Tag: Family Activities in Virginia Beach

How To Have A Great Fishing Charter Trip

A red, orange, yellow and purple sunset over the ocean, with a fishing pole in the center.

Whether you go with friends, family, or solo, a fishing charter trip is an incredible experience. To make sure it’s smooth sailing, we’ve compiled a list of some tips to ensure your trip is a success! Research and Pick Your Company It’s important to look into which fishing charter company you will go with. A… Read more »

Packing for a Fall Day on the Water

girls catching their first fish on a fishing charter

Fall is here and with it comes some of our favorite fishing weather! A nice breeze makes for an enjoyable morning or afternoon out on our boat with average temperatures in the mid 70’s. So what should you pack for a fall fishing trip with Dockside Fishing Center? Protection from the Sun Even though the… Read more »

A Brief History of the Chesapeake Bay Area

The Chesapeake Bay region is a well-known tourist destination with a long and unique history. Home to Native American tribes for thousands of years, over 24,000 people lived in the area by the 1500s. It was not until 1524 that Europeans entered the region with the visit of Italian caption Giovanni da Verrazano and his… Read more »