North Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Activities
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
Ziplining and Climbing at The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
Our pick of the best North Central Hotel Deals
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Beach was nice bar was also cool
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Our room was 5 star. Room smelled very clean upon entering and was spotless. Beautiful views and the elevators were very responsive. Breakfast was very good with nice selection! Only complaint was the valet parking. Having to wait for our vehicle when we were ready to leave or sitting in the street ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
The room was pretty small & standard. The tv was old, it wasn’t a smart tv so we couldn’t cast anything to it or watch Netflix or anything. The toilet kept running & the floor was dirty
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
The room was clean. The staff was very friendly. You can walk right onto the beach. I would definitely go again.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
You have to park a block and a half away, even with a handicap sticker.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Schooner Inn
Have returned as a guest multiple times over the years- my favorite VB hotel. Friendly; at a (usually) quiet end of the beach; ammenities are GREAT for the price. This time, however, ocean view was obstructed by tractor trailers due to monster truck event right outside. So much for a quiet, peaceful ...
Reviewed on 18 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.
