1. Watch the Sunrise.
You'll have to set the alarm for this one, but it will turn out to be one of the most memorable times of your vacation. And don't forget the camera.
Best For:
Tweens (10-12) • Teens (13+) • (Adults)

2. Build a Sand Castle.
If you've ever been relaxing on the beach, admiring everyone else's sand castles, and wishing you knew how to build one - well, have we got a treat for you. Building a sand castle really isn't as difficult as it looks, and only requires a few key tools. So, grab your pail and shovel, and get digging.
Best For: Entire Family

3. Look for dolphins.
The peak season for dolphins in the Virginia Beach area is from June thru September. Take a guided boat trip to see the bottlenose dolphins, which is a popular attraction in Virginia Beach.
Best For: Entire Family

4. Create Memories.
The beach is a great place for getting good photos and those photos will be a great memory to take back home. Follow these easy tips to get better photos to document your vacation memories.
Best For: Entire Family
Tips for taking great beach pictures!

5. Boogie Boarding
The kids are stoked! There isn’t much else to ask for at the beach. This is one activity that the kids seldom get tired of.
Best For:
Kids (7-9) • Tweens (10-12) • Teens (13+)

6. Great Summer Books.
Here's a list of great summer books to read provided by Amazon.com. Great summer books for kids.
Best For:
Kids (7-9) • Tweens (10-12) • Teens (13+) • (Adults)

7. A Walk on the Beach.
On a beautiful summer evening it's a great time for a stroll on the beach... there's nothing like it.
Best For:
Teens (13+) • (Adults)

8. Fly a Kite.
Kite Flying is a great way to spend time at the beach. This is a terrific evening time activity when the beach crowds have dispursed.
Best For:
Entire Family

9. Play. Play. Play.
Look for seashells. Write messages in the sand. Look for critters. Get buried in the sand. The activies on the beach are endless.
Best For: Entire Family

10. Surf's Up.
Great for Beginners! The surf in Virginia Beach is sometimes small but usually rideable. Also, learn to surf in Virginia Beach from Surf Camps and Surfing Lessons.
Best For:
Tweens (10-12) • Teens (13+) • Adults

11. Stay & Play at the Pool.
Perfect for a cloudy day or a day-off from the beach.
Best For: Entire Family