Virginia Beach :: The Beach Life

Warm days, cool evenings, refreshing water, and soft sand are a given with any Virginia Beach vacation. If you want to truly Live the Life, paddle into some of our outdoor adventures.

Birding trail

Virginia Beach offers exceptional
opportunities all year round, with
birds that range from huge northern
gannets to tiny warblers that migrate
through in spring and fall.

Creatures you may encounter

There's nothing like seeing a still a silent grey heron, completely unimpressed by your presence in his river. These are everyday experiences here, yours to discover.

more at your fingertips

In addition to commercial campgrounds near the resort area, like KOA and Holiday Trav-L-Park, Virginia Beach is home to state parks where the true nature enthusiast can set up camp. First Landing State Park has sites and cabins complete with all the amenities you need. And the true naturalist can find peace and quiet at False Cape State Park with primitive, hike-in camping.

Parks:
Virginia Beach offers something for everyone in the over 4,000 acres in neighborhood parks, community parks, district parks, and other open spaces. Find out more about everything from playgrounds to picnic shelters and ball fields!

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Waterways:
Virginia Beach has 16 different access sites to the various bays, creeks and rivers in the area.

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We welcome visitors to our state parks, wildlife refuges and natural areas so that your family and friends may see, interact with, and enjoy our natural heritage. As the parks are kept as close to pristine as possible, we ask that you work with us to protect and preserve the natural areas. To protect yourself and the environment, it's important to stay on designated trails. As trails may change due to weather conditions, it's advisable to check with the visitor centers for updated maps. Harming or unauthorized collection of plant / animal life is strictly prohibited.

As there is some risk involved in outdoor activities like hiking, biking and kayaking, we ask that you take preventive measures to protect yourself and your family.

Bikers and hikers are urged to stay on designated trails to protect the environment. Helmets are strongly recommended for all bikers, and personal flotation devices are required for all kayakers and canoeists. Please familiarize yourself with what special requirements you may need for your visit and plan accordingly. Check to see what special provisions you may need, whether it be drinking water for False Cape, or insect repellent, which is strongly recommended at many of the reserves.

Kiptopeke State Park
Located on the eastern shore of Virginia, this park offers recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay and the chance to explore a unique coastal habitat featuring a major flyway for migratory birds.

Chesapeake Bay Center
Get back to nature at this environmentally-focused, interactive visitor information center in First Landing State Park.

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