First Landing State Park
"Visitors from Virginia Beach come for an easy coastal escape with beaches, paddling, and shaded trails close to home. The park is also a popular day trip for families and outdoor enthusiasts."
A coastal Virginia park with beaches, marshes, maritime forest, and historic significance at the site of the first English landing.
Machicomoco State Park
"Virginia Beach visitors come for a change of pace from oceanfront activity to tidal-river scenery. It is a good choice for a day of paddling and wildlife watching."
A York River park honoring Indigenous heritage with paddling, shoreline scenery, and interpretive experiences.
Chippokes State Park
"Virginia Beach travelers visit for a change of scenery, especially for nature outings and heritage-focused day trips."
A historic James River park with farm heritage, river views, and family-friendly recreation.
York River State Park
"Virginia Beach travelers visit for a freshwater-and-tidal nature experience that feels very different from the oceanfront. It is a strong choice for paddlers and outdoor families."
A scenic tidal park on the York River known for paddling, fossils, wildlife, and wooded trails.
Kiptopeke State Park
"Virginia Beach visitors often make the trip for a more relaxed shoreline experience and strong wildlife viewing. Kiptopeke is popular for families, anglers, and paddlers looking for a day trip."
A Chesapeake Bay beach park on Virginia's Eastern Shore known for birding, fishing, and coastal scenery.
Merchants Millpond State Park
"Virginia Beach visitors come for a change of pace from the coast, trading oceanfront activity for swamp exploration and quiet water. It is a good destination for nature-focused day trips."
A scenic coastal plain park known for its cypress swamp, paddling, fishing, and wildlife.