The Virginia Beach Vacation Boardwalk promises to entertain and educate. Along the way you will learn about the rich history of Virginia, our Military Aviation, Virginia Legends, and many other exhibits. Take away the storied history and richness of our past. The boardwalk runs from 1st street to 40th street along the oceanfront. Walk, run, bike or take the family on a surry ride. The boardwalk offers both a wide concrete walking path and a dedicated bike path too. See, touch, read, and participate in activities on your boardwalk journey. There is something for family members of all ages.

The boardwalk starts at first street adjacent to the Rudee Inlet. Rudee Inlet is where you find the charter tour boats, pirate ship, fishing charter boats and jet skis accessing the Atlantic Ocean.

Grommet Island is the southernmost beach playground on the boardwalk. This 15,000 square foot beach park features wheelchair accessible entrances and an incredible playground that includes poured-in-place surfacing, raised sand tables for sandcastle building at an accessible height, a sensory board for children who are autistic and visually impaired, and a sway boat.

The playground also boasts sculptural features such as dolphins, a surfboard, and a wave that are all fully accessible for children to pretend to ride the waves and swim with the dolphins. Wood polymer decking extends from the playground to accessible seating areas with an umbrella and hand-operated sand scoop designed to be used by a person in a wheelchair, allowing everyBODY to play in the sand.

Located just off the boardwalk and walking path accessible, the Virginia Beach Fishing Center is home to the variety of watercraft to provide outdoor activities for tourists. The Rocket Boat, Fishing Charters, Tour Boats, Jet Skis, Paddleboards and Kayaks are all available for rental use.

As if heading back out to sea, these colorful fish emerging from the ground are a great photo opportunity for the family album.

Aye matey…climb aboard and batten down the hatches. We are headed out to sea.

Ride the Ferris Wheel at night and capture a spectacular view of the ocean and boardwalk. Play games, get exhilarated on rides and laugh with your children. Some of the best family memories are to be had at the Virginia Beach amusement park.

The Old Coast Guard Station and the Surf and Rescue Museum is located adjacent to the 24th street park and is an original architectural example form the start of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort. The Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum honors and preserves the history of Virginia’s coastal communities and maritime heritage. The scope of the Station’s exhibits begins with the Virginia Beach Community and extends to subjects related to Virginia’s oceanfront, coastal and water related heritage.

Learn about the history and importance of our Naval Aviation history through the many unique and detailed sculptural displays. This is the most comprehensive monument on the Virginia Beach boardwalk and will make you proud to be an American.

The Norwegian Lady stands as a guardian to the memory of the rescue of a faltering ship on the shores of Virginia Beach. Come visit her and hear her story presented by live performers.

When there isn’t a major event scheduled for the large stage, you can catch some local musicians performing in a more intimate setting. Come listen in or dance the night away.

Get some open air cross training in while visiting the beach. The rings are fun for all ages!