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.
False Cape State Park
"Virginia Beach is the closest major city and the main gateway for visitors heading to the park's southern shoreline. Travelers from here often come for day hikes, beach access, and wildlife viewing."
A remote coastal park with pristine beaches, dunes, marshes, and abundant wildlife.
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.
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.