Virginia Beach

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

345 Reviews

#5 of 94 things to do in Virginia Beach

Features Animals

Nature & Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas

Open Now: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

4005 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-4347

Open today: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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“Beautiful refuge”

Very scenic with beautiful beaches and trails. Great place to go birding and a gateway to the... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Janet E

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“Our secret oasis”

Back bay is a hidden gem that will take you away from the concrete that has become Virginia Beach... read more

Reviewed January 12, 2020

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Beautiful refuge

Very scenic with beautiful beaches and trails. Great place to go birding and a gateway to the False Cape State Park.

Date of experience: February 2020

Hi Janet E, Thank you for visiting and enjoying the beach and trails. Come back again soon! Sincerely, Back Bay NWR Staff

Our secret oasis

Back bay is a hidden gem that will take you away from the concrete that has become Virginia Beach. The beach, though no swimming or sunning, is pristine and peaceful. The trails are will marked. You may see some turtles, otters, birds of all types a couple snakes and other…

Date of experience: January 2020

Hi Christine, Thank you for your review. Enjoy your next visit! Sincerely, Back Bay NWR Staff

Lovely multifaceted NWR

Back Bay NWR is a sizable wildlife refuge that can be explored in many different ways. On the beach, on foot, by tram and in a kayak. Do a little work beforehand to figure out what you want to do, how much time you need for it, and what the schedule is. There's a huge beach.…

Date of experience: October 2019

Kbpneacl, Thank you for your thoughtful review. Enjoy your next adventure! Sincerely, Back Bay NWR Staff

Nature at its best

Well worth the ride to south Virginia beach; walking trails, so much 'nature' it was humbling. Bay side, ocean side, on the water, in the sand dunes, land (and wildlife) in between too. Also had a heated bathroom!

Date of experience: December 2019

Hi Carol P, It is great to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We agree that the heat in the bathroom can be so nice in the winter! As can the air conditioning during the hot months : ) Sincerely, Back Bay NWR Staff

Wildlife delight

My girlfriend and I decided to check out the winter migration of Artic Tundra Swan, but needles to say most of them haven't arrived yet. Will be back in a few weeks to see if they have arrived.

Date of experience: December 2019

Hi Houdiniman7, We hope you will have a chance to come back later in the season. Come early in the day as the tundra swans tend to move to hidden areas mid-morning. Later in the day can be a good time as well, but morning is best! Sincerely, Back Bay NWR Staff

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