Most beach days in Virginia Beach follow the same script of sand, boardwalk, and a long search for parking. A few blocks back from the ocean, though, there is a spot where painters, potters, and jewelers work in open studios and actually want to chat with the people who wander in.
The art on the walls changes every month, and the artists behind it are usually right there, brush or clay in hand. Keep reading to find out where this creative hub sits, what makes it tick, and how to plan a laid-back day around it.
A Creative Hub Just Off 17th Street
Some of the best finds at the beach have nothing to do with sand. The Artists Gallery sits at 532 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, in the United States, just up the road from the oceanfront.
Locals know Virginia Beach Blvd as 17th Street once it reaches the oceanfront area. The gallery lives in the ViBe Creative District, a neighborhood known for its artsy personality, and it sits near the Virginia Beach Convention Center…