# Things to see in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States): 27 places and when to go

> Virginia Beach, Virginia is a major city in United States with around 1,491,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Wildlife (9), Food and drink (9). The best known are First Landing State Park, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Cape Charles Lighthouse. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/virginia-beach/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 36.8552, -75.9803
- **Population:** About 1,491,000
- **Places:** 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (10) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) (9) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (9) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) (3) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) (3) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 455 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Virginia Beach, Virginia

The places in and around Virginia Beach, Virginia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [First Landing State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/first-landing-state-park/): State park in Virginia, USA · 6.9 km
- [Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/back-bay-national-wildlife-refuge/): Wildlife reserve in Virginia, US · 23 km
- [Cape Charles Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cape-charles-light/): Lighthouse in Virginia, United States · 31 km
- [Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/eastern-shore-of-virginia-national-wildlife-refuge/): United States National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia · 31 km
- [False Cape State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/false-cape-state-park/): State park in Virginia adjacent to North Carolina · 30 km
- [Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mackay-island-national-wildlife-refuge/): United States National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia · 37 km
- [Mockhorn Island Wildlife Management Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mockhorn-island-state-wildlife-management-area/): Park in Northampton County, Virginia, United States of America · 42 km
- [Back Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/back-bay/): Bay in Virginia, United States · 29 km
- [Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fisherman-island-national-wildlife-refuge/): National park · 27 km
- [Kiptopeke State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kiptopeke-state-park/): State park in Virginia, United States · 34 km
- [Lynnhaven Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lynnhaven-bay/): Bay in Virginia, USA · 9.3 km
- [Military Aviation Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/military-aviation-museum/): Aviation museum in Virginia, Princess Anne Road · 20 km
- [Old Donation Episcopal Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/old-donation-church/): Church building in Virginia, United States of America · 13 km
- [Virginia Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/virginia-aquarium-and-marine-science-centers/): Aquarium in Virginia, USA · 3.8 km
- [Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-old-coast-guard-station/): Museum · 534 m
- [Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/virginia-museum-of-contemporary-art/): Non-profit organization in the USA · 960 m
- [Atlantic Fun Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/atlantic-fun-park/): With kids · 1.4 km
- [Back Bay Beach House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/back-bay-beach-house/): Brewery · 2.0 km
- [Chesapeake Bay Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/chesapeake-bay-distillery/): Distillery · 1.2 km
- [Commonwealth Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/commonwealth-brewing-company/): Brewery · 15 km
- [New Realm Brewing Co.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/new-realm-brewing-co/): Brewery · 9.1 km
- [Ocean Breeze Fun Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ocean-breeze-fun-park/): With kids · 4.5 km
- [Reaver Beach Brewing Co.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/reaver-beach-brewing-co/): Brewery · 10 km
- [Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/smartmouth-brewing-pilot-house/): Brewery · 578 m

And the other 3, by what you come to do:

- **Food and drink**: [Three Notch'd Brewing Co](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/three-notch-d-brewing-co/), [Vibrant Shore Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/vibrant-shore-brewing-company/), [Voodoo Brewing Co.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/voodoo-brewing-co/)

## When to go to Virginia Beach, Virginia

The best time to visit Virginia Beach, Virginia is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 44 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 38 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 43 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 57 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 58 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 31 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 17 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 25 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 13 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 02 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 59 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 29 |

In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. In April, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Virginia Beach, Virginia

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 455 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.8552%2C-75.9803)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.8552%2C-75.9803)

## Other towns nearby

- [Norfolk, Virginia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/norfolk/): 20 places · 27 km
- [Hampton, Virginia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hampton/): 17 places · 38 km
- [Hayes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hayes/): 5 places · 71 km
- [Kitty Hawk, North Carolina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kitty-hawk/): 11 places · 90 km
- [Durham](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/durham-2/): 9 places · 133 km
- [Richmond, Virginia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/richmond/): 38 places · 152 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Virginia Beach, Virginia?

The best known: [First Landing State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/first-landing-state-park/), [Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/back-bay-national-wildlife-refuge/), [Cape Charles Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cape-charles-light/), [Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/eastern-shore-of-virginia-national-wildlife-refuge/), [False Cape State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/false-cape-state-park/). In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Virginia Beach, Virginia?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.

### How do you get to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 455 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.8552%2C-75.9803) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Virginia Beach, Virginia as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).