Virginia Marine Science Center , in the winter, charters whale watching trips from January to February. The 2-hour trips are staffed by professionals who put on educational programs and answer questions. Boats sail from Rudee Inlet Friday through Monday. The Center also has dolphin watching trips from June to October, also staffed by experts who can answer almost any question, these trips depart from Rudee Inlet daily from mid-June to Labor Day. 717 General Booth Blvd.
Hours vary by season.
Located a mile and a half south of Rudee Inlet on General Booth Boulevard in Virginia Beach, just down the road from the Virginia Marine Science Musuem. Virginia Beach Fishing Pier is between 14th and 15th streets. The pier rents out fishing rods and sells bait. Open for fishing April through October. Cherie's also has lessons for those tempted by the skates but unsure how to use them.