The Best Beaches of Hampton Roads, Virginia

The Hampton Roads area is famous for its luxurious beaches. Some, like Virginia Beach's Oceanfront stretch on for miles. Others are tucked away into little coves and hidden inside semi-private inlets or as a part of public state parks. There is a beach in Virginia for just about anyone who loves to sunbathe, swim, ski, or boat. Here are some of our favorites:

Buckroe Beach, borders the Chesapeake Bay in Hampton, Virginia. The beach consists of eight acres of family-friendly - - including pets - - beautiful sand as well as play areas of children, picnic shelters with tables and grills (by reservation), a wonderful walking and bike path, and a convenient parking area.

Rentals are available for umbrellas, chairs, kayaks, and paddelcraft. Certified lifeguards are on duty during the season, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

During the summer months, visitors can swing to the sounds of the Sunday night Groovin' by the Bay concerts, or view an outdoor movie as part of the Tuesday night POMOCO Family Movie Series.

For more information, contact the City of Hampton at 757-727-8311 or Buckroe Beach at 7575-850-5134.

Croaton Beach is almost hidden from the main drag of General Booth Boulevard. Extending from the rock jetty at Rudee Inlet to nearby Camp Pendleton, the beach provides an amazing mile of soft sand and raging surf. Tucked safely away behind a thick growth of trees and unusually beautiful mansions, Croaton is a popular spot for local surfers, families, and couples alike. open from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and has lifeguards on duty.

Several access areas are available through the sand dunes and thick saw grass of this beautiful beach. The Camp Pendleton entrance provides easy access for both wheelchairs and strollers.

Swimming is restricted in certain areas of the beach but worshipers of the sun are welcome almost everywhere. Surfers abound at both ends of the beach. Four lifeguards man the waters; two at each end.

Have fun in the sun in Hampton Roads.

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