Virginia Beach Virginia Travel Guide

Located in the southeast corner of Virginia and smack dab on the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay is the historic city of Virginia Beach. Home to the world's largest naval base, the area offers attractions and activities galore, all with nearby Virginia Beach, VA hotels. If you don’t arrive by boat you can easily reach the city via car, train, bus or air. The closest airport is Norfolk International Airport (ORF), about 30 minutes away. Perhaps it's one of several relaxing beachfront Virginia Beach, Virginia hotels with a great view that is tempting you to visit her.  Beach lovers are drawn to the beautiful oceanfront boardwalk in droves; as a matter of fact, over 2.5 million people visit this city every year!  Locals will welcome you to explore their city and enjoy this fabulous vacation destination.

Relax and unwind in the sunshine, or enjoy activities requiring a little more energy such as fishing, golfing, scuba diving, parasailing, kayaking or bike riding. You will find outfitters available for any gear you need.

Virginia Beach also has plenty of history and culture just waiting for you to explore. Visit the historic Old Cape Henry Lighthouse which is the oldest lighthouse structure built by the federal government. While in this area, explore the early history of our country at Jamestown Settlement and Colonial Williamsburg, both highly rated and informative attractions. For a really unique experience, take a spooky ninety-minute walking tour of haunted hotels, a haunted firehouse and tragic shipwrecks.

Quality family fun time can be found at Ocean Breeze Waterpark where the kids can splash to their heart’s content. At the family owned Hunt Club Farm’s petting farm, you are likely to find an amazing variety of interesting farm creatures – watch for their seasonal festivals. The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is just waiting to be explored, with its various exhibits and IMAX Theater.

A wonderful side trip is just a couple hours away on Chincoteague Island. You can really get away from it all here, with its seaside cottage accommodations, island heritage and seaside activities such as deep sea fishing, crabbing and unique annual events. This island was made famous by the 1947 book Misty of Chincoteague, followed by a movie, about the famous wild ponies on this island.

Virginia Beach offers so much more than beautiful beaches. Museums, historical sites, family fun – it’s all here! Use this City Guide’s tabs at the top of the page; it will help you explore the local attractions so you can choose your favorites, and help with finding a great luxury or discount hotel. Pack your bags and let’s plan your trip today!