Harbor Seal Splash: The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Harbor Seal Splash is the only program in the United States that allows visitors to interact with harbor seals.
Seals Behind the Scenes Program
A variation of Seal Splash, this program is one hour long, available to children ages 3 and up, and offers an up-close opportunity to touch the seals.
To learn more, visit the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.
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Things to do, places to go, people to see…
Where to start? With so many attractions, you can do as much—or as little—as you want. Let’s see, do you go fishing off the pier, golfing at some of the finest greens on the East Coast, dancing at the bandstand just a couple blocks away, or shopping at some fabulous stores, or perhaps you want to simply float in the water, maybe sit on the beach and start the day with a breathtaking sunrise? Oh, so many choices.
Whatever you want to do, we can point you in the right direction.
Can You Say Fun?- Ocean Breeze Water Park
- Oceana Naval Air Station
- Holiday Lights at the Beach
- Over Two Miles of Boardwalk
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg Discount tickets available
For the Sports Fan
- Some of the Finest Golf Courses on the East Coast
- YMCA Facilities Membership passes for our guests
A Natural Attraction
- Surf and Deep Sea Fishing
- Whale and Dolphin Watching
- Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center with IMAX Movies
Discount admission available - Sunset Cruises
Music Lovers Unite
- Music Festivals and Free Seasonal Boardwalk Entertainment
- Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater
A Talent for Art
Uniquely Virginia Beach
- Cape Henry Lighthouses
- Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum
- Virginia's Jewel
- Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment
- Virginia Beach Convention Center
- Christian Broadcasting Network
Downtown Norfolk
- Chrysler Museum of Art
- MacArthur Center
- Nauticus
- Theaters with Broadway Performances
Local Events
Calendar of Events
There’s something going on all the livelong day! Not to mention all year long. From fabulous festivals to wonderful music, parades, marathons, surfing championships and sandcastle contests, you’ll find something to tickle your fancy. See what special activities are happening during your visit.
Beach Street USA : June - August
Join in as puppets, bands, jugglers, magicians, and others entertain you on the sidewalks of Atlantic Avenue!
Beach Street USA is comprised of an amazing array of talented street performers along the sidewalks of Atlantic Avenue, 17th to 25th Streets, from 8pm to 11:30pm nightly (midnight on weekends). Live concerts and theatrical productions take place seven nights a week from 6pm to 11pm on stages at 7th, 13th, 17th, 24th, and 25th Streets along the oceanfront. See the year-round Beach Events schedule...
First Landing Foundation
Four hundred years ago on April 26, 1607, the English settlers who would go on to found Jamestown made their First Landing at Cape Henry. The Historic Villages at Cape Henry have been carefully recreated on Fort Story and you are invited to travel back in time and watch history come alive.
A Native American village welcomes you as you travel through beautiful wooded, winding paths full of cultural history. On trails amid live oak trees, journey into the past as tribal members build canoes, cure meats, and share stories of ancestral history. As you complete your journey through the village, a clearing reveals a 17th century colonial outpost. History truly comes alive in this village. Open dates are from May to September annually.
Enjoy a live outdoor theater production "1607: First Landing" by local playwright, Chip Fortier. See site for times.
Regional Events
The Historic Triangle: Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown
About a 45-minute drive away is the heart of our country’s history: Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. Fascinating historic sites, wonderful shopping, fun adventure parks and great food, this is a terrific side trip for the whole family. Find out more...