We’re particularly happy to see more than just our beautiful beaches mentioned. While the oceanfront will always be the main draw—it sees something like 20 million visitors each year—the city has a lot more than just sun and sand to satisfy.

Included in the short write-up are shout-outs to local favorites like the Museum of Contemporary Art and Waterman’s Surfside Grill. Mentioned above, Virginia Beach’s Get Outdoors Pass makes it easy for one to find and access discounts for a multitude of outdoor activities.

Use the pass to to get to one of our most popular attractions, First Landing State Park in the northeast corner of the city. Among other things, it offers hiking trails and camp grounds in both wooded areas and the back dunes. It’s located on Cape Henry, also the home of the famous light houses.

The Virginia Aquarium is located a short drive from the oceanfront and is always a popular attraction, and if one is seeking more culture, the city’s young ViBe Creative District is a mural-adorned artist and artisan’s hub just a short drive from the beach. You’ll also find a farmer’s market, coffee shops and tea houses, art exhibits, distilleries, furniture shops, and more.

For more shopping options our young Town Center has 4,000 free parking spaces to help you access over 40 shops and over 20 restaurants. Highlights include Anthropologie, Lululemon, and Free People. Across Virginia Beach Boulevard, Pembroke is beginning redevelopment this year and will soon add even more shopping options to our central business district.