North Central Travel Guide
Virginia Beach
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.
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.
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 Sportsplex
Catch an event at Virginia Beach Sportsplex during your trip to Virginia Beach. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
Top hotels in North Central
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
Great
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Everything was great! Perfect view! Perfect room! Perfect bed! I couldn’t find one thing wrong with the property/ room!!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Virginia Beach Royal Clipper
The stay was good. I could tell that the room had been renovated. The only thing I noticed was that the soap dispenser needed to be refilled. Otherwise, my stay was fine.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Oceanaire Virginia Beach
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Location of hotel is very convenient to nearby restaurants and attractions. I would recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk
Everything is excellent
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG
Fantastic Service from check-in to check-out and in the restaurant. Incredible service. We couldn’t get over it. it was like a 4 star hotel!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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.
Windsor Woods
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Windsor Woods and surrounding area, you can visit Princess Anne Plaza Shopping Center and Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.
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.
Chimney Hill
Chimney Hill might not have many top sights, but Lynnhaven Mall and Princess Anne Plaza Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
