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Vote for Virginia Beach!

Big News, Sports Fans

The Virginia Beach Sports Center has been nominated for two 2026 SportsEvents Readers’ Choice Awards in the following categories:

All-Star Multisport Complex

All-Star Indoor Venue

These awards, voted on by readers of SportsEvents magazine, “celebrate excellence and innovation in the amateur sports event industry and honor the planners, venues, destinations and events that set the standard for outstanding organization, creativity and community impact.”

Voting is now open and closes December 31, 2025 at 11:59 PST.

Come for the Sports, Stay for the Experience

From the beach to the bay, when you visit Virginia Beach, you’ll find countless ways to create long-lasting memories.

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Beach Day, Every Day

Kick back on 9 miles of free, public beaches made for soaking up the sun and working on your tan.

A large black platter of seasoned crabs with lemon slices, accompanied by a bowl of melted butter, a plate of crab legs and clams, steamed broccoli, and a side of coleslaw at Margie & Ray's

Legendary Seafood

Feast on fresh-caught seafood, from oysters to she-crab soup and everything in between.

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Craft Beer and Breweries

Sip and savor your way through local breweries and distilleries. Cheers!

Two people kayak at Little Island Park under a bright sky, each paddling in a red and yellow kayak labeled "OCEAN KAYAK." Grassy shoreline is visible in the background.

On the Water

Kayak with dolphins, catch a wave or set sail — adventure flows in every direction.

A vibrant concert scene at Point Break Music Festival in Virginia Beach, featuring a large crowd with raised hands and colorful stage lights.

Events

Rock out at oceanfront concerts, festivals and live music events.

A woman and a boy point towards a light beam in an aquarium, surrounded by colorful fish and underwater scenery.

Attractions

From art to ocean life, explore museums, meet marine creatures and uncover local gems.