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Eco Toursfromper adultC$95- fromper adultC$82
Historical ToursfromC$42per adultC$34- fromper adultC$14
- fromper adult (price varies by group size)C$241
Eco Toursfromper adultC$95
Fun & GamesfromC$31per adultC$25
Likely To Sell Outfromper adultC$92- fromper adultC$52
E-Bike Toursfromper adultC$84
Beachside festival with live music, art displays, and food trucks. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with a mix of entertainment and beach relaxation.
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Historical aviation museum with a diverse collection of WWI and WWII aircraft, guided tours that highlight military history, and flyable vintage planes.
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Interactive aquarium with a variety of marine and land creatures, educational displays, and a scenic boardwalk nature walk. Enjoy marine science exhibits and dolphin watching.
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Secluded coastal park with serene beach, diverse trails through woods and swamps, and rich local history. Ideal for hiking, biking, and kayaking enthusiasts.
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Clean, well-kept beach with fine sand and a warm, occasionally rough sea. Features a long boardwalk, live music, and art, with a relaxed ambience ideal for unwinding.
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Historic lighthouse on a military base, requiring a shuttle ride and security check. Features scenic coastal views, a historic tour, and a gift shop with unique souvenirs.
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- Ronald 820016 contributionsThe boardwalk is a treasure. Went to the end of the pier. Dolphins, surfers, fishermen were all active. $4 charge for visitors to the pier. Maintenace crews were repairing cracks along the boardwalk. it was good to see nobody tripping over poor concrete.
The Ocean views ever changing and fighter jets soaring overhead.Written May 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Susan J8 contributionsThis museum was amazing! One of the best for military aviation history! Warren is a gem and is so knowledgeable! Definitely recommend!Written June 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Christina N1 contributionTropical Breeze, a two bedroom condo at Seaside at Sandbridge Seibert Reality One block from the beach. Fabulous place, super clean had a wonderful kitchen and comfy couch with huge TV . Sipping coffee on the balcony while listening to the ocean. Quiet and serene. State park up the street gorgeous sunsets. A piece of paradise. Absolutely loved this place.Written April 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Wanderer362533183681 contributionEducational and historical tour of the distillery and production in addition to the tasting of four products. The guide was knowledgeable, upbeat, and friendly. Fun experience for our first distillery tour.Written June 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Marty CClemmons, NC174 contributionsThe aquarium was very nice and the staff extremely knowledgeable! This was a terrific experience for kids and adults of all ages.Written May 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Will P.Midlothian, VA17 contributionsJust north of all the hustle and bustle you'll find First Landing State Park. I've camped there at least three times over recent years and the thing I like the most is that the park gives you the coastal, beachy feeling while being entirely secluded from all the activity you associate with VA Beach. Compared to camping in any of Virginia's beautiful state parks in the western part of the state, I was concerned due to the location that First Landing would struggle to offer the same peaceful experience and Zen-like moments that you find when camping in the rural areas. This was blissfully not the case. In each situation, First Landing gave me and my family a calm, beautiful experience where you get back in touch with nature and time slowly down to a crawl. The campsites vary greatly in size though on average each of them have their benefits and possible drawbacks, depending on what you're looking for or how many people you have in your party. Use your best judgement when booking based on the map or online tools available and during your first stay, take a drive/walk/bike around the campground and make a note of your top 5 or 10 camp sites as well as any that you might want to avoid if you find any that wouldn't suit your future purposes. The bath houses, showers and bathrooms are nice. I've always found them to be clean and the facilities in good working order. The campground offers a few EV charging sites, a bonus for any Tesla owners. Many of the sites will offer a short walk to the beach and shores of the Chesapeake Bay, something I try to do on every visit. If you need anything there are grocery stores and other conveniences within a few minutes drive. The staff are friendly though I have to say after a few visits the only interaction you probably will have is during check in. If you want to take a prolonged walk, run or bike ride, there are long trails just across the road that take you through cypress swamp and nature area - something I have yet to capitalize on because I think this would be a good bike ride on a sunny day though in each case so far we have failed to bring our bikes. I plan to visit First Landing again and again because over several years this park has given us good memories and fun times. I would avoid camping in August because the heat and humidity can be a little too much to be entirely enjoyable.Written February 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- William98Newport News, VA38 contributionsHad a great time at the beach. Stayed at the Marriott Va Beach Oceanfront. Beach is clean and very wide.Written November 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Claudia10229Dallas, TX489 contributionsThis was fun even though the weather was damp and cold. We did make reservations for the tram ride, available certain days only. There was a park ranger who drove and we had an excellent historian, Dr Bob who provided education and information about the Back Bay park, history and details on the area. The tram stops at a visitor center in False Cape State Park where you can buy snacks and rest or you can take walk to another portion with Dr Bob providing education.
When we returned from the 4 hour tram ride, we had a picnic lunch and then walked around a few of the trails at Back Bay Park. the visitor center at Back Bay was closed when we were there but the restrooms were open. Can walk to the beach.
We did have difficulties finding the park since there is also a Back Bay ranger station that is not the visitor center. The real park entrance drives through residential areas and dead ends into the parking lot.Written June 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Janene GCoatesville, PA48 contributionsGo early, no lines, few others on the lighthouse stairs, easy walk to other sites if you don't do the paid tour. Great views from the lighthouse and from the scenic viewing area by the cross of the first landing of Jamestown settlers. Guides are available to answer any questions and explain the lighthouse history and workings.Written May 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sarahElkton, VA2 contributionsIt’s so pretty! I wanted an updated picture of me infront of Neptune and it was a great picture! Long, beautiful walk to and from!Written April 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brianna F4 contributionsI recently brought a few friends with me to the petting farm at Hunt Club Farm. We had a really great time, it was awesome to have a hands on experience like that with their animals. Our favorites were goats + we also LOVED the bird walk. We spent a lot of time feeding the parakeets. We will definitely be back this summer!Written May 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KKCharlotte, NC2 contributionsThere is a big and exciting jungle gym that children seem to thoroughly enjoy playing on. Additionally, I have always taken pleasure in flying kites on the summit of a towering heap of the covered trash mountain.Written February 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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