Best Day Trips from Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach is America’s largest naval station and one of the longest beaches on the East Coast. Surrounding it are the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the colonial Tidewater region, and the entry point to the Chesapeake Bay. History, nature, and water recreation are all accessible within an hour’s drive.

Norfolk & Naval Station Norfolk — 20 Miles / 30 Minutes

A working naval base with the world’s largest concentration of active military ships. Tours available by boat from Nauticus, the maritime museum.