10 Things to do Good for Kids in Virginia Beach That You Shouldn't Miss

April 28, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

Virginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resort: gorgeous beaches, a lively boardwalk, plenty of restaurants and nightspots, and amusement rides sure to appeal to kids. Sports enthusiasts will find celebrated golf courses in Virginia Beach and the surrounding area, as well as sea kayaking and miles of hiking trails. Many believe Virginia Beach is at its best in the off-season, when the town is less crowded but the weather is still mild.
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1. Military Aviation Museum

1341 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457-1542 +1 757-721-7767 [email protected] http://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org
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5.0 based on 1,316 reviews

Military Aviation Museum

World War One and Two aircraft THAT STILL FLY are the heart of this unique museum. 40,000 guests each year travel from all over the world to see our aircraft, especially during our major events and airshows. Come see why the Military Aviation Museum is one of the top attractions in all of Virginia Beach! Take a flight in an open cockpit biplane for a once in a lifetime experience, and learn about the heroes of the first fifty years of military aviation.

Reviewed By PABuckeyeFans - Fort Myers, United States

Check out the Jetrtasic Park sculpture garden. Great for kids. Toured the Navy Hangar, Army Harbor, RAF Goxhill Tower, WWI Hangar, Fighter Factory and Cottbus German Hangaar. Has a great gift shop. Service volunteers do the tours with lot's of details and experience.

2. Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum

2401 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-3203 +1 757-422-1587 [email protected] http://vbsurfrescuemuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 315 reviews

Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum

Coastal history is alive and thriving at the Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum. Standing proudly at 24th Street on the Boardwalk, the museum building itself is a Virginia Beach icon on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore lots of fun exhibits and a great gift shop right on the boardwalk!

Reviewed By tesstesta - Portsmouth, United States

Wandered into the museum before a day on the beach and it did not disappoint. The exhibits were easy to understand yet very informative. Highly recommend if you’re interested in shipwrecks, rescue efforts, or even the evolving culture of Virginia Beach. Admission was donation based and the museum allowed our leashed dog in. Definitely check it out!

3. First Landing State Park

2500 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-1415 +1 757-412-2300 [email protected] http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/first-landing.shtml
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4.5 based on 1,070 reviews

First Landing State Park

Nature enthusiasts will love this park with 2,700-acres of hiking trails, cypress swamps and nesting grounds for a variety of birds.

Reviewed By Davidgetsaround

Tucked away on the North side of Virginia Beach is a hidden treasure, a beach and campground, nature preserve and set of hiking trails. First Landing is popular, for those who know where to find it. I find myself going there all throughout the year as a way to enjoy a bit of nature in an otherwise urban life.

4. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

4005 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-4347 +1 757-301-7329 [email protected] http://www.fws.gov/refuge/back_bay/
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4.5 based on 354 reviews

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

This Virginia Beach wildlife refuge offers visitors hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking/canoeing and nature photography in a completely natural environment. The Refuge grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily. The Visitor Center hours of operation are the following: Memorial Day - Labor Day: Tuesday-Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am-4pm Labor Day - Memorial Day: Tuesday-Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 9am-4pm

Reviewed By clp_1234 - Exton, United States

Well worth the ride to south Virginia beach; walking trails, so much 'nature' it was humbling. Bay side, ocean side, on the water, in the sand dunes, land (and wildlife) in between too. Also had a heated bathroom!

5. Virginia Beach Boardwalk

Virginia Beach, VA 23451 +1 (757) 385-4700 http://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/visitors/articles/boardwalk.aspx
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4.5 based on 7,828 reviews

Virginia Beach Boardwalk

This three-mile concrete promenade is always busy with bicyclists, strollers, diners and people-watchers. During the summer, three oceanfront stages offer nightly entertainment.

Reviewed By carolannsworld - Virginia Beach, United States

Virginia Beach Boardwalk (ironically it's a cement walk unlike the boardwalks in New Jersey) goes along 3 miles of beach, has a bike path or you can just stroll along, watch the surfers, and people watch. there are several outdoor restaurants, nautical sculptures, including King Neptune--great for a photo op or use him as a meeting place when you have a large group. As you meander down the boardwalk, check out the souvenir shops, and there are plenty of places to shop on Atlantic Avenue which is the first street as you leave the boardwalk--all very convenient. At Christmas time, you can drive on the boardwalk and see all the decorations and lights.

6. False Cape State Park

4001 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-4347 +1 757-426-7128 [email protected] http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/false-cape
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

False Cape State Park

Limited to hiking, biking and boating, this state park is formed by a mile-wide barrier spit between Back Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

Reviewed By VirginiaKayak - Norfolk, United States

I’ve been here many previous visits but on this chilly day it was excellent. We saw tracks for deer, coyote, feral hog and raccoon. The air was crisp and the sky clear. The trails crossed dunes, beaches, historic trails, wetlands and amazing trees. We saw no other visitors either on the beach or interior of the Park. It was 37 degrees and sunny.

7. Sandbridge Beach

Virginia Beach, VA
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4.5 based on 1,434 reviews

Sandbridge Beach

Reviewed By BiscottiLady - Herndon, United States

We loved our one week beach rental at BEAUTY AND THE BEACH, 3241 Sandpiper Road, Sandbridge Beach, VA. This was literally a last minute rental with Siebert Realty b/c our original rental with Sandbridge Realty was full of mold and we REFUSED to stay there. Beauty and the Beach was lovely, apparently recently been renovated. The house has 3 levels, 5 bedrooms and 4 baths - lots of room for our family of 6, plus a very tame dog, to spread out (our adult children accompanied us). The house backs to the canal, so it's a couple of blocks from the beach, but that was ok for us. Plenty of driveway space for several cars, a deck on the front and back of the house, a well maintained backyard swimming pool, a small dock to the canal with an available kayak, and a firepit on the side of the house (we made s'mores one night which was fun). This was our first family vacation to Sandbridge and it was great - very quiet and not many people on the beach (we were there Aug 29-Sept 5, 2020). We've had family beach vacations for 30+ years with our kids, who all said this was their favorite beach rental yet. We would rent here again. And many thanks to Siebert Realty for helping us rent at the last minute :)

8. Chick's Beach

Virginia Beach, VA 23455
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4.5 based on 213 reviews

Chick's Beach

Reviewed By 843annk - New Hartford, United States

Absolutely fantastic beach for families. Not touristy.... A lot of locals. Calm waves and gorgeous sunsets just over the bay bridge tunnel.

9. The Virginia Beach Convention Center

1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-5674 +1 757-385-2000 http://www.vbfun.com
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4.5 based on 294 reviews

The Virginia Beach Convention Center

Reviewed By 741bettem

very nice conference center easily navigated large main floor for exhibit hall I particularly like that our conference arranged tables for the conference rooms makes note taking easier

10. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-4811 +1 757-385-3474 [email protected] http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/
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4.5 based on 3,502 reviews

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

A 300,000-gallon tank with sharks, rays, and other aquatic species, is the main attraction at this popular aquarium, along with a walk through tunnel featuring sharks, rays, and more. Featuring thousands of animals representing hundreds of species.

Reviewed By ertofu - Alexandria, United States

We took our young kids here with another family with young kids, and we all had a great time. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The aquarium has a variety of exhibits and creatures: sea turtles, ducks, sharks, Komodo dragons, etc. It’s also got a cool boardwalk area outside along the water where you can spot a variety of critters in the wild. It’s a great place to take the family for a few hours.

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