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.
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.