Virginia Beach
USA (VA)
Where the Chesapeake Bay Meets the Atlantic
America's largest city by area offers the nation's longest pleasure beach resort, historic First Landing site, aquarium, and a vibrant boardwalk scene.
Things to do
- Virginia Beach Boardwalkmust-see
3 miles of oceanfront boardwalk — wide beach, great restaurants, free concerts in summer, and Neptune statue.
Half day · Free · attraction - Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Centermust-see
Sharks, otters, sea turtles, and a 3D IMAX — one of the East Coast's best aquariums.
3 hrs · $28 · attraction - First Landing State Parkrecommended
Where English settlers first landed in 1607 — beautiful cypress forest trails right on the Chesapeake Bay.
2–3 hrs · $7/car · nature - Cape Henry Lighthouserecommended
First federally built lighthouse (1792) at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay — stunning ocean views.
1 hr · $10 · culture - Chesapeake Bay Water Sportsrecommended
Jet skiing, parasailing, paddleboarding, and kayaking from the resort strip — peak summer fun.
2 hrs · $40–120 · activity - Naval Station Norfolk Touroptional
World's largest naval base — guided bus tour shows aircraft carriers and destroyers up close.
2 hrs · $20 · culture - False Cape State Park (Boat Access)optional
One of America's most remote and pristine wilderness beaches — no cars allowed, boat or bike only.
Full day · $7/person · nature - Chincoteague & Assateague Day Tripoptional
Wild ponies on a barrier island national seashore — 1.5 hours north of Virginia Beach.
Full day · $25/car · nature