Ocean View Travel Guide
Norfolk
Visit Ocean View
Popular places to visit
Naval Station Norfolk
Tour the world’s largest naval complex and see some of the U.S. Navy’s most powerful ships.
Waterside District
A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.
Old Dominion University
Enjoy the student vibe at Old Dominion University during your visit to Norfolk. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Walk among azaleas, camellias and rosebushes. Watch pelicans in flight and absorb the scents of exotic blooms.
Norfolk State University
Enjoy the student vibe at Norfolk State University during your visit to Norfolk. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Norfolk Scope
Catch an event at Norfolk Scope during your trip to Norfolk. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Top hotels in Ocean View
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"Not very clean"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
"Great was everything. View was great"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"Absolutely love the roof top pool!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Ocean Resort
"The staff was very friendly and the balcony was nice but other than that it was terrible. The room was so old, out dated, smelled bad and felt gross. The sheets very clean but other than that there was a leak coming from the ceiling, the shower & bath tub were dirty and dingy and things were falling ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn Virginia Beach-Oceanfront South
"They advertised an "indoor swimming pool". However, after they received my payment for hotel holds. Had I known that the pool was closed, I would have secured another hotel."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Schooner Inn
"Didn't really expect much based on the price but boy was I wrong. Right off the boardwalk, plenty of parking and friendly front desk, It's definitely not a Hiatt but it has it's own pluses. The room was pretty spacious with 2 doubles, a coffee maker, stovetop, refridge with a top small freezer and ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ocean View
Willoughby Terrace
Though Willoughby Terrace may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ocean View Beach and Norfolk Beaches.
Cottage Line
If you're spending some time in Cottage Line, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Bayview
While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cottage Park
If you're spending some time in Cottage Park, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Willoughby Spit
If you're spending some time in Willoughby Spit, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
East Ocean View
If you're spending some time in East Ocean View, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
