North Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Central
Popular places to visit
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Soak up the atmosphere as you stroll along this oceanfront strip, the heart of Virginia Beach’s dining and entertainment scene.
Sandbridge Beach
Escape to this quiet, family-friendly beach to enjoy fishing, strolling, dining on fresh seafood or simply relaxing on the sand.
Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana is just one of the places to see in Virginia Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Virginia Beach Convention Center during your trip to Virginia Beach. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
First Landing State Park
Relax on an uncrowded beach, cycle along a winding trail and see a range of natural environments, such as swamps, wetlands and dunes.
Ocean Breeze Waterpark
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Ocean Breeze Waterpark during your visit to Virginia Beach. Discover the seafood restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Activities
Spirit of Norfolk Signature Brunch Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Spirit of Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Virginia Beach
Our pick of the best North Central Hotel Deals
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Virginia Beach Town Center
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Schooner Inn
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Oceans 2700
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North Central
Lynnhaven
Travellers enjoy Lynnhaven for its beaches and restaurants. Consider checking out Francis Land House while you're in the area.
Virginia Beach Town Center
You'll love the stunning beaches in Virginia Beach Town Center, and you might want to stick around to check out Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, a top place to visit.
Great Neck
If you're spending some time in Great Neck, Great Neck Park and Hilltop Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest
If you're spending some time in Northwest, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts and Norfolk Premium Outlets are top sights worth seeing.
Bayside
While visiting Bayside, you might make a stop by sights like Chesapeake Beach and Little Creek Beach.
Alanton
Alanton might not have many top sights, but First Landing State Park and Great Neck Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
