North Central Travel Guide
Virginia Beach
Visit North Central
Popular places to visit
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Soak up the atmosphere as you stroll along this oceanfront strip, the heart of Virginia Beach’s dining and entertainment scene.
Sandbridge Beach
Escape to this quiet, family-friendly beach to enjoy fishing, strolling, dining on fresh seafood or simply relaxing on the sand.
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Virginia Beach Convention Center during your trip to Virginia Beach. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana is just one of the places to see in Virginia Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Virginia Beach Sportsplex
Catch an event at Virginia Beach Sportsplex during your trip to Virginia Beach. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this walkable area.
First Landing State Park
Relax on an uncrowded beach, cycle along a winding trail and see a range of natural environments, such as swamps, wetlands and dunes.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Ziplining and Climbing at The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
Top hotels in North Central
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Virginia Beach Town Center
The room was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. The breakfast provided was fresh and delicious. The best of our stay was how helpful the staff was.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
Room is clean. We love the ocean front view.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Very nice staff, with the exception of one person. Nice room, beautiful view, nice breakfast food and eating area.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Oceanaire Virginia Beach
Clean and I felt really safe they have top tear customer service!! can’t wait to stay again!!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Ocean Beach Club Virginia Beach
Viv was amazing!!!!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG
Decent stay
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Central
Lynnhaven
Travellers enjoy Lynnhaven for its beaches and restaurants. Consider checking out Francis Land House while you're in the area.
Windsor Woods
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Windsor Woods and surrounding area, you can visit Princess Anne Plaza Shopping Center and Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.
Virginia Beach Town Center
You'll love the stunning beaches in Virginia Beach Town Center, and you might want to stick around to check out Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, a top place to visit.
Great Neck
If you're spending some time in Great Neck, Great Neck Park and Hilltop Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest
If you're spending some time in Northwest, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts and Norfolk Premium Outlets are top sights worth seeing.
Chimney Hill
Chimney Hill might not have many top sights, but Lynnhaven Mall and Princess Anne Plaza Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
