You may prefer the easy pace of the boardwalk bike path, or the 20 miles of trails at First Landing State Park. The more daring explorer will appreciate a more rugged journey through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge to False Cape State Park, all the while catching sight of the best nature has to offer along the way. First-time visitors may enjoy one of the many guided tours on the trails of our state and city parks and wildlife refuges. If you prefer to explore alone, you can retrace the steps of the first English settlers at Cape Henry, or take yourself on a self-guided nature walk through the saw grass of the North Landing River Natural Area. Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boat Excursions Enjoy the great Atlantic by boat and experience first-hand our favorite ocean visitors, the bottlenose dolphin and the juvenile humpback whale.
Boat tours run almost year-round and are perfect additions to any visit.
You can bring your own equipment and spend a day cruising the quiet bay waters or the 121 miles of inland waterways, or join a group led by an experienced guide on one of the many guided tours offered. While touring, you'll be amazed by the plant and animal life that abounds within our wetland environs. False Cape State Park First Landing State Park Great Dismal Swamp Kiptopeke Beach State Park Mackay Island Refuge North Landing River Natural Area Virginia Beach Oceanfront Birding Birding in Virginia Beach is a year-round adventure. See the first nesting bald eagles in Virginia Beach, or search the skies for the many varieties of falcons and hawks. For those who wish to feel right at home, First Landing State Park has sites and cabins complete with all the amenities you feel you just can't do without.