Virginia Beach is one of the most popular summertime resort destinations in the U.S. mid-Atlantic region. Dozens of large resort hotels line the beachfront along the boardwalk (a misnomer in this case since the boardwalk is mostly concrete). You'll also find a large number of beachfront (and near-the-beach) homes in the less-crowded Croatan and Sandbridge areas south of the resort strip.
However, Virginia Beach is much more than a resort town - it's home to several military bases and tens of thousands of military personnel. The city is the size of a county (most of it was once known as Princess Anne County), so if you're visiting to go to the beach make sure you pick a place to stay that's near the ocean.
Cape Henry, where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, is where you'll find First Landing State Park commemorating the initial landing point of the Jamestown colonists. False Cape State Park is located at the southeastern corner of the city, along the barrier island bordering North Carolina. The city is also the home of Pat Robertson's CBN and Regent University.
Featured Places in Virginia Beach
First Landing State Park
First Landing State Park (formerly known as Seashore State Park) is located near Cape Henry, to the...more
Fort Story
Fort Story is part of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps. It's located at Cape Henry, where the...more
Mount Trashmore Park
Mount Trashmore Park is a very noticeable park located within view of the Norfolk-Virginia Beach...more
Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater
Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater is an outdoor music venue located near the intersection...more
Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center
The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is located just south of Rudee Inlet, a short drive...more
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
The Virginia Beach Oceanfront is located along the Atlantic coast just south of the entrance to the...more
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