Things to do in Virginia Beach
The places in Virginia Beach that people know best, ranked by readers who live there or have visited. Vote for the ones you would send a friend to, and add the places a top-ten list always misses.
Plan around the weather
The best months to be outside are April to June and October. In July and August, rain makes the indoor picks below the better bet. Month-by-month weather.
Top picks in Virginia Beach
Started in order of how widely each place is written about, then ranked by your votes. Links go to each place's official website. Tick "I've been" to track your count in your city passport.
Rainy or scorching day? Head indoors: Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.
Parks and sights near Virginia Beach
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Old Dominion University 17 miles
- ECPI University 9 miles
- Tidewater Community College 15 miles
- Norfolk State University 13 miles
- Regent University 9 miles
- Christopher Newport University 31 miles
- Hampton University 23 miles
- Virginia Peninsula Community College 28 miles
- Virginia Wesleyan University 10 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Readers' picks
No reader picks yet. Add one in the box at the top of the page. Free things, little-known spots and seasonal events are especially welcome.
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Local favorites
Where people who live in Virginia Beach actually eat, drink, shop and spend Saturdays. Nominated by residents. Businesses cannot pay to appear or move up.
No favorites yet. Name the taco stand, coffee shop or trail you would defend to anyone.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Virginia Beach?
Well-known places with their own websites include First Landing State Park, False Cape State Park, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Mount Trashmore Park and Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Readers vote the list up and down and add their own picks.
What can you do in Virginia Beach on a rainy or very hot day?
Indoor picks include Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.
When is the best time to visit Virginia Beach?
For comfortable weather, go in April to June and October, when highs stay between 62°F and 86°F with modest rain (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
More about Virginia Beach: city profile, weather by month, moving checklist, ask a local.
Starting list from Wikidata (CC0): well-known places in or next to Virginia Beach that list an official website, ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions cover them, checked by hand to remove closed places and non-attractions. Opening hours and prices change, so check each official site before you go. Reader picks and favorites are read by a person before they appear.