Virginia · The Beach.Mom guide

Virginia Beach.

Your beach chapter starts here

An oceanfront getaway with outdoor adventures and room for a quiet stretch of beach time.

Start withA home base near your favorite beach

Make room forSunset dolphin kayak

Leave time forOne beautifully unplanned afternoon

Beyond the beach towel

A few ways to
make it yours.

Start with one shared outing, then build the rest of the day around your family’s pace.

Sunset dolphin kayak

See the coast from the water, with time to look for the little details along the way. Check the launch point and paddling requirements.

Wetland zip tour

Make room for a different side of your destination. Check the meeting point, age guidance, and current schedule as you plan.

Banana boat rides

Make a little time for an adventure on the water. Check the exact marina, trip length, and what’s included before booking.

Boardwalk history walk

Make room for a different side of your destination. Check the meeting point, age guidance, and current schedule as you plan.

Activity ideas are a starting point. Availability, ages, departure locations, and cancellation terms vary by operator.

A little planning goes a long way

Find your place.
Then find your pace.

Before choosing where to stay, compare the beach access and the departure points for your must-do outings. A little less driving leaves a little more vacation.

Explore official Virginia visitor information ↗

Choose your home base.Look at beach access, parking, and the places you’ll spend the most time.
Pick one shared adventure.Check the exact meeting point and the ages or skills required.
Keep a little room in the day.Check local weather and beach guidance, then let your family set the pace.

Another way to get on the water

A Sandbridge jet-ski outing.

Virginia Beach Watersports lists a jet-ski rental at 3713 Sandpiper Road in the Sandbridge area. Review the operator’s age, safety, and check-in requirements.

View the jet-ski experience ↗

Keep the daydream going