The ocean comes to you at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, home to sharks, sting rays, sea turtles, and jellyfish. If you want to see nature in action, sign up for one of the aquarium's whale- or dolphin- watching tours. More interested in taking to the skies than the ocean? The Military Aviation Museum features exhibits with World War I and World War II aircraft, and stages airshows throughout the year. Soar to new heights on foot when you climb to the top of 1881 Cape Henry Lighthouse and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Beach bums staying in a Virginia Beach vacation rental will think they've died and gone to heaven. Start your day with a walk or bike ride down the 3-mile oceanfront boardwalk, pausing to enjoy street performers and outdoor cafes. During the summer, the boardwalk's multiple stages feature live evening concerts. Want to test your sea legs? You can sign up for surfing, standup paddleboarding, and kayaking lessons throughout the area. Nestled along the Chesapeake Bay, the 2,800-acre First Landing State Park features a public beach, 20 miles of hiking and biking trails, and areas for camping, fishing, and swimming.
If you book your Virginia Beach vacation rental for the summer, get ready for some hot and humid weather, with daytime temperatures reaching the high 80s. While rain isn't always synonymous with beach destinations, Virginia Beach sees about 50 inches of rain annually. In fact, make sure you pack an umbrella with your swimsuit, as spring and summer are the wettest seasons, garnering up to 10 inches of rain each month. Winters are cool, with temperatures frequently dropping to freezing at night. Sandy beaches are sometimes covered with a blanket of snow in the winter, particularly in January and February.
Dotted with rivers, lakes, and creeks, Virginia Beach offers a watery landscape, set at the meeting point of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Nature enthusiasts will fall in love with the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, an 8,000-acre preserve nestled between the ocean and the Back Bay, and located on Virginia's Outer Banks barrier islands. Explore the islands on foot or by boat and you'll come across large sand dunes, maritime forests, marshes, ponds, and ocean beaches. In the winter, the island's reservoirs serve as homes for migrating wildfowl.
The beaches in Virginia Beach are an attraction all their own. Vacation rentals are available near beach locales like Sandbridge Beach, a tranquil location with soft sand and calm waves, and Chicks Beach, a secluded beach with a wooded backdrop and gentle waters. You may also enjoy Croatan Beach, a low-key beach that’s a popular spot for surfers and watersport enthusiasts.
The nearest airport is in Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.), located 13 mi (20.9 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.), which is 34.3 mi (55.3 km) away.
Virginia Beach is located on the southern tip of the Chesapeake Bay, leading to a coastal cuisine that’s focused on fresh seafood. The unique restaurants and eateries near Virginia Beach vacation rentals serve the rich bounty of the bay and the fertile farmland, combining fresh seafood and locally harvested ingredients. The top delicacies are Lynnhaven oysters, Pungo strawberries, and seasonal soft-shell crab.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 1,299 vacation rentals around Virginia Beach. From 709 house rentals to 63 cabin rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.
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Vrbo offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in Virginia Beach. From Vrbo travelers, the top most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
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