![]() Here are the five of my family's favorite things to do in Virginia Beach. Of course, we all enjoy relaxing on the beach during the hot days of summer, but there is so much more to Virginia Beach than sand and surf. My family and I are lucky enough to visit Virginia Beach often, and one of things that we love about it, is that there’s something to do in every season. With miles of sandy beaches, cool cultural attractions, incredible natural areas, and amazing adventure opportunities, it’s no wonder this is a favorite spot for vacationing families. The Virginia Aquarium leads dolphin watching cruises most of the year, and if you happen to visit in the winter you can go out in search of humpback whales.Virginia Beach, Virginia is a vibrant coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean, and one the most popular beach destinations on the east coast. The waters off the coast are Virginia Beach are a haven for marine life and boat tours allow you to get up close to some of your favorite animals. ![]() Feeling adventurous? Head out to the Atlantic to catch a few waves and maybe spot a dolphin or two. ![]() The calm waters of Rudee Inlet are perfect for learning to SUP ( and if you’re lucky you might spot a bald eagle or harbor seal) and sunset SUP yoga. Whether you’re a complete newbie or a seasoned pro the team at Rudee Inlet Stand up Paddle have an adventure for you. With countless inlets, bays and the Atlantic Ocean Virginia Beach was made for stand up paddleboarding. Stand Up Paddle Board Photo credit – Robbie Hickman Grommet Island Park also provides free beach accessible wheelchairs on a first come basis. The first of it’s kind Grommet Island Park is a fully accessible beachside park with a playground made to be wheelchair accessible as well as a sensory board designed for kids with autism or visual impairment. Virginia Beach is a place where everyone can have fun. The walls of the Vibe Creative Arts showcase the creative spirit of Virginia Beach with over 50 (and growing!) murals just blocks from the beach, most of which were made by local artists. Virginia Beach is also home to some amazing craft breweries.Įxplore Virginia Beach’s artsy side with a mural walk through the ViBe Creative Arts District. Vodka and rum more your style? Head to Chesapeake Bay Distillery to sample a craft spirits flight. Take a tour at Tarnished Truth, located in the grand Cavalier Hotel, is the only bourbon distillery in the US located in a hotel. That cocktail you’re sipping seaside likely got it’s start in a local distillery. Grab a few friends for a game of shufflboard or bocce in Beachside Social’s totally Instagram worthy space while enjoying scratchmade cocktails, tasty appetizers or a frosty craft beer. No longer just for the retirement set the crew at Beachside Social have made shuffleboard cool. Steps from the boardwalk you’ll also find some of the best restaurants in Virginia Beach. Throughout the summer you will find live music performances at one of the four outdoor stages located by the beach and no visit to the Boardwalk is complete without a stop to see the iconic statue of King Neptune presiding over the beach. Enjoy the sounds of the waves during a leisurely stroll or explore the beach by two or four wheels with a beach cruiser or surrey bike. Home to the best hotels in Virginia Beach the boardwalk area is a great place to base your beach vacation. There are endless things to do along the 3 mile long Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Prefer a more relaxing beach day? There are plenty of places to stick your toes in the sand, tuck into a good book and enjoy the sun. From beach volleyball to a Muscle Beach style outdoor gym and everything in between there are plenty of ways to stay active. Looking to catch some waves and hang ten? Head down to the 1st Street jetty to join the areas best local surfers. The Virginia Beach Oceanfront has miles of wide, sandy beach and has an activity for every kind of beachgoer. The beach is certainly the most obvious attraction and what brings most visitors to Virginia Beach.
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