Top 4 Natural Monuments around Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 4
beautiful natural monuments around Virginia Beach. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 29, 2026
Path to a pristine beach
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Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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First Landing State Park
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The park is open from 7am until dusk daily. You can rent cabins and yurts and camp.
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Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Natural Area
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A really great sandy beach on the Atlantic, which gives a very clean and tidy impression.
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The Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Natural Area is a well-kept nature preserve is Virginia Beach. The area is most popular for fishing, but the trails on the property are great for running, too. There is a bridge connecting the two peninsulas together with a bunch of benches and picnic areas dispersed throughout the park. The trails are pretty flat and can get overgrown at times. This isn't the place to set any records, but it's a fun trail run without having to leave the suburbs.
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The hiking trails are clearly marked and easy to navigate. The landscape is beautiful.
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This is where English colonists first set foot on America's shores in 1607. The area has miles of trails, sandy beaches along Chesapeake Bay, bald cypress swamps, maritime forests and lagoons. It's Virginia's most-visited park so expect it to be busy, especially on weekends. The park is open from 7am until dusk daily. You can rent cabins and yurts and camp.
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This boardwalk leads to a magnificent stretch of sandy beach. It's perfect for relaxing during a bike ride, watching the waves lap the shore and forgetting any worries.
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The area has been protected since 1938 and is home to a wide variety of birds and other animals. It is a beautiful place to visit, especially if you cycle along its paths.
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Warning: The biking / hiking trails through the Back Bay Reserve close over the winter to protect wild birds. If the goal is to reach the False Cap National Park, you have to use a boat connection during this time.
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It is always worth interrupting the bike tour to let your soul dangle on the pristine beach for a while.
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