What to do and see in Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA): The Best Outdoor Activities

April 21, 2022 Concepcion Newsome

Virginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resort: gorgeous beaches, a lively boardwalk, plenty of restaurants and nightspots, and amusement rides sure to appeal to kids. Sports enthusiasts will find celebrated golf courses in Virginia Beach and the surrounding area, as well as sea kayaking and miles of hiking trails. Many believe Virginia Beach is at its best in the off-season, when the town is less crowded but the weather is still mild.
Restaurants in Virginia Beach

1. Tula Paddle Sports

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5.0 based on 147 reviews

Tula Paddle Sports

Stand-up paddleboard and Kayak rentals, lessons, tours and sales. Pontoon cruises up to 6 people. See dolphins, visit waterfront restaurants, cruise the back waters of VB. Open every day of the week Memorial Day through Labor Day or by reservation. 757-502-TULA

2. Kayak Nature Tours, Ltd.

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5.0 based on 261 reviews

Kayak Nature Tours, Ltd.

Dolphin Kayaking Tours are the most exciting "thing to do in Virginia Beach." Our 2.5 hour guided Kayak Dolphin Tours start in April and continue through October, where you can experience wild dolphins up close and personal. This is our most exciting kayak adventure launching through the surf into the Atlantic Ocean. We have been operating 1996 as a professional guided kayak tour company in the Hampton Roads area. We offer fun, exciting, and memorable kayak tours throughout Southeast Virginia. We have built an excellent reputation among local guests and visitors alike. Our other 2.5 hour tours take place on calm inland protected waters to The Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, First Landing State Park, North West River, or our sunset tour in the beautiful Norfolk Botanical Gardens. We have 2.5 hour trips to other locations and all day trips to the Deserted Beaches of the Eastern Shore and Lake Drummond in the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

3. VB Surf Sessions

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5.0 based on 110 reviews

VB Surf Sessions

"Virginia's #1 Surf School" - We're a professional Surf School, offering the best options and prices for: Surf Lessons, Surf Camps, Stand Up Paddleboard Tours, Kayak Tours, Board Rentals, Bike Rentals, and more!

4. Virginia Beach Horseback

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5.0 based on 649 reviews

Virginia Beach Horseback

Virginia Beach & Outer Banks Horseback is a rental service specializing in guided beach horseback rides. We genuinely have a passion and love to horseback ride. Our ability to do it on the beach is something everyone in this world should experience. We strive to give our customers an adventure and memory that they will never forget.

5. Seth Broudy's School of Surf

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Seth Broudy's School of Surf

Come ride waves with us today and Experience the Excitement!

6. Rudee Rocket

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Rudee Rocket

When we say, "Just Add Water and 2000 Horse Power," you know we are talking about the Rudee Rocket cruise along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Bring your family and friends and climb aboard our 70-foot bright yellow speedboat. This trip will have you experience the Atlantic Ocean and mouth of the Chesapeake Bay like never before! Enjoy a thrilling, fast ride at exciting speeds with plenty of seating for everyone! During the 60-minute cruise, you will watch bottlenose dolphins jump and surf in the boat's wake as the Rocket speeds along the oceanfront. It will then make its way along the shoreline past the famous and historic Cape Henry Lighthouses and our beautiful gold coast. With the throttles down and wind in your hair, you'll understand why we are THE greatest thrill ride on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. All trips depart from the Virginia Beach Fishing Center.

7. AquaMan Sportfishing Charters

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AquaMan Sportfishing Charters

Welcome aboard the "Flat Line", a fully equipped diesel powered Jersey Sportfisherman, and enjoy a fast, comfortable ride to some of the most fruitful fishing grounds on the East Coast. We offer a variety of adventures for everyone including large groups and individuals. Come experience the thrill of offshore fishing or enjoy a day of inshore fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. We are located in Virginia Beach, VA on Rudee Inlet right behind Rudee's Restaurant.

8. Beach Bike Tours, LLC

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Beach Bike Tours, LLC

Beach Bike Tours is an active alternative to traditional sightseeing, offering family-friendly guided bicycle tours. Participants explore the beauty, history and culture of Virginia Beach from a bicycle.

9. Rudee Inlet Stand Up Paddle

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Rudee Inlet Stand Up Paddle

Rudee Inlet Stand Up Paddle is a school that teaches Stand Up Paddle. In business since 2011, we strive to spread aloha and have fun while teaching the way cool sport of SUP. We start out in nice calm flat water teaching intro to paddle..then graduate up to ocean and or yoga paddles....RI'SUP the place to start and continue your paddle journey!!

10. The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium

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The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium

Are you ready for the best climbing and zip line adventure Virginia Beach has to offer? Get outside and into The Adventure Park to experience our self-guided tree-to-tree climbing adventure. The Aerial Forest Adventure Park features climbing and zip lining through majestic trees near the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center's Marsh Pavilion. Ideal for all adults and children 5+ at any fitness level, you'll go at your own pace for a fun, exciting, and self-guided adventure, the perfect combination of challenge and fun. You'll start with a safety briefing and practice session, then we let you choose your own adventure among our 17 treetop trails. Our trails are color-coded like ski trails for all abilities and are designed for self-discovery. We’re the largest climbing park in Virginia Beach, with more than 258 challenging crossings made of rope, cable, and wood. These include 27 zip lines, with our longest zip line running 315 feet and crossing Owls Creek.

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