Two hikers navigating through a lush forest, one man with a large backpack and trekking poles, and a woman with a smaller backpack at False Cape State Park.

Virginia Beach Parks & Nature

In addition to a year-round temperate climate and two coastlines, Virginia Beach offers more than 4,000 acres of city, state and national parkland for hiking and biking — as well as 120 miles of open waterways to explore by boat, kayak or SUP. More than half of our annual visitors choose Virginia Beach specifically for our beaches and extra-great outdoors. And, whether you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of our abundant wildlife, break a sweat along the shore or get in those steps in the shadow of the bald cypress trees, active travelers will have it made in the shade.