- The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near Virginia Beach, Virginia, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Aquariums, Piers & Boardwalks and Mini Golf.
- From Sandbridge Beach to First Landing State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Virginia Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton.
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You and your teammates have 60 minutes to search for hidden objects, solve clues, and escape the room
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Considered to be quiet and family-oriented, the Sandbridge Beach is an alternative to the very busy Virginia Beach. The waves are normally easy and the water is relatively shallow, giving even young children a swimming experience in addition to numerous animal watching activities.
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The site of the First Landing State Park is considered to be the location where the Jamestown colonists first arrived. The park itself offers several trails, picnic areas, and the potential for a wide range of birdwatching.
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3233 Pacific Ave at the Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Beach Eco Tours offers stand up paddleboard tours, lessons, and rentals on the Chesapeake Bay and other nearby waterways. The various wildlife guests can encounter include dolphins, osprey, bald eagles, herons, and various other waterfowl.
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Outdoor activities like walking, biking, and skating are common along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. In addition to these free activities with a view of the beach, visitors are able to access hotels, restaurants, video arcades, and a Ferris wheel.
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Neptune's Park provides views of the beach from the board walk and a large statue of Neptune standing guard over the park. In addition to the large 34 foot statue, the park also offers live bands.
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Guests to Virginia Beach are able to enjoy the most common beach activities, including lounging, swimming, vollyball, sand creations, and picnicking. The beaches are free for general access, but equipment rental and nearby attractions have their own associated fees.
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Encompassing over 165 acres, Mount Trashmore Park is a world-renowned park. The parks consists of two man-made mountains, a skate park, two playgrounds, two lakes, and multi-use paths to travel.
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Chicks Beach is a public swimming beach with views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. The beach is surrounded by upscale homes some of which can be rented along with four restaurants.
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Discover a quiet, family friendly beach with soft sands and beautiful views, Croatan Beach, has all this and more for visitors. The site features a large, clean beach house, free parking before 10am and fun surf for swimmers.
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4005 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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The completely natural environment at the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge offers many outdoor activities along Virginia Beach. Visitors are able to fish, bike, and hike within designated segments of the area.