About this city
Also known as: The Resort City
Virginia Beach is an independent, vibrant coastal city located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on the Atlantic Ocean in southeastern Virginia. As the most populous city in the state, it features a resort-driven economy layered over robust agribusiness, aerospace defense, and advanced logistics sectors. Recognized by the Guinness Book of Records for having the world's longest pleasure beach, it serves as a massive tourism epicenter that blends coastal wilderness, historical landing landmarks, and upscale modern oceanfront boardwalk facilities.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Stroll or cycle along the iconic 3-mile Virginia Beach Boardwalk, explore pristine maritime forests and coastal dunes at First Landing State Park, and view thousands of marine animals at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.
