Virginia Beach has sightseeing & tours of all kinds so you are sure to find something fun for the family. In fact, there are so many sightseeing tours to do in Virginia Beach that it will take many vacations here to see and do them all. Aquariums are great activities for visitors with children. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is a favorite for visitors that provides several Virginia Beach attractions and exhibits perfect for entertaining the little ones. There are 300 species of sea and land animals living right on the premises including Komodo dragons, otters, owls, seals and sharks. You can learn about each species by hands-on participation, fun shows and informational talks.
Boat tours are perfect for sightseeing
Head down to the Marina District at Rudee Inlet where you can take a sightseeing tour on one of the family head boats. Journey out to sea on a tour boat like The Rudee Mariner or The Rudee Flipper. This is so much fun for the entire family and the kids love it. There really is nothing better than cruising the sea with your family leaving all the worries to the Captain and crew. It is days like these that make lasting memories of your trip to Virginia Beach.
The historic Cavalier Hotel Reopens! The historic Cavalier Hotel reclaimed its well-deserved reputation as a luxury destination in Virginia Beach w… Read More
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Game On is a 54’ Custom Sport Fishing Boat. She has a 1015 HP C-18 Caterpillar engine allowing a fast cruise speed to get to the fishing grounds faster. She is Coast Guard certified to carry up to 18 passengers.
Game On has the most fishing space available on any boat in Virginia Beach and he… Read More
The Battleship Wisconsin 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA, United States (757) 664-1000
Berthed at Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided tour or, with an additional charge, our guided Topside Tour that will take you back in time to experience this majestic ship that earned five b… Read More
Aqua Lane Pickleball 928 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach, VA, USA (757) 435-4877
Learn the Fun Game of Pickleball in a relaxed inviting outdoor setting at the Pickleball Virginia Beach Complex. Lessons, Clinics. Beginners Welcome. Just wear comfortable clothes and court shoes. Pickleball gear is supplied. Ages 10 and up Read More
Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum 1113 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (757) 437-8432
This unique museum is located in the last remaining Virginia Beach Boardwalk cottage, de Witt Cottage, which was built in 1895. There is an array of wildfowl artifacts and art as well as representations of the early history of the Virginia Beach. And the best part is that admission is free. 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
Bay Venture Boat Rentals 600 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA (757) 491-5756
Be your own captain! Explore the inland waters on your own boat. They have a HUGE fleet of 24 foot pontoons which can accomodate up to 14 passengers, so bring the whole family. Full and half day rentals are available, seven days a week. Enjoy sightseeing, watersports, fishing, cruising, or pulling u… 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
Cape Henry Lighthouse 583 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (757) 422-9421
The Cape Henry Lighthouse stands near the "First Landing" site of the Jamestown settlers, and was authorized by George Washington and overseen by Alexander Hamilton. Completed in 1792, the construction of the Cape Henry Lighthouse was one of the first acts of the newly formed Federal government. The… 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 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
Coastal Va Brews Cruise Brewery Tours 213 Pennsylvania Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, USA (757) 381-1514
We offer safe, fun and informative tours of local breweries. Enjoy multiple tastings and behind the scene tours at each stop. You’ll have time to grab another pint or fill your growler our bus “Gertrude” has a custom Growler/Crowler/Bottle cooler onboard so you can take your favorite brews hom… Read More
Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. Health Center & Spa 215 67th Street, Virginia Beach, VA, USA 757-457-7202
Since 1967, the non-profit A.R.E. Health Center & Spa has been helping individuals in the Virginia Beach area transform their lives with holistic healing, including massage therapy, bodywork, hydrotherapies, acupuncture, chiropractic care and more. We focus on comprehensive body/mind/spirit care - a… Read More
First Landing Charters 3211 Lynnhaven Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (757) 708-0707
From off-shore fishing to private dolphin watching or an intimate cruise with friends or a loved ones, Captain Jay will provide you with the time of your life aboard the SusanC.
If you are looking to catch your first fish ever, or target tuna from The Norfolk Canyon down to the "Triple Zeros" th… Read More
Ghosts of Virginia Beach {36.85417677318101,-75.97582061639405} (757) 498-2127
Ghost of Virginia Beach began in 2003 as the City's ORIGINAL GHOST WALK. Your "Scaryteller" will lead you on an easy, 90-minute walking tour where you'll hear eerie stories about the history and haunts of the city. Stories of pirates, witches and ghosts, haunted beaches, highways, restaurants and h… 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
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
Nauticus 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA, United States 757-664-1000
Nauticus is an attraction located in Norfolk, Virginia, just a short distance away from Virginia Beach. Found on One Waterside Drive, Nauticus is conveniently located and very fun to see in person. It is interesting to children and adults alike. This attraction is an assemblage of science and techno… Read More
Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana 1750 Tomcat Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (757) 433-2366
Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana is the Navy's east coast Master Jet Base.
Home to seventeen strike fighter squadrons of F/A-18 Hornets and F/A-18 Super Hornets, the base is the sole East Coast Master Jet Base and home to all the east coast strike-fighter (VFA) units (excluding VFA-86 and Marine Co… Read More
Navy Seal Monument 3800 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, USA 772-595-5845
A public monument honoring Navy SEALs was long overdue – until the Museum created one on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk.
Although a great number of SEAL forerunners trained in Ft. Pierce during World War Two starting in 1943, the earliest SEAL predecessors came together in Virginia Beach in 1942.… Read More
Neptune Ghosts 3001 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, USA (757) 317-5622
Virginia Beach is no stranger to tragedy with a haunted history spanning centuries and true stories left behind revealing the real hauntings of countless Virginia Beach spirits. Meet its ghosts on a ghost tour where curious lost souls will join you on a walk down the eerie boardwalk at night. Add a … 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
Poseidon Watersports 11 Marina Road, Cape Charles, VA, USA (757) 902-0400
Poseidon Watersports is located in Cape Charles, VA. We specialize in jet ski rentals and jet ski tours on the Chesapeake Bay. We offer kayak and paddle board rentals too. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun experience on the Chesapeake Bay waters. Affordable prices and largest jet ski rental ridi… 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 Tours 200 Winston Salem Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757-425-3400
Rudee Tours at the Virginia Beach Marina District is The Best Way to See the Sea! Whatever the occasion or season, they surely will have a boat tour that will exceed your family's expectations. In fact they have been operating Dolphin Watching Tours out of Rudee Inlet for over 35 years. There is no … Read More
Sandbridge Little Island Fishing Pier {36.69414744451271,-75.92253456347656} (757) 385-4461
Completed in 2006, this cooperative project with the City of Virginia Beach, totaled approximately $431,383. A grant of $36,000 was provided from the VSRFDF to assist in the improvement of the fishing pier and access walkway. Most common saltwater species may be caught in this area.
The Little … Read More
The Bunny Hutch 1165 Jensen Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451, USA (866) 488-4248
The Bunny Hutch Boutique was originally founded by six zookeepers as a way to raise money for other rescue animals in Hampton Roads and the surrounding areas by offering unique animal-made, sustainable products in exchange for donations.
Then, one day, some dropped off a few snakes who needed new… 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
Va Beach Buggies 2244 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, USA (757) 387-1127
VA BEACH BUGGIES specializes in the weekly rental of low speed vehicles. We serve Sandbridge Virginia Beach and surrounding areas.
Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) vs. Golf Cart
In Virginia Beach golf carts are illegal to drive on the street. VA Beach Buggies solely rents LSV's to ensure a fun and saf… Read More
Virginia Air & Space Center 600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA, United States (757) 727-0900
Imaginations will soar at this hands-on, minds-on science center that features interactive exhibits, a five-story-high IMAX Theater and Cool Science every day!
Explore 100 years of flight with more than 30 aircraft, take the yoke at a number of flight simulators, and see awe-inspiring space-flig… 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 Bike Tours 117 Saw Grass Bend, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA (757) 235-4859
Go Beyond the Boardwalk with Virginia Beach Bike Tours! We'll take you on an adventure north of the boardwalk to discover the other side of Virginia Beach that's full of unique history, hidden ecosystems and gorgeous neighborhoods! Discover the hidden gems of Virginia Beach like First Landing State … Read More
Virginia Beach Fishing Pier 1500 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, United States 757-428-2333
The Fishing Pier has always been a hot spot in the resort city of Virginia Beach and is located at 15th Street almost directly in the center of the boardwalk. Fishing the Virginia Beach pier is a highlight for anglers from all over with all types of skill levels. They catch all kinds of fish at the… 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
Virginia Zoo in Norfolk 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA, United States (757) 441-2374
The Virginia Zoological Park seeks to increase understanding of the world's flora and fauna and to add to the growing body of knowledge about them; to display animals respectfully, in a way that encourages their natural behavior; to conserve animals and their habitats; and to offer opportunities for… Read More
