- The most obvious highlight of Virginia Beach is the long, wide sand beaches that stretch along the eastern side of the city. The area extends from the harbor of Hampton Roads southward to the Back Bay and North Carolina border. Initially built as a resort town, Virginia Beach has grown to accommodate 400,000 residents.
The Cape Henry Lighthouse lies in north Virginia Beach and is the oldest federally commissioned lighthouse in the nation. A variety of other historic structures are open for public tours throughout the city. Visitors may wish to tour the Virginia Marine Science Museum on General Booth Boulevard. This interactive museum explains and interprets sea and shore life,with a 50,000 gallon aquarium as well as other exhibits on site.
Recreation - Visitors to Virginia Beach will find an abundance of opportunities for water-oriented activities. Also available within the city limits are several historic properties open for tours and interpretation of Virginia life.
Climate - The constant in Virginia Beach weather is mild temperatures. Because the city is situated on the water, temperatures are more mild during the winter and summer. A constant ocean or bay breeze makes the high humidity more bearable than inland.
Virginia Beach is located in the southeastern portion of the state. The city's southern boundary is shared with North Carolina. Access to the area can be obtained via Interstate 64 and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, from the north, and Highways 17 and 168, from the south. You can also gain access to this city from the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay.