The Virginia Beach Sports Center | Virginia Beach Visitors Guide (2024)

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Walk the trails of First Landing State Park, kayak the quiet waters of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge or join a boat tour in search of dolphins – Virginia Beach rewards nature lovers with unforgettable experiences.

No, the beach is free.

Sandbridge Beach, Chesapeake Bay Beach and the Oceanfront Resort Beach are all free and open to the public.

The Virginia Beach Sports Complex welcomes top-level sports leagues and tournaments of every size, skill level and age group. All just a few short blocks to Oceanfront hotels, restaurants and the famous Virginia Beach Boardwalk.

At 3 miles in length, The Virginia Beach Boardwalk is a 28-foot wide marvel that stretches from 2nd to 40th Street. It's no wonder that this favorite local attraction brings a variety of quaint outdoor restaurants and unbeatable flavor that you won't want to miss.

The following activities are prohibited on the beach, boardwalk, bike path, sidewalks, parks or grassy areas: Public consumption of alcohol, marijuana and/or illegal drugs.

Off-street parking in Virginia Beach starts at $5 per hour and goes up to $15 per day. The average monthly rate is $75. On-street parking at the oceanfront is enforced 7 days a week, 24 hours a day from April 1 through October 31. You have to pay $1.50 per hour and you can stay for a maximum of 3 hours.

It shall be unlawful for any person or corporation to dredge, dig or otherwise remove and carry away any part of any deposit of sand or gravel, or mixture of sand and gravel from any part of the fastland, or beach or bluff, abutting upon any of the rivers, streams or other waters within the jurisdiction of the ...

For lower prices and relatively comfortable temps, arrive in spring (from March to mid-May) or fall (between mid-September and November). You can also save some coin if you visit in December, January or February, but you'll need to bundle up and may encounter reduced hours at select attractions.

Hampton Roads Transit separately runs trolley service at the Oceanfront during the summer season, but rides cost $2 one way.

Why is Virginia Beach so famous? ›

Also known for its flourishing local dining scene, arts and entertainment, maritime history, and family-friendly attractions, Virginia Beach features its own unique districts that offer experiences for everyone to enjoy. It's no surprise the Oceanfront and 3-mile boardwalk is the center of the action in Virginia Beach.

With 285,000 square feet of space, including 12 basketball courts, 24 volleyball courts, a 200 meter, hydraulically banked track, seating for 5,000 spectators and more, there's so much to discover at our new Sports Center.

Owned by the City of Virginia Beach and operated by Eastern Sports Management, this $68 million facility boasts an impressive list of amenities for traveling teams, athletes, and spectators.

In its first year of the operation, the operator lost $1.3 million and $1.4 million the following year, according to the audit. The company had depleted $750,000 in a reserve account to pay unanticipated operating costs.