🇺🇸 Virginia Beach — your itinerary
5 days · 30h 30m of activities · $177 per person in tickets & dining
Day-by-day plan
Day 1 — Arrival
2026-08-05
4h · $0
Light afternoon after travel — ease into the city.
- 14:30→ 18:30Afternoon🏛️Virginia Beach Boardwalk3 miles of oceanfront boardwalk — wide beach, great restaurants, free concerts in summer, and Neptune statue.4h · Free · must-see
Day 2
2026-08-06
5h 30m · $35
- 09:30→ 12:30Morning🏛️Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science CenterSharks, otters, sea turtles, and a 3D IMAX — one of the East Coast's best aquariums.3h · $28 · must-see
- 14:00→ 16:30Afternoon🌿First Landing State ParkWhere English settlers first landed in 1607 — beautiful cypress forest trails right on the Chesapeake Bay.2h 30m · $7/car · recommended
Day 3
2026-08-07
3h · $90
- 09:30→ 10:30Morning🎭Cape Henry LighthouseFirst federally built lighthouse (1792) at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay — stunning ocean views.1h · $10 · recommended
- 14:00→ 16:00Afternoon🎯Chesapeake Bay Water SportsJet skiing, parasailing, paddleboarding, and kayaking from the resort strip — peak summer fun.2h · $40–120 · recommended
Day 4
2026-08-08
10h · $27
- 09:30→ 11:30Morning🎭Naval Station Norfolk TourWorld's largest naval base — guided bus tour shows aircraft carriers and destroyers up close.2h · $20 · optional
- 14:00→ 22:00Afternoon🌿False Cape State Park (Boat Access)One of America's most remote and pristine wilderness beaches — no cars allowed, boat or bike only.8h · $7/person · optional
Day 5 — Departure
2026-08-09
8h · $25
Quick morning visit before heading to the airport.
- 09:00→ 17:00Morning🌿Chincoteague & Assateague Day TripWild ponies on a barrier island national seashore — 1.5 hours north of Virginia Beach.8h · $25/car · optional
Budget breakdown
1 traveler · 5 days
| Category | Per person | Per person |
|---|---|---|
Attractions & activities Entry tickets and activity fees from your plan. | $177 | $177 |
Restaurants (dinner each day) Midpoint of cost ranges; lunch usually $10-20 extra per day. | $0 | $0 |
Lodging (estimate, mid-range) 4 nights × ~$140/night | $560 | $560 |
Local transport (estimate) 5 days of metro / taxis / ride share. | $75 | $75 |
| Total trip estimate | $812 | $812 |
Mid-range estimates. Travel hackers can cut 30-40%; luxury 2-3×. Lodging assumes mid-range hotel/Airbnb.