advanced registration required! Reservations are handled by False Cape State Park, please call (757) 426-7128 to register. Join staff from Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park for a scenic ride while observing wintering waterfowl and other native wildlife while learning about the history of the area. Tours travel through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, into False Cape State Park and include a one mile hike (round-trip) to the Wash Woods cemetery site.       Trams are open air (unheated) vehicles. Please dress warmly.  Bring your camera and binoculars! Don't forget to call False Cape State Park at (757) 426-7128 to register! Winter Wildlife Festival January 20-22, 2017 Don't miss this opportunity to witness winter wildlife all around our area. There are a variety of events, including bird watching trips, nature hikes, photography workshops and more. Sign up today! The 7th annual Winter Wildlife Festival will take place January 20-22, 2017. Half-day and full-day excursions include trips to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Mackay Island NWR, First Landing State Park and more. The keynote speaker this year is Deborah Cramer who will speak on Friday night about her award-winning book The Narrow Edge: A tiny bird, an ancient crab and an epic journey. Back Bay and False Cape Trips: Terragator Trips:  Saturday, January 21 from 12:30-5:00 Back Bay and False Cape Birding Trips: Sunday, January 22 from 8:00-12:30 Pre-registration is required at: www.vbgov.com/winterwildlife Creature Comforts Love nature, but prefer the "Creature Comforts" out of the cold? Give Siebert Realty a call at 1-877-422-2200 or visit our website at www.siebert-realty.com. Think how special a beach house or condo would be this time of year... with the beautiful Atlantic as your backdrop. Treat yourself to a fully furnished Sandbridge Beach vacation rental this year while enjoying all the interesting wildlife located at the south end of the beach.   Best of all, we have dozens of rentals offering discounts this time of year, so be sure to visit our website and take advantage of all the deals. We look forward to seeing you at the beach!  Siebert Realty - "The Beach People" Vacation Beach Home and Condo Rentals Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach, VA www.siebert-realty.com 877-422-2200 / 757-426-6200

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)

The fast-growing water sport at Sandbridge Beach is Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP).  This fun activity has really become popular in the past decade. Originating in the islands of Polynesia, it was picked up by surfers in Hawaii as a way of keeping fit while training for competitions. Stand Up Paddleboarding combines surfing and kayaking, but is better than both as you can stand up on a board and use a paddle to propel yourself forward.  It’s a fun, easy way to play on the water!  With a minimum of equipment, you can paddle anything from ocean surf to the lakes and rivers—and best of all, no waves are required.  And since you're standing at your full height, you'll enjoy excellent views of everything from sea creatures to what's on the horizon. It's almost like walking on water!

Video:  Techniques On the Water

Paddleboarding Stance:

Beginners will find it easier to paddle on their knees until they get the hang of it and learn to balance the board.  Paddleboards used in this sport are wide, very stable and equipped with a rear fin.  It’s a very easy sport to pick up and a fun workout.

Tips for keeping your balance:

• Your feet should be parallel, about hip-width distance apart, centered between the rails (board edges). 
• Don't stand on the rails.
• Keep toes pointed forward, knees bent and your back straight.
• Balance with your hips—not your head.
• Keep your head and shoulders steady and upright, and shift your weight by moving your hips.
• Your gaze should be level at the horizon. Avoid the temptation to stare at your feet.
• It's much like bicycling: When your forward momentum increases, your stability increases as well.

Paddleboard Rentals:

Looking to rent a paddleboard during your vacation at Sandbridge?  Call Moneysworth Beach Equipment Rentals at 800-662-2122 or place an order online at **CLICK HERE** Moneysworth Website - Water Sports

Siebert Realty Vacation Rentals: 

http://www.siebert-realty.com

877-422-2200  /  757-426-6200

See you on the water!

Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market

28th Annual Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market

March 14-16, 2014

Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

The Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market features over 150 fine artists and craftspeople from across the nation offering fine arts, handcrafted jewelry, wood, glass, photography, candles, woven baskets, clothing, toys, folk art and specialty foods. Exhibitors introduce new lines and special accessories for the home and garden including wrought iron, welcome wreaths, garden statuary, birdhouses, outdoor furniture, pottery and wind chimes.

Meet the artisans, learn the stories behind their work and shop for the best in fine arts and fine crafts - from simple to lavish - you'll find one-of-a-kind creations for every budget.

A long-time customer said: "I found beautiful art work for my home, unique stepping stones for my garden, cute accessories for my daughter's room, a gift of jewelry for my friend and the perfect scarf for my mother for Mother's Day." Each piece is a creation from the skilled hands of an American craftsperson. Each purchase supports the history and tradition of true American craftsmanship.

Heritage Celebration!
In addition, Heritage Celebration!, an area of educational demonstrations by local craft designers and guilds, has been a huge success since its premier presentation in 1997. See and interact with local craft guild members in the gallery. These gifted artisans will demonstrate the techniques and skills used to produce quality American-made crafts. Live demos include: knitting, spinning, sewing, beadwork, quilting, woodcarving and wood turning just to name a few. Bring the kids and let them watch a crafter turn a simple slab of clay, block of wood, or skein of yarn into a stunning and functional work of art.

March is National Craft Month!
Be sure to check out the “You Make It! Craft Central” areas. Join in and try your hand at several projects being offered for the first time during the event!

Location: 
Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Admission: 
$6.00 for adults (children under 12 free) 
Free parking and shuttle bus in the convention center parking lots. 
Receive 50¢ off admission by bringing a canned food donation for the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia. 


Need Beach Lodging for this Event?

Siebert Realty - The Beach People
Over 375 Beach Home & Condo Vacation Rentals
Sandbridge Beach - Virginia Beach, VA

http://www.siebert-realty.com

877-422-2200

Virginia Beach Restaurant Week! Jan 13th - 20th

Come stay at Sandbridge Beach and enjoy a week of fine dining!  The culinary event of the year is back. Virginia Beach Restaurant Week takes place January 13th - 20th with over 60 of the city's finest establishments offering specially priced two and three course meals. 2 Course Lunch: $10  /  3 Course Dinner: $20 & $30 Price per person. Excludes beverages, tax & gratuity. 

List of participating Virginia Beach Restaurants:

LUNCH AND DINNER

Restaurants marked with an (*) are only serving lunch. Abbey Road Pub and Restaurant Ammos Authentic Greek Cuisine Atlas Grill & Bar - Great Neck Azar's Natural Foods Bakers Crust Baladi Mediterranean Cafe Boardwok Restaurant Burtons Grill Catch 31 Fish House & Raw Bar Chef's Table Chick's Oyster Bar Cobalt Grille CROC'S 19th Street Bistro  Doc Taylors * Eurasia Fire and Vine FIREBREW Bar & Grill Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant La Bella Italia - Laskin Road La Bella Italia - Redmill Lucky Oyster Seafood Lynnhaven Fish House Mahi Mah's Seafood Restaurant Murphy's Irish Pub No Frill Bar and Grill Pi-zzeria * Rockafeller's Restaurant Route 58 Delicatessen Rudee's on the Inlet Sonoma Wine Bar and Bistro Surf Club Ocean Grille Sweetwater Cuisine Tayst Restaurant & Lounge Thai Arroy Waterman's Surfside Grille Wharf Side Bar & Grill Yanni's Casual Greek YNot Pizza & Italian Cuisine - First Colonial YNot Pizza & Italian Cuisine - Providence Rd

DINNER ONLY

11th Street Taphouse Bar and Grille 501 City Grill Aldo's Ristorante Black Angus Restaurant Carrabbas Coastal Grill Croakers Neighborhood Grill EAT Bistro Havana at Great Neck Havana Nights Hot Tuna Seafood Grill Icehouse Restaurant Il Giardino Ristorante Isle of Capri LunaSea Key West Cafe Mannino's Italian Bistro Mannino's Italian Bistro - Pleasure House Road McCormick and Schmicks Seafood Restaurant Nawab Indian Cuisine One Fish-Two Fish Outback Steakhouse - Hilltop Outback Steakhouse - Kempsville Outback Steakhouse - Red Mill Commons Pasta e Pani Reginellas Italian Ristorante and Pizzeria Saffron Salacia Shorebreak Pizza, Sports, & Billiards Smokehouse and Cooler Restaurant Steinhilber's Swan Terrace Tautog's Terrapin Restuarant The Melting Pot Tradewinds Restaurant Woody McGees Barstro Zoe's Restaurant

For more information on Virginia Beach Restaurant Week, visit:  http://bit.ly/ZZGPJx  

Hope to see you soon!  
Siebert Realty
Vacation Beach Home & Condos Rentals
Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach, VA /  877-422-2200
Siebert-Realty.com

End of Summer Fireworks Schedule

End of Summer Fireworks Schedule

The awe inspiring pyrotechnics of the Virginia Beach fireworks over the boardwalk are still happening every week for your enjoyment.  The city's spectacular fireworks show will continue through August and September and wraps up on September 19th with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra performing. 

Don’t miss the rare chance to wiggle your toes in the sand as the aerial excitement lights the sky – it’s a blast!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012	10pm	20th St.
Sunday, August 19, 2012	10pm	20th St.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012	10pm	20th St.
Sunday, August 26, 2012	10pm	20th St.
Sunday, September 02, 2012	11pm	7th St.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012	9:30pm	31st St.

Siebert Realty Vacation Rentals: 

http://www.siebert-realty.com

877-422-2200  /  757-426-6200

The Magic of Virginia Beach

Ahhh… a beach vacation at last!  After all the planning and anticipation, you’ve finally arrived to Virginia Beach, VA.  Now comes the hard part…. what to do first?  Of course, the shoes are the first things to go… and the kids have already hit the beach!  But then it starts.  Decisions… decisions…  With miles of sand, surf, activities, and restaurants to choose from, you could literally fill an itinerary several times over. 

Looking for fun? Virginia Beach’s famous oceanfront boardwalk is overflowing with excitement from shops… to restaurants… to music and entertainment.  Vacationers love to stroll, jog, bike, or skate along the boardwalk as they take in the award-winning landscaping sprinkled with teak benches, whimsical bigger-than-life art sculptures, colorful flags, and, of course, the famous Norwegian Lady statue as she gazes out into the horizon.  During the summer, Atlantic Avenue turns into “Beach Street USA” and transforms itself into a little bit of Key West / Mardi Gras with professional musicians, jugglers, as well as live bands and entertainment at the 5th,17th, 24th, 31st St stages.  Whether there’s a surfing championship, art show, sandcastle contest, major headliner concerts, or a holiday festival going on… everyday is a special on the boardwalk!  

As you venture out into the city, there are always major events scheduled at the Virginia Beach Pavilion, the Farm Bureau Live Virginia Beach Amphitheater, or the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia.  The kids will love exploring the wonders of nature at the Virginia Museum and Marine Science Center, which is one of the Top Ten aquariums in the country. This interactive museum boasts 800,000-gallons of aquariums filled with river otters, sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, as well as an outdoor aviary and salt marsh preserve with nature trails.  For anglers of all ages, you can choose from several piers throughout the city or consider chartering a boat for a day of seafaring adventure!  Or take a guided dolphin or whale watching boat tour and come face-to-face with these magnificent creatures!  Perhaps a few rounds of golf is your idea of a perfect vacation. Virginia Beach offers nearly 30 top-notch courses to keep golfers well challenged.

Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the resort area?  Venture to the southern portion of Virginia Beach where you’ll discover not only miles of picturesque horse farms, and fields of fresh fruit and vegetables, you’ll also discover the family-friendly and quaint coastal community of Sandbridge Beach.  Sandbridge is a secluded five mile beach… just a few blocks wide, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the calm Back Bay waters on the other.  Vacationers love this non-commercial family beach, which is perfect for family vacations in a more low-key setting.  Siebert Realty is the largest and oldest resort rental company in Sandbridge offering almost 400 beach home and condo rentals. 

The Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge borders the southern end of Sandbridge and is a must see as it is deemed one of the east coasts’ most beautiful, unspoiled destinations.  Visitors can observe wildlife in their natural habitats along various hike/bike trails or you can now travel through the refuge via electric trams to False Cape State Park.  7,700 gorgeous acres of beach, dunes, woodland and marsh are waiting to be explored!

Of course, when it comes down to it… Virginia Beach is all about “the beach”.  Our beautiful city offers the perfect backdrop to simply slow down, relax, and take in the breathtaking Atlantic vistas.  It’s funny… but often it’s none of the exciting activities that will linger in your memory once your vacation ends.  You’ll find yourself reminiscing of a special place where the living was easy… where the locals were friendly… where you fell in love with the aroma of salt air and the sounds of gulls calling overhead.  You’ll recall a magical place where a simple stroll along the shore helped to wash away everyday problems and put your life back into its proper perspective.  It’s those quiet moments that rejuvenate the soul and keep our vacationers returning year after year.

Siebert Realty Lodging

Sandbridge Beach / Virginia Beach Vacation Rentals:

http://www.siebert-realty.com

877-422-2200 / 757-426-6200

July 4th Celebrations!

Sandbridge Boat Parade and Fireworks!

                

If you're in Virginia Beach or Sandbridge, be sure to join us tonight for the Annual Sandbridge July 4th Boat Parade & Fireworks Display!  At 6:30 pm, the Boat Parade will begin along the canal waters.  Then our first ever Sandbridge Fireworks Display will begin at 9:00 pm and will be launched off Mill Pond which is located at Sandbend Rd & Back Bay Cres.  A July 5th rain date is scheduled.  Hope to see you there to celebrate this special day!  

Siebert Realty

877-722-2200

757-426-6200

http://bit.ly/IbK0BG

Sandbridge Sunrises

Sandbridge Sunrises
There's nothing more inspirational than witnessing an awesome sunrise over the Atlantic. It's the start of a new day, a new life, and a reminder that a new day holds possibilities for each one of us!

Every morning, weather permitting, a member of our Marketing Team is "on the beach" waiting to capture a Sandbridge Beach Sunrise. We've been sharing these magnificent images on our Facebook and Twitter pages, so be sure to "join us" to receive news feeds each day.

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See you on the beach!
Sandbridge Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
http://www.siebert-realty/
877-422-2200 / 757-426-6200