| Virginia Beach is an independent city located in the | | | | surfing and sailing for the beginner with expert |
| South Hampton Roads area in the Commonwealth | | | | instruction and rental equipment. Biking along the |
| of Virginia, on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay | | | | Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Back Bay National |
| and the Atlantic Ocean. | | | | Refuge, hiking and watching wildlife at North River |
| The city extends 28 miles southward from the | | | | Landing Natural Area, and just hanging out at |
| mouth of Chesapeake Bay to the North Carolina | | | | ocean side make Virginia Beach a prime family |
| border, covering 302 square miles of land and | | | | vacation spot. |
| water, with 28 miles of ocean front. | | | | All year long something is going on to excite our |
| Among the attractions of the city are 30 miles of | | | | senses or soothe our souls. From natural wonders |
| shoreline with 28 miles of public beach, state of | | | | to fun festivals, beautiful music to thrilling races, |
| the art medical facilities and the ever changing | | | | theres something for everyone any time of the |
| beauty of its four moderate seasons. Civic | | | | year. |
| leaders, working together to ensure that growth | | | | From sophisticated to hip to classic, there are |
| is orderly and sensitive to environmental concerns, | | | | shopping choices for everyone. |
| have formulated and implemented strategic plans | | | | Climb aboard Aqua Man, a fully equipped diesel |
| for land use, economic development and | | | | powered Bertram Sport fisherman, and enjoy a |
| education. The city is home of The Golden Mile, a | | | | fast ride to some of the most fruitful fishing |
| rapidly growing cluster of new high technology | | | | grounds on the East Coast. Experience the thrill of |
| firms. | | | | offshore fishing or enjoy a day of inshore fishing |
| Most visited attractions are such as the Virginia | | | | in the Cheaspeake Bay. Whichever you choose, |
| Aquarium and Marine Science Centre, Cape Henry | | | | its sure to be a fulfilled day aboard |
| Lighthouses, the Association for Research and | | | | For those who enjoy birding, Virginia Beach offers |
| Enlightenment as well as the Ocean Breeze Water | | | | exceptional opportunities all year round, with birds |
| Park. | | | | that range from huge northern gannets to tiny |
| For the outdoor enthusiast, Virginia Beach offers | | | | warblers that migrate through in spring and fall. |
| sports fishing charters, Scuba and snorkelling, | | | | |