Although Virginia Beach beckons to sunbathers and sandcastle-builders, the resort city is a wonderland for sports enthusiasts and those desiring more physical adventures. More than 18,600 acres of state parks and wildlife refuges, over 121 navigable miles of waterways and 35 miles of ocean and bay beaches give visitors a variety of landscapes for exploring the great outdoors and testing their skills.
A virtually undiscovered ecological treasure, Virginia Beach is home to one of the last great salt marsh habitats on the East Coast. The miles of waterways take the form of river, bays, lakes, marsh areas and fingers of water that all flow into the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. One of the best ways to experience this jewel is by kayak. When you explore by kayak, you experience nature at its most pristine and undisturbed. With no engines, no props, to propel you, you slow down and take a step back in time. The birds, the fish and other wildlife seem to relax a bit, allowing you to get a little bit closer. If you’d like to try something new this vacation, there are a variety of outfitters in Virginia Beach that offer everything from guided tours to simple lessons and equipment rental. Look one of them up to plan the perfect escape for you and your family when you come to Virginia Beach.
Many people already know that Virginia Beach is considered the Striper fishing capital of the world. What they don’t know is that we have a bay and ocean filled with fish that are just as feisty as the striper, and can provide year-around angling opportunities. Do battle with granders while off-shore angling from June through September, avoid gears and licenses and head to one of our piers and cast your line, or try your hand at surf fishing, right at sea level! There are plenty of opportunities to make a great catch!
When you’re done with the beaches, head over to the variety of shopping centers—from sophisticated to hip to classic, there are shopping choices for everyone. Our malls, boutiques and shopping centers are nearby or easily accessible, so get ready to fill those shopping bags with wonderful treasures. Still want a taste of the outdoors? Check out one of our eleven top-rated golf courses, designed by world-famous course architects like Fred Couples and Arnold Palmer.
Virginia Beach…it offers so much to explore that it’s hard to fit it all into one vacation!
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