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Virginia Beach is the most populous city in the U.S. commonwealth of Virginia. The city is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. It is the sixth-most populous city in the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast, ninth-most populous in the Southeast, and the 43rd-most populous city in the U.S. with a population of 459,470 at the 2020 census. Virginia Beach is a principal city in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, which has more than 1.8 million inhabitants and is the 37th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.

One of the biggest draws of Virginia Beach is its 35 miles of coastline, with plenty of beach access points and oceanfront resorts. You can spend your days lounging in the sun, playing beach volleyball, or even surfing in the Atlantic Ocean. For those who love water activities, there are plenty of options to choose from. You can go kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, jet skiing, or even take a dolphin-watching tour.

If you prefer to stay on land, Virginia Beach has plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is a must-visit, with its interactive exhibits and live animal displays. You can also check out the Military Aviation Museum, which features a collection of over 60 vintage aircraft from World War I and II.