North Central Travel Guide
Virginia Beach
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Ocean Breeze Waterpark
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Ocean Breeze Waterpark during your visit to Virginia Beach. Discover the seafood restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Ziplining and Climbing at The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
Top hotels in North Central
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
The balcony and watching the the sunrise and sunset was the best !
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
Keep the good job !
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
It was overall a great stay. We got there early, and we were able to get early check in. We stayed in the jacuzzi suite, and it was perfect. The view was great, the bed was really comfortable, and great water pressure in the shower.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Great location and staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Schooner Inn
We liked everything about this hotel. It is a perfect place to stay on the Ocean front. View is amazing, and the staff is too.Easy access and parking is great also.We will be back very soon.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Best place on the beach
Reviewed on 9 May 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.