Virginia Beach: Where The Atlantic Meets Adventure
On the East Coast of the United States, where the Chesapeake
Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, lies Virginia Beach, a
destination that blends coastal charm with cutting-edge attractions, natural
beauty, and a lively cultural scene. It’s a city that surprises at every turn,
offering travellers more than just golden sands.
Atlantic Park: The New Wave of Adventure
The most exciting new arrival is Atlantic
Park Surf Lagoon, North America’s first Wavegarden Cove. This
groundbreaking 2.67-acre lagoon produces up to 1,000 surfable waves an hour,
from mellow one-foot swells perfect for beginners to seven-foot waves for pros.
The surrounding development is just as dynamic, with restaurants, shopping, and
entertainment clustered around a brand-new live events venue, The
Dome, set to energise Virginia Beach’s nightlife. Atlantic Park is a
public-private partnership among Pharrell Williams, the City of Virginia Beach,
the Virginia Beach Development Authority, Venture Realty Group, W.M. Jordan
Company, Bishard Development and Priority Title/H20 Investments.
Coastline and Oceanfront
Awarded by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s
longest stretch of pleasure beach, Virginia Beach boasts 38 miles of shoreline.
Sun-seekers can stretch out on sandy shores, swimmers can dive into the surf,
and active travellers can try kayaking,
stand-up
paddleboarding, or jet
skiing. Along the lively Virginia
Beach Boardwalk, a three-mile oceanfront promenade lined with cafes,
bike paths and outdoor stages, there’s always something happening, from live
music to art installations.
Outdoors Elevated
Virginia Beach takes adventure beyond the shoreline. Newly
opened Owl Creek Landing invites
visitors to climb to new heights on the USA’s first Nautilus Lookout Tower,
spiralling 65 feet into the treetops for panoramic views. Elevated trails and
play structures create a forest canopy experience unlike any other on the East
Coast. For a different perspective, First
Landing State Park offers tranquil hiking and biking trails
through maritime forests and wetlands, while Mount
Trashmore, a pioneering eco-park built on a former landfill, showcases
how sustainability and recreation can meet.
Wild Encounters
The Back
Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for birdwatchers and
nature lovers, with opportunities to spot dolphins offshore. Meanwhile,
the Virginia
Aquarium & Marine Science Center brings the ocean indoors with
thousands of marine animals, hands-on exhibits, and seasonal whale and
dolphin-watching excursions. This autumn, its special exhibition "Survival
of the Slowest" shines a spotlight on creatures like
sloths and tortoises, revealing the surprising strengths of the animal
kingdom’s slow movers.
Art, Food and Culture
Beyond the water and wilderness, the ViBe
Creative District buzzes with murals, galleries, studios, and
farm-to-table dining. Foodies will love the city’s coastal cuisine, from fresh
Chesapeake Bay oysters to Southern-inspired dishes with a modern twist. Craft
beer lovers can follow the Virginia
Beach Beer Trail, sampling brews from award-winning local
breweries.
Destination images can be found here,
and for more information, please visit https://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/