Virginia Beach Attractions
Things to do in Virginia Beach
2.75 million visitors just can't be wrong! Virginia Beach is an amazing area with an incredible oceanfront boardwalk, miles and miles of beautiful beaches, restaurants for every palate, posh resorts to affordable lodging and shopping areas to fit every budget. It is, simply put, a perfect vacation destination.
We have luxurious oceanfront hotels, fantastic beachfront resorts and Virginia Beach condo rentals on the boardwalk! Live a little while you are here!
Virginia Beach Events
Virginia Beach, Virginia is home to several great sporting events like the East Coast Surfing Championships, the North American Sand Soccer Championship and the Rock and Roll Half Marathon.
Each year the East Coast Surfing Championships gets bigger and better. The event has officially been renamed Coastal Edge ECSC and promoters are excited to bring more sport attractions to the table along with expanding the Virginia Beach events to five full days of activities.
Coastal Edge is a leading Virginia Beach surf and skate retailer. They will be working in conjunction with Vans and Monster Energy to put on the best East Coast Surfing Championships Tidewater has ever seen!
Virginia Beach Amphitheater
How about a great night out listening to your favorite musicians while enjoying the beautiful Virginia Beach weather? Check out the Verizon Virginia Beach Amphitheater! This outdoor venue doesn't take a backseat to anyone.
Choose your seating area. You can't go wrong. The main seating is under a canopied roof and allows you to get up close and personal with your favorite musicians. The lawn area is perfect for bringing a nice blanket and hanging out with friends. The Verizon Amphitheater rents lawn chairs too.
Don't worry about the view from the lawn area! There are two huge screens that project everything going on stage. You won't miss a thing and the lawn seats have a great price.
Colonial Williamsburg
Ready for a great day trip? Be sure to visit Williamsburg, VA while you're in the area. It's the site of the first permanent English settlement, Colonial Williamsburg, and boasts historical attractions like the Governor's Palace and the Capitol, along with a variety of museums and great theme parks like Busch Gardens and Water Country USA.
Virginia Beach Attractions
While you're in town, you just can't miss out on what we consider the top Virginia Beach tourist attractions! Some are right down the road and all are within an hour, but one thing is for sure, you'll want to visit them all while you are on vacation in Virginia Beach, VA!
Take a stroll on an oceanfront boardwalk fit for a king; King Neptune that is!!! The Virginia Beach Boardwalk stretches a full 3 miles and accommodates leisurely walkers, hardcore joggers, bicycle enthusiasts and inline skaters!
The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center just completed a multi-million dollar, 12,000 sq. ft. renovation and you don't want to miss it!
Do you have the skills to pilot the Space Shuttle? Let your imagination take flight as you visit the Virginia Air and Space Museum, located just 35 minutes from the beach!
Still looking for more things to do in Virginia Beach? Be sure to visit the Virginia Living Museum! You'll get up close and personal with over 250 species native to the Virginia area. From the mountains to the sea, explore Virginia's beautiful wildlife.
Need a little more action on your vacation in Virginia Beach? Then you definitely need to check out one of the many Virginia Beach Amusement Parks! From the 15th Street Amusement Park at Virginia Beach, to the Ocean Breeze Waterpark, Virginia Beach, VA has something for everyone.
Virginia Beach VA
You have to agree that the Tidewater area really does have it all. We know you're going to love visiting Virginia Beach; your only regret will be that you're not staying in one of our fabulous oceanfront hotels or Virginia Beach resorts a little longer!
Thanks for checking out our website while looking for things to do in Virginia Beach. We hope you find the information we have on many of the Virginia Beach tourist attractions helpful and that it helps you get the most out of your vacation time spent in Virginia Beach, VA.