Virginia Beach Pictures

You'll find King Neptune emerging as if from the ocean along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk near 31st Street. Jeff Futo Flickr

First Landing State Park is filled with tall cypress trees, some of which tower above the park's 20 miles of hiking trails. jomo333 Getty Images

One of the best times to climb the historic Cape Henry Lighthouse is on a cloudy, cooler day. tmersh Getty Images

For a quiet day at the shore, check out Sandbridge Beach, which sits 15 miles outside the city's resort area. Sherry Smith Getty Images

Crab is featured in several Virginia Beach restaurant dishes, including she crab soup and crab cakes. bhofack2 Getty Images

An array of military planes from World War I and II are on display at the Military Aviation Museum. Joanna Poe Flickr

Popular pastimes at First Landing State Park include kayaking and fishing. Roberto Westbrook Getty Images

The Virginia Beach Boardwalk offers 3 miles of bike and walking paths, plus a pristine white sand beach. eurobanks Getty Images

Made of brick, freestone and sandstone, the original Cape Henry Lighthouse holds the distinction of being America's first Congress-authorized lighthouse. Rain0975 Flickr

At the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, travelers will find multiple animal exhibits, as well as a ropes course and a 3-D theater. Sherry Smith Getty Images

Linger in First Landing State Park until it closes and you'll likely catch a glimpse of one of the East Coast's breathtaking sunsets. Roberto Westbrook Getty Images

Many Virginia Beach hotels overlook the Virginia Beach Boardwalk and its beach. nojustice Getty Images

Pay an extra $24 to $28 at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center and you can enjoy a two- to two-and-a-half-hour whale watching excursion between early January and early March. AllieT09 Getty Images

Seafood commonly found on Virginia Beach restaurant menus include raw Virginia oysters and fried shrimp. Minoxman Getty Images

The Military Aviation Museum boasts an impressive private collection of war-era planes that visitors can get an up-close look at or even ride in. Michael Tefft Flickr

From the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, expert anglers and recreational fishermen alike can easily walk to the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier. mcdonojj Getty Images

Next to the historic Cape Henry Lighthouse lies the city's newer lighthouse, which was built in 1879. ShoreTie Getty Images

Kids can watch seals, turtles, otters and more swimming around the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center's exhibits. Roberto Westbrook Getty Images