Outdoor Attractions in Virginia Beach

Home to one of the last great salt marsh habitats on the East Coast with hundreds of miles of inland waters, thousands of acres of parks and countless trails, the outdoor beauty of Virginia Beach extends far beyond the shore. Whether you’re on one of our beaches or deep within the canopied forest of our state parks, there’s an open invitation to paddle, bike, hike, surf and swim your way to happiness.

Outdoors

Ways to Get Out on the Water Right Now

With our location nestled between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean,...

Outdoors

Deep Dive | Virginia Beach's Pungo District

We’ve already let you in on the secret that Virginia Beach is not your regular...

Local

Deep Dive | VB's Best Beaches

Beach may be in our name, but Virginia Beach is actually made up of multiple beaches...

Outdoors

Spring into Action: Ways to Stay Active on Your Spring Break

A spring break in Virginia Beach doesn’t mean a break from your active...

Outdoors

Where to Kayak in Virginia Beach

With an abundance of local waterways, kayaking is one of our favorite ways to explore...

Outdoors

Virginia Beach Surfing | Past and Present

The year was 1912, and in the then-sleepy seaside resort community of Virginia Beach,...

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