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Top Attractions in Virginia Beach

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15 Listed places
4.7 average across 15 rated listings
Oceanfront Bike Path
Paid day-use parking; camping, cabins and group facilities priced separately. – Free public boardwalk access; parking, pier entry, rentals, dining and seasonal events cost extra.
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Oceanfront Bike Path

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Famous for: Winter concentrations of tundra swans, snow geese and other migratory waterfowl along Virginia Beach’s Back Bay.

Virginia Beach’s Back Bay refuge pairs winter swan and snow goose viewing with bay trails, dunes and an undeveloped Atlantic beach.

Birdwatchers Nature photographers Families with kids

False Cape State Park

Famous for: Roadless Atlantic coastline, maritime forest and remote bike-and-hike access through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Roadless False Cape State Park pairs maritime forest, marsh trails and six miles of Atlantic beach with biking, hiking and kayaking from…

Hikers Cyclists Kayakers

First Landing State Park

Famous for: Chesapeake Bay beach, maritime forest trails and the 1607 English colonists’ first Virginia landing.

Explore Virginia Beach’s First Landing State Park for Chesapeake Bay beaches, cypress trails, marsh paddling and 1607 colonial history.

Nature lovers History buffs Families with Kids

Lesner Bridge

Famous for: A historic Shore Drive crossing with expansive Lynnhaven Inlet and Chesapeake Bay views from wide shared-use paths.

Walk or cycle Virginia Beach’s Lesner Bridge on Shore Drive for wide Lynnhaven Inlet and Chesapeake Bay views from 10-foot paths open…

Families Photographers Cyclists

Military Aviation Museum

Famous for: Housing one of the world's largest collections of airworthy World War I and World War II military aircraft alongside authentic relocated wartime hangars.

Explore over 50 airworthy WWI and WWII military aircraft, relocated European wartime hangars, and live flight demos at Virginia Beach's Pungo airfield.

Military history enthusiasts Aviation buffs and photographers Families with school-age children

Mount Trashmore Park

Famous for: A pioneering landfill-to-park transformation with lake paths, a major skate park and family recreation grounds.

Mount Trashmore Park turns a former Virginia Beach landfill into 165 acres of hills, lakes, skating, playgrounds, picnic lawns and trails.

Families with active kids skateboarders and BMX riders casual walkers

Naval Aviation Monument Park

Famous for: Nine bronze sculptures presenting a chronological story of United States naval aviation on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk.

Nine bronze figures trace U.S. naval aviation beside Virginia Beach's Boardwalk at 25th Street, a free, always-open oceanfront history stop.

History Buffs Aviation Enthusiasts Families with Kids

Navy SEAL Monument

Oceanfront Bike Path
Famous for: A life-size Seward Johnson bronze honoring Navy SEAL demolition-team swimmers on Virginia Beach’s oceanfront promenade.

See Seward Johnson’s life-size Navy SEAL swimmer at 38th Street on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, a free, round-the-clock tribute by the sea.

History Buffs Military Enthusiasts Families with Kids

Neptune’s Park

Famous for: A 34-foot bronze King Neptune statue and free summer concerts beside the Virginia Beach Boardwalk.

Free at Virginia Beach’s 31st Street Oceanfront, Neptune’s Park pairs a 34-foot bronze King Neptune with summer concerts and boardwalk views.

Families with kids live music fans sculpture photographers

Sandbridge Beach

Famous for: Wide Atlantic sands, dune scenery, surf fishing, and access to Back Bay’s coastal wildlife habitats.

Sandbridge Beach pairs wide Atlantic sands, protected dunes and surf fishing with easy access to Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Families with Kids Beach Lovers Nature Enthusiasts

The Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Famous for: A three-mile Atlantic boardwalk, broad public beach and the monumental King Neptune statue.

Walk Virginia Beach’s three-mile Atlantic boardwalk, see the 34-foot King Neptune statue, swim, cycle and visit adaptive Grommet Island Park.

Beachgoing families active couples coastal walkers

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Famous for: Virginia marine habitats, shark and sea turtle exhibits, otters, hands-on learning, and wildlife boat excursions.

Explore Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach: sharks, otters, animal-care exhibits, and a half-mile nature trail, with ticket and accessibility tips.

Families with young children Marine wildlife enthusiasts Multigenerational groups

Virginia Aquarium Boat Tours

Famous for: Seasonal coastal cruises seeking humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins, seabirds and waterfowl off Virginia Beach.

Virginia Aquarium Boat Tours in Virginia Beach offers seasonal cruises for humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins, seabirds and waterfowl.

Wildlife-focused families whale watchers coastal nature lovers

Virginia Beach Fishing Pier

Famous for: A historic 625-foot Oceanfront pier for Atlantic fishing, rod rentals, coastal views, and casual seafood.

Walk Virginia Beach’s historic 625-foot fishing pier for Atlantic views, seasonal rod rentals, tackle supplies, and casual Pier 14 seafood.

Families with kids recreational anglers seafood lovers

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk

Famous for: A three-mile Atlantic promenade known for King Neptune, beach access, cycling and Oceanfront entertainment.

Free three-mile Atlantic promenade in Virginia Beach, with King Neptune, a bike path, Fishing Pier, beach access and seasonal events.

Families with kids beach walkers cyclists
Planning guide

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What are the top attractions to visit in Virginia Beach?

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