The world’s largest naval base a city centered around the beach is Norfolk in Virginia. A popular tourist destination, the coastline is crammed with beachgoers, swimmers and sun bathers. To get away from the maddening beaches one can visit the Chrysler Museum of Art, which houses paintings of the all time greats – Renoir, Picasso and Pollock. The Nauticus naval museum, which has interactive exhibits, submarine rides, multi media flight simulators and every thing you need in maritime.

The city has waterside parks and cafes, museums and exciting cuisines from every port. The beach town that it is, quaint cottages and turn of the century architecture mansion dot the area, which are open to public for accommodation. The beach resorts on the coast are also an interesting option to stay.