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VaBeach.com Attractions Guide - Ecotourism In Virginia Beach
Green living may be the current "fashion," but we've been offering ecotourism in Va. Beach for more than a decade. Ocean Kayak and let the dolphins swim right up so they can get a good look at you. Visit the Back Bay Wildlife Refuge and see sea turtle nesting grounds, rare wild bird colonies and miles of untamed beach where human impact is kept to a minimum.
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Back Bay Getaways
3713 South Sandpiper Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 721-4484
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| Located at the southern end of Sandbridge Beach and at the entrance to over 12,000 acres of protected coastal and marsh habitat, Back Bay Getaways will take you away on an adventure designed by nature... |
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Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
4005 Sandpiper Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 721-2412
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| Established in 1938, this 8,000-acre fresh water refuge borders the Atlantic Ocean on the east and Back Bay on the west. The barrier islands feature large sand dunes, maritime forests, fresh water mar... |
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Back Bay Restoration Foundation Tram Tours
Little Island City Park in Sandbridge
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 721-7666
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| During spring, summer and fall, the tram departs at 9:00 A.M. and takes roughly one hour to reach the contact station in False Cape. While passing through the refuge, passengers are likely to see a va... |
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Carolanne Farms Park
375 Challedon Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 563-1100
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| Carolanne Farms Park kayak launch is a purpose built kayak and canoe launch facility, that provides access to the Northern Branch of the Elizabeth River. LAUNCH SITE ONLY...No outfitter. ... |
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Chesapeake Bay Center
2500 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 412-2316
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| Get back to nature at this environmentally-focused, interactive visitor information center in First Landing State Park. The Center showcases a historical exhibition of the first landing of settlers in... |
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Chesapean Outdoors
313 Laskin Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 961-0447
(866) 379-5188
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| Chesapean Outdoors is Virginia’s Beach’s premier Eco-tour company. Our popular guided dolphin tour allows a unique perspective into the world of bottlenose dolphins from easy to use sit-on... |
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Eco Images
P.O. Box 61413
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 421-3929
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| Founded by Vickie Shufer in 1986, Eco Images offers a variety of experiences to help others connect with nature and enhance their appreciation of the outdoors. She launched her career with the publica... |
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False Cape State Park
4001 South Sandpiper Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23457
(757) 426-3657
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| This 4,321-acre area is a mile-wide barrier spit between Back Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, in the extreme southeast corner of Virginia Beach. It has 6 miles of unspoiled beaches, 12 primative campsites... |
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First Landing State Park
2500 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 412-2300
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| First Landing State Park offers opportunities to explore a unique habitat featuring lagoons, large cypress trees and rare plants. More than 19 miles of hiking trails wind through the natural area, gui... |
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Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
3100 Desert Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23439
(757) 986-3705
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| Comprised on nearly 1110,000 acres of forested wetlands, canals, ponds, lakes, sphagnum bogs, evergreen shrubs, and marshy boarders, the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is the largest enti... |
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Horse Camp, Riding Lessons, Horse Shows & Boarding
2508 West Landing Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 270-5228
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| East Coast Equestrian Training Center is a great place for horse camp, riding lessons, equestrian events! Our facility sits on 100 acres in the Pungo Borough of Virginia Beach about 7 miles from the o... |
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Horseback Riding On The Beach
Atlantic & 30th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 289-5470
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| Join us at 30th Street and the boardwalk in Virginia Beach and "Get Carried Away". From November 1st, 2007 - April 15th, 2008 you can ride a horse on the beach, at the boardwalk, or on th... |
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Kayak Nature Tours
110 West Randall Ave
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 480-1999
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| Kayak Nature Tours offer 2 1/2-hour trips that are great for beginners and families. No Experience Necessary! All kayaking gear is included in the price ($40 to $45/pp). Kayak First Landing State Park... |
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Little Island Park
3820 Sandpiper Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 426-7200
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| Located at Sandbridge Beach on the Atlantic Ocean, this bathing beach provides a chance to frolic in the surf and ample opportunity to view many diving ducks, gulls, and Atlantic bottle-nosed dolphins... |
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Mount Trashmore Park
300 Edwin Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 473-5237
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| Once a landfill, over 60 feet high, 800 feet long and 165 acres. Home to Kids Cove playground, skate ramps, and many special events. Fitness trail, water wise gardens and many more recreational amenti... |
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Surf and Adventure Company
577 Sandbridge Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 721-6210
(800) 695-4212
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| Located in Sandbridge adjacent to National Back Bay Wildlife Refuge with onsite water access. Ocean rentals has everything you need for the beach. Surfboard sales, rentals, surf lessons and surf camps... |
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