- Long coastline: Virginia Beach has over 35 miles of sandy beaches.
- Oceanfront resort area: Virginia Beach's Oceanfront is a popular resort area with hotels, restaurants, shops, and attractions.
- Virginia Beach Boardwalk: The Virginia Beach Boardwalk is a three-mile-long boardwalk that runs along the beach and is a popular spot for walking, biking, and fishing.
- Cape Henry Lighthouse: The Cape Henry Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located at the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay.
- First Landing State Park: First Landing State Park is a state park that commemorates the site where English colonists first landed in North America in 1607.
- Adventure Park: Virginia Beach's Adventure Park is an amusement park with rides, shows, and attractions for all ages.
- Military presence: Virginia Beach is home to several military installations, including the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and the Naval Air Station Oceana.
- Water sports: Virginia Beach is a popular spot for water sports such as swimming, surfing, fishing, and boating.
- Annual events: Virginia Beach hosts several annual events, including the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival, the Virginia Beach Boardwalk Art Show, and the East Coast Surfing Championships.