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Before you go
Your trip to Virginia Beach.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Virginia Beach – Virginia Destination Williamsburg and the Historic Triangle
How to get there
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Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 25 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Norfolk Airport (ORF) is about 25 km away. By car, you reach it via I‑264, about 90 km from Williamsburg. Intercity buses and trains serve Norfolk, about 30 km away.
How many days
Two days for beach, boardwalk, the aquarium and First Landing; one more day for boat trips and dolphin‑watching tours.
When to go
June through September is best for the beach, when the water is warmer; May and September tend to be less crowded. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November. Dolphins often appear near the coast in summer; from December through March there are whale‑watching trips.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Helpful tip: the central oceanfront is walkable or bikeable, but First Landing and the aquarium are a few kilometers away. In summer a trolley runs along the boardwalk.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Virginia Beach
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Morning
Promenade and beach
Walk or bike the boardwalk to the statue of King Neptune and allow time for the beach.
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Afternoon
Virginia Aquarium
Visit the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, south of the oceanfront, and in summer take a boat trip to see dolphins.
2 days in Virginia Beach
Day 2
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Morning
First Landing State Park
Hike one of the trails through the coastal forest and cypress swamps of First Landing, finishing at the bay beach.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Virginia Beach?
Go to the beach, walk or bike the boardwalk, visit the Virginia Aquarium, hike in First Landing State Park and take boat trips to see dolphins.
Is Virginia Beach far from Williamsburg?
It’s about 90 km via I‑64; the route crosses the bay through a tunnel and can experience rush‑hour traffic.
Do you have to pay to go to the beach in Virginia Beach?
There is no charge to access the beach; boardwalk parking lots are paid.
What time zone is Virginia Beach in?
Virginia Beach follows Eastern Time: UTC‑5 in winter and UTC‑4 during daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.