Every kid knows that no vacation is complete until you've seen your parents flat on their backs, flying down a waterslide.

From pirates and skate parks to sea turtles and harbor seals, there's tons of ways to satisfy a kid's fun quota. Make sure a few of these are on everyone's "to-do" list.

1. Visit with the harbor seals at the Virginia Aquarium.

2. Splash around at Ocean Breeze Waterpark.

3. Tee up for 18 mini holes of golf.

4. Fly a kite, skate the ramp or relax with a picnic lunch at Mount Trashmore Park.

5. Pick strawberries in Pungo.

6. Go crabbing at Lynnhaven Fishing Pier on the Chesapeake Bay.

7. Learn to shred the waves by taking surf lessons.

8. Rent a beach cruiser or surrey and cruise the Boardwalk.

9. Go kayaking with dolphins.

10. Climb to the top of the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse.

11.Take your picture in front of the King Neptune Statue.

12. Go on a whale watching cruise with the whole family.