Virginia Beach is an excellent eco tourism spot and has several outdoor tour options available. Many of the popular outdoor tours go through the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. In the winter, we are often visited by migrating humpback whales. The rest of the year you can take a Dolphin watching trip and see our playful bottlenose dolphins as they play and jump in the bow wave of your tour boat. If you want to get a little closer, you might try a sea kayak trip where the dolphins will often come right up to your kayak to say hi. It seems that they are as curious about us as we are about them. You can’t be that close to one of those beautiful animals without being deeply affected by the experience. We are also a nesting spot for sea turtles and many rare species of birds are known to stop in Virginia Beach on their migratory paths.
Horseback riding on the beach has become a very popular new activity during the off-season months. Stroll along the shoreline with your trusty steed and soak in the peaceful beach before the summer chaos begins.
During the warmer months, zipline parks have become a popular activity for those of you who want a little bit of a challenge and an adrenaline rush.
If you are a “do-it-yourselfer”, you can always head up to 64th Street and immerse yourself in a long nature walk through First Landing State Park
The historic Cavalier Hotel Reopens! The historic Cavalier Hotel reclaimed its well-deserved reputation as a luxury destination in Virginia Beach w… Read More
Casinos and gambling have long been a part of the Virginian culture. It is obvious that gaming has played a significant role in forming Virginia… Read More
What is special in Virginia Beach? The Virginia Beaches are a great place to visit if you are looking for some fun in the sun. There are many diffe… Read More
Hunt Club Farm is a one-of-a-kind family-owned and operated farm attraction in Virginia Beach with over 30 acres of farm fun for everyone. Visit our Petting Farm and make friends with our animals, including goats, chickens, cows, sheep, donkeys, llamas, and pigs. Explore our BirdWalk Aviary and ha… Read More
Adventureworks Wetland Zipline Park 1304 Prosperity Road, Virginia Beach, VA, USA 757-216-9891
Adventureworks, a pioneer in treetop zipline parks, has come to the coast. Located on 60 acres of wooded forest in the coastal wetland (so close to the ocean you can smell the salt), but just minutes from the highways and byways of Virginia Beach, this zipline course provides the ideal way to get cl… Read More
Hillier Ignite Fitness Park {36.86478084863022,-75.97853599734492} NA
A fitness park located right on the beach!
Modeled after an existing fitness park in Santa Monica, CA the park features a wide variety of strength training apparatuses and body-weight-based exercise equipment.
Amenities Include:
High Bars (2)
Low Bar (2)
Parallel Bars
Fitness Climber/Ropes… Read More
Afishinado VB Fishing Charters 227 Mediterranean Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, USA (757) 748-0488
Welcome to Afishinado Fishing Charters with Captains Kevin and "Ken". Because of it’s mild climate, Virginia Beach charter fishing is great all year round. Our warmer waters bring many fish species to the region. Add to this the Chesapeake Bay close by, and you can see why the Virginia Beach coas… Read More
Back Bay Getaways 3713 South Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757- 589-1069
Located at the southern end of Sandbridge Beach and at the entrance to over 12,000 acres of protected coastal and marsh habitat, Back Bay Getaways will take you away on an adventure designed by nature. We offer both kayak and mountain bike guided tours, as well as daily rentals. Read More
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge 4005 Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757- 721-2412
Established in 1938, this 8,000-acre fresh water refuge borders the Atlantic Ocean on the east and Back Bay on the west. The barrier islands feature large sand dunes, maritime forests, fresh water marshes, ponds, ocean beach, and large impoundments for wintering wildfowl. These tranquil habitats can… Read More
Back Bay Restoration Foundation Tram Tours 3820 Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757- 721-7666
During spring, summer and fall, the tram departs at 9:00 A.M. and takes roughly one hour to reach the contact station in False Cape. While passing through the refuge, passengers are likely to see a variety of wildlife, which many BBRF tram drivers can help identify, including: ducks, geese, swans, w… Read More
Beach Bike Tours 2901 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (757) 777-6451
Beach Bike Tours is an active alternative to traditional sightseeing, offering family-friendly guided bicycle tours. Participants explore the beauty, history and culture of Virginia Beach from a bicycle. Read More
Beach Eco Tours 3233 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (757) 754-8382
We are Virginia Beach's Original Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) company. We have introduced over 10,000 people to SUP through our tours, lessons, rentals and sales in Southeastern Virginia since 2009. The calm waters of the tributaries leading to the Chesapeake Bay in Southeastern Virginia are perfectly… Read More
Captain Jack’s Pirate Ship 308 Mediterranean Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (757) 305-9700
Blackbeard's Ghost has stolen the Lost Pearl's treasure and we must train the little scallywags on board to become pirates in order to get it back. There are skits, face painting, song and dance and games to practice pirating skills before taking the oath to become an official pirate. Our newly trai… Read More
Chesapeake Bay Center 2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757- 412-2316
Get back to nature at this environmentally-focused, interactive visitor information center in First Landing State Park. The Center showcases a historical exhibition of the first landing of settlers in 1607, resident wood carvers demonstrations of fine art, aquariums, environmental exhibits, classroo… Read More
Chesapeake Bay Diving Center 1725 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (757) 422-3483
Welcome to the home of the diving professionals at Chesapeake Bay Diving Center, a full service diving center. We have been training safe and comfortable divers since 1986. Read More
Chesapeake Bay Pedal Club 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA 757-932-5390
Chesapeake Bay Pedal Club, Virginia Beach Pedal Pub Booze Cruise. Gather some friends and embark on an exciting adventure as you pedal yourselves around Rudee Inlet! BYO beverages and snacks. 2-Hour cruises include ice and water, 10-cycle stations at a bar and an onboard bathroom. We're located just… Read More
Chesapean Outdoors 313 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757- 961-0447
Chesapean Outdoors is Virginia's Beach's premier Eco-tour company. Our popular guided dolphin tour allows a unique perspective into the world of bottlenose dolphins from easy to use sit-on-top ocean kayaks. If the ocean isn't your thing, paddle as the Indians did through calm waters of the Chesapeak… Read More
East Coast Equestrian Training 2508 North Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757- 270-5228
East Coast Equestrian Training Center is a great place for horse camp, riding lessons, equestrian events! Our facility sits on 100 acres in the Pungo Borough of Virginia Beach about 7 miles from the ocean front. With one of the largest attached indoor riding arenas in Southeastern VA we ride year ro… Read More
Ebbing Tides Eco Tours 4425 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (757)-567-4601
Based out of Virginia Beach, Ebbing Tides provides Stand Up Paddle Board Tours, Rentals, Day Camps and ACA certified Lessons in the Chesapeake Bay, Lynnhaven Inlet, and other rivers, marshes in Virginia Beach.
With a Stand Up Paddle Board, you gain access to shallow & secluded water ways a… Read More
Founded by Vickie Shufer in 1986, Eco Images offers a variety of experiences to help others connect with nature and enhance their appreciation of the outdoors. She launched her career with the publication of A Coastal Ecology Coloring Book and A Naturalist's Field Guide to Coastal Communities in 198… Read More
Go Kayak! 117 Saw Grass Bend, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States 757-235-4859
GoKayak! offers guided kayak nature tours out of Rudee Inlet and First Landing State Park. The Rudee Inlet Tour is a guided kayak dolphin/nature tour going into the Atlantic Ocean. The First Landing State Park tour is a scenic nature tour looking for osprey and other wildlife in the most popular sta… Read More
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 3100 Desert Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757- 986-3705
The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is the largest intact remnant of a vast habitat that once covered more than one million acres of southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Formal protection of this resource began in 1973, when the Union Camp Corporation (a local forest pr… Read More
Grommet Island Park 100 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757-385-1100
Grommet Island Park is no regular beach park. In fact it is America’s first 100% handicap accessible park to make certain that every”BODY” can enjoy the beach. The inspiration for this state-of-the art park came from the personal struggles the Thompson family had regarding their son Josh T… Read More
Hampton Roads Air Tours 5190 W Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA, United States (757) 855-5525
For those who enjoy the costal region and love the water, this tour will fly you through our great Chesapeake Bay and then will circle you around the Cape Henry Light House while enjoying the views of Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Read More
We have been operating since 1996 as a professional guided kayak tour company in Virginia Beach. Dolphin Kayaking Tours are the most exciting "thing to do in Virginia Beach". Our 2.5 hour guided Kayak Dolphin Tours start in April and continue through October, where you can experience wild Dolphins s… Read More
Lighthouse Marine & Inflatables 64th St, Virginia Beach, VA, USA (757) 465-2216
Lighthouse Inflatables is the East Coast distributor for Walker Bay inflatable products. Lighthouse Inflatables offers inflatable stand-up paddle boards, inflatables dinghies, inflatable kayaks, inflatable docks, hard dinghies, and small sail boat. Read More
Little Island Park 3820 Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757- 426-7200
Located at Sandbridge Beach on the Atlantic Ocean, this bathing beach provides a chance to frolic in the surf and ample opportunity to view many diving ducks, gulls, and Atlantic bottle-nosed dolphins. Other amenities include concessions, fishing pier, picnic shelters, playground equipment, restroom… Read More
Lynnhaven Dive Center 1413 N Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (757) 481-7949
LDC opened its doors in the fall of 1979. We were located in a small store in hilltop south shopping center, right next to Kmart. We had a 1956 school bus which was converted into a camper to take our students to the Florida springs to get certified. We also dove all the local lakes and explored our… Read More
Mount Trashmore Park 312 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757- 473-5237
Once a landfill, over 60 feet high, 800 feet long and 165 acres. Home to Kids Cove playground, skate ramps, and many special events. Fitness trail, water wise gardens and many more recreational amentities.
World-renowned Mount Trashmore Park encompasses 165 acres and is comprised of two man-made mo… Read More
Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, VA, USA (757) 441-5830
Let us help you plan your visit before you arrive. We have 175 beautiful acres to discover, 7 miles of paved paths and another 7 miles of unpaved paths to explore. We have beautiful collections of roses, camellias, crapemyrtles and a very popular Butterfly House and 3-acre Children’s Garden. We ar… Read More
Protocom Aviation 5172 W Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA, United States (757) 335-1352
Protocom Aviation specializes in customized tours, special events, helicopter instruction & rentals. Come tour the coast in authentic WWII warbirds, such as the classic Stearman or mighty T6 Texan! Or get a bird's eye view from a helicopter, as you cruise the beaches & back bays of beautiful coasta… Read More
Rudee Flipper 200 Winston Salem Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (757) 425-3400
Thank you for considering one of our Cruises! Perhaps you're looking for a Dolphin Watching Tour for your family and friends? Or better yet, a leisure Sunset Cruise! How about a Creek Cruise, or a chance to see one of several species of Whale off of the Atlantic Coast? Read More
Skydive Suffolk 1200 Gene Bolton Drive, Suffolk, VA, United States (757) 539-3531
Skydive Suffolk is the premier skydiving center in the Virginia Beach area and has been in operation since 1960. Skydive Suffolk is a USPA (United States Parachute Association) Group Member and has pledged to adhere to the USPA’s Basic Safety Requirements for students and advanced skydivers. Come… Read More
Surf & Adventure Company 577 Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757- 721-6210
Located in Sandbridge adjacent to National Back Bay Wildlife Refuge with onsite water access. Ocean rentals has everything you need for the beach. Surfboard sales, rentals, surf lessons and surf camps; kayak tours and rentals; bike tours and beach cruiser rentals. Body boards, chairs, umbrellas, bab… Read More
Tula Adventure Sports 2100 Marina Shores Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (757) 502-8852
Tula Adventure Sports provides gear, lessons and rentals in a wide range of watersports, and is your Virginia Beach headquarters for getting out on the water. Hop on a standup paddleboard and cruise along calm, friendly waters. Want to speed things up? Try carving it up on a wakeboard behind a world… Read More
VB Surf Sessions 899 Vanderbilt Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757) 633-5330
VB Surf Sessions, Inc. is a Professional Surf School in Virginia Beach, offering top-notch Instruction to people of all ages and needs.
We provide a high-quality learning experience, delivered with outstanding customer satisfaction.
We strive to make every lesson fun, safe, and an experience of a … Read More
Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757-385-3474
Come sea beyond the surface at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Experience our hands-on exhibits, nature trail, and marshlands.
Get up close and personal with Virginia Beach’s most beloved residents at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. From the sea turtles in the Ligh… Read More
Virginia Beach Horseback {36.854670919377135,-75.97564635791935} 757- 289-5470
Adventure down the beach on horseback from 26th Street for 30-Minute or 1-Hr guided tours along the oceanfront as we experience nature at its best.
No experience is required
These rides are guided with at least 1-2 instructors at a time
Age requiremen… Read More
Virginia Beach Watersports 2100 Marina Shores Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, USA 757-389-8868
We offer private charter boat trips for exciting watersports such as: tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and more! We also offer relaxing boat tours including sunset cruises! We can host up to 6 guests per trip for the watersports package and up to 4 guest per trip for sunset cruises. Our trip times… Read More
Xtreme-U Flyboarding 701 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (757) 816-1360
Welcome to Fly Board………..Their staff of professional instructors are committed to providing you with the safest and most enjoyable experience the area has to offer. This staff is made up almost exclusively of US Veterans who have a deep background in water operations and professional coaching.… Read More
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium 801 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (757) 385-4947
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium — an eco-friendly zip line and aerial adventure experience in the trees above the scenic Owls Creek. Kids, teens and adults can all enjoy The Adventure Park and it's perfect for families or groups too. Up in the trees of the Owls Creek Path you will see wood… Read More
