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.
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.
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.
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
Ziplining and Climbing at The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
Top hotels in North Central
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"We had a nice stay the staff was very accommodatingThe smell of marijuana was very strong. Requested the first floor that was handicap accessible, and it did not have a seat for the tub. Also was very hard to get our patio open."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
"Good breakfast. Valet is through your phone app make sure you ask for the car with ample time. It rained the whole time I was there did not use the pool. It is beach front which is a plus."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
"Accessibility to the beach is a plus, we got the ocean view room and my kids loved it. Although we didn’t go to the pool i wish they would have maintained its cleanliness regularly."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"Friendly"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Ocean Resort
"Our initial impression wasn’t the best. The lobby and elevators were dirty. The stay was nice."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Schooner Inn
"We experienced an upstairs leak in our room. We were given a lame excuse as to why their was leak from maintenance and that there was nothing they could do to keep it from happening. We were moved to another room after the incident occurred twice within hours of each other. It was a bigger room with ..."
Reviewed on 27 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.
