Winter in Virginia Beach

Did you know: thanks to year-round mild temperatures, smaller crowds and appealing rates, almost half Virginia Beach visitors choose to embrace our abundant off-season offerings? Yes, our famous beaches make for magical summers. But although the winter days are shorter, they’re still long on everything that makes Virginia Beach a world-class vacation destination. 

For nature lovers, winter is an ideal time to visit — except for the migrating whales, our sparkling waters and sugary sands are delightfully empty. And, while wildlife watchers have plenty to see year-round, Virginia Beach is a birdwatcher’s paradise in the fall and winter, when flocks of various duck, goose and swan species stop to rest and feed before their long journey south.

And, speaking of resting and feeding … humans need cozy downtime, too. Winter is our favorite time for date nights and romantic weekends — opportunities to savor our seasonal coastal cuisine, discover our many cultural attractions and unwind at one of our relaxing spas. Click through the activities above to see what piques your interest, then scroll down to keep exploring.