Take a swim in the Chesapeake Bay at Chic's Beach located off of Shore Drive or dive into the Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic Ocean beaches can be accessed from the Virginia Beach Boardwalk or you can park along one of the streets at the North End (42nd street - 89th street) and walk down to the water.
If you're looking for something other than the beach, check out the ViBe Creative District. Located between 16th and 23rd streets, this section of town is packed with beautiful murals, awesome restaurants, and locally owned shops - Lolly's Creamery, Mary's, Esoteric, and North End Bag Co. to name a few!