- TripBuzz found 101 things to do with kids in or near Virginia Beach, Virginia, including 79 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton.
- From Sandbridge Beach to Beach Eco Tours, the Virginia Beach area offers 79 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Aquariums, Kayaking and Mini Golf.
- With a population of almost 450,000, Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia. The city attracts a number of tourists throughout the year with its prime location on the Atlantic coast and at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The city is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as having the largest pleasure beach in the world.
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Paintball takes place on a woodland course with natural obstacles as trained referees oversee each game
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Considered to be quiet and family-oriented, the Sandbridge Beach is an alternative to the very busy Virginia Beach. The waves are normally easy and the water is relatively shallow, giving even young children a swimming experience in addition to numerous animal watching activities.
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3233 Pacific Ave at the Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Beach Eco Tours offers stand up paddleboard tours, lessons, and rentals on the Chesapeake Bay and other nearby waterways. The various wildlife guests can encounter include dolphins, osprey, bald eagles, herons, and various other waterfowl.
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Guests to Virginia Beach are able to enjoy the most common beach activities, including lounging, swimming, vollyball, sand creations, and picnicking. The beaches are free for general access, but equipment rental and nearby attractions have their own associated fees.
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717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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The primary attraction at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is a 300,000-gallon tank. Popular aquatic animals at the institute include sharks, barracuda, sea turtles, and otters, which are available for public viewing in addition to the numerous events and programs offered for multiple age groups.
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Your Virginia Beach vacation isn't complete until you take a dolphin watching tour aboard the Rudee Flipper. Trained Aquarium educators and experienced volunteers will provide you with an information packed tour as you search for everyone's favorite marine mammal.
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Chicks Beach is a public swimming beach with views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. The beach is surrounded by upscale homes some of which can be rented along with four restaurants.
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Discover a quiet, family friendly beach with soft sands and beautiful views, Croatan Beach, has all this and more for visitors. The site features a large, clean beach house, free parking before 10am and fun surf for swimmers.
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319 votes
849 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Based around the concept of a Caribbean paradise, the Ocean Breeze Waterpark features many attractions. There are 16 water slides, a million-gallon wave pool, and a water playground for young children.
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Jungle golf has been a family favorite since it opened in 1970. Furnished with huts, giraffes, and palm trees, families will have fun at the course even if they don't make par.
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Military Aviation Museum
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1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457
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One of the largest private collections of World War I and World War II military aircraft in the world is housed at the Military Aviation Museum. Most of these planes are still airworthy and are regularly flown throughout the year in museum demonstrations.