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I consider this beach residential. There is public access but for the most part people live by this beach. So there are a lot of dog walking. I love it. Dogs love it. It is clean for the most part and everyone I have met are friendly. It is a long stretch so walking is wonderful. I prefer early morning because it can get pretty busy at peek times.
I have visited Chick's beach several times. It is definitely ranked number 1 in the beaches we visit. I love how the tide is lower around here, at least on our visits they are. The children love to play right on the shoreline and with low tide we get to sit pretty close as well. It is never too crazy packed. We always find parking, and a great spot close to the path to exit. Beach has always been kept clean each visit we make. This past visit we even got a visit from the local police just making sure the area is safe and clean for all the patrons. They stuck around and spoke to a few people laughing and shaking hands. Parking is found all along the surrounding streets. Sometimes we have to circle a few times but we always manage to land a spot. I would definitely recommend making a trip to this beach if you haven't already.
When sun shines, you can find us here! I think Chicks Beach is the best beach in the area. The beach is very nice, the water is more calm and less cold because of the geography. The environment is super nice and calm, plenty of families, friends and couples enjoying the beach. Dogs schedule is respected. There are any buildings, it is all sand and houses, what I think it makes it less touristic and cozy. It is easy to find a parking spot next to the beach without paying. It is my preferred beach!!
I lived on this beach right by the Lesner bridge for awhile and really loved it! My kids loved the fact that the water is much calmer here compared to the water near the boardwalk area. Our location was never overly crowded because it was for residents living in that location. There is no public parking unless you can find a spot on the street, but that's a rare thing to find. The dolphins were out playing here quite often. There were people who enjoyed fishing here as well. I enjoy big waves sometimes but I prefer this location more.
I love how this beach is never over crowded like the oceanfront. There is always a place to sit and it isn't ridiculously loud. The waves aren't as big as the ocean front so it is good for younger kids too. You can bring kayaks, floats, or ocean toys. Warning: when it is warm there is a TON of sea weed. Also: be careful parking! Make sure you aren't in a spot where you will get ticketed or towed! That can put a damper on a fun beach day.
Why would a resident of Chick's Beach not want to promote it on Yelp, or other social forums? Well it becomes obvious once you have tourist invading your beach, front yard and disrespecting your neighborhood with constant litter, noise and letting dogs run off leash. Is this one of Hampton Roads best kept secrets. YES without a doubt it is. But I hope no one will be disappointed that this review will not divulge local parking spots. The close knit swath of homes and beach affectionately known as Chick's Beach is strong in community, with a well organized civic league working to both promote the beach, at the same time actively protecting it. The league also works to enforce environmental and zoning codes. As well, residents work closely with law enforcement and have neighborhood watch zones. Rarely are there issues of any type involving a serious crime. This may be the sleepiest two mile run in Virginia Beach . Now you begin to understand why it's so desirable and cloaked in secrecy. In the early 90's most residents of this very quiet conservative area wanted nothing to do with the name Chic's, or Chick's Beach believing it was wrong to rename this historic area. However, the name caught on so much that it was later endorsed and became a major marketing tool for the area with branding of CXB on shirts, hats, magnets and alike. Chicks Beach is tiny, running just two miles along the shoreline. It stretches from the Lynnhaven Inlet to just west of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, or basically East of the amphibious base Little Creek. The homes in this area are eclectic to say the least. Old beautiful beach cottages along with newer larges homes and condos and even duplex's make up this geography. It is a melting pot that residents embrace. The name Chic's originated from longtime hot dog stand owner Chic Ledington who owned his small beach side stand where the current Alexander's on the Bay now stands. At this point there is no business open at this location since earlier this month. There are few business's that operate in Chick's Beach proper which I consider off of Lookout Rd. HK on the Bay and Green Parrot Grille are two restaurant/bars that are currently operational. A small market is also on the main drag and is mainly used by tourist, or those hard up enough to not travel a small distance to a nearby full service grocery. Some fun history about the area: Blackbeard and his crew did frequent the current geography known as Chick's Beach in a period around 1716. It depends on who you ask where the name Lookout Rd. derived it's orgin. This small road runs right down the middle of East Chicks Beach. Research has found the pirate and his men enjoyed houses of ill repute to the North giving it the name Pleasure House(s), which is present day Pleasure House Rd in Chick's Beach/Bayside. The name lookout legend has it came from Blackbeard literally not wanting to get caught with his pants down. He positioned his men on "LOOKOUT" to warn him of ships preparing to attack. Current Bay Lake Pines neighborhood dedicated this pirate heritage by naming their roads in theme. Such as Black Beard, Treasure Island and Long John Silver. Chick's Beach is beautiful, the sunsets spectacular and the views are one of a kind. This is a family beach, so keep this in mind when visiting. The cat has been out of the bag on Chick's Beach for a long time.. Enjoy the beach responsibly picking up any litter and NO GLASS on the beach. All are welcome to discover and enjoy this scenic part of Virginia Beach.
The Chick's Beach a hidden gem some people don't know about. It's not a wide beach until you get near the Route 13 overpass that heads to Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The surf is lower and good for kayaking and paddle boards. The downside is parking in some areas can be a challenge. The southern end is real Lynnhaven Beach. Dog walking is popular at this beach.
Love Chick's beach!! We always find free parking right next to the entrance to the beach. Sometimes we come early in the morning but today we came around 3pm and the parking was still really easy to find. The beach is usually not very crowded but given everyone has been cooped up for 2 months, it's a bit more packed now! Still every practiced social distancing and gave others their space on the sand and in the water. Lynnhaven Fish House used to be right by the beach but has since closed. There's signs in their parking lot saying it's not for beach parking but I don't know how much that's enforced. I've never tried parking in there but I've also never seen a tow truck around there. Sometimes the kids find tiny crabs in the water but nothing dangerous or scary. The sand has no garbage or debris and trash cans are easily accessible. Great destination with the fam!
Chicks Beach is a nice family friendly beach to go to. It's away from the mass of tourists and a nice beach overall. The beach is clean overall and the water is pristine. The only problem is that the waves are nonexistent. Do NOT go here to surf under any circumstances. I know dogs aren't allowed at certain times, I always just bring him. There's trashcans along the beach. It's worth mentioning there are no lifeguards, but the current is not strong at all. Nice calm beach after a stressful work week
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2 months ago
Very nice relaxing beach - the water is pretty calm which makes swimming easy :0) Easy public access, as well. Bring plenty to drink and snacks because there are no stands or stores close by. An ice cream vendor did come by though. In the area? Check it out! read more
I consider this beach residential. There is public access but for the most part people live by this beach. So there are a lot of dog walking. I love it. Dogs love it. It is clean for the most part and everyone I have met are friendly. It is a long stretch so walking is wonderful. I prefer early morning because it can get pretty busy at peek times. read more
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1 year ago
I have visited Chick's beach several times. It is definitely ranked number 1 in the beaches we visit. I love how the tide is lower around here, at least on our visits they are. The children love to play right on the shoreline and with low tide we get to sit pretty close as well. It is never too crazy packed. We always find parking, and a great spot close to the path to exit. Beach has always been kept clean each visit we make. This past visit we even got a visit from the local police just making sure the area is safe and clean for all the patrons. They stuck around and spoke to a few people laughing and shaking hands. Parking is found all along the surrounding streets. Sometimes we have to circle a few times but we always manage to land a spot. I would definitely recommend making a trip to this beach if you haven't already. read more
When sun shines, you can find us here! I think Chicks Beach is the best beach in the area. The beach is very nice, the water is more calm and less cold because of the geography. The environment is super nice and calm, plenty of families, friends and couples enjoying the beach. Dogs schedule is respected. There are any buildings, it is all sand and houses, what I think it makes it less touristic and cozy. It is easy to find a parking spot next to the beach without paying. It is my preferred beach!! read more
I lived on this beach right by the Lesner bridge for awhile and really loved it! My kids loved the fact that the water is much calmer here compared to the water near the boardwalk area. Our location was never overly crowded because it was for residents living in that location. There is no public parking unless you can find a spot on the street, but that's a rare thing to find. The dolphins were out playing here quite often. There were people who enjoyed fishing here as well. I enjoy big waves sometimes but I prefer this location more. read more
I love how this beach is never over crowded like the oceanfront. There is always a place to sit and it isn't ridiculously loud. The waves aren't as big as the ocean front so it is good for younger kids too. You can bring kayaks, floats, or ocean toys. Warning: when it is warm there is a TON of sea weed. Also: be careful parking! Make sure you aren't in a spot where you will get ticketed or towed! That can put a damper on a fun beach day. read more
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Why would a resident of Chick's Beach not want to promote it on Yelp, or other social forums? Well it becomes obvious once you have tourist invading your beach, front yard and disrespecting your neighborhood with constant litter, noise and letting dogs run off leash. Is this one of Hampton Roads best kept secrets. YES without a doubt it is. But I hope no one will be disappointed that this review will not divulge local parking spots. The close knit swath of homes and beach affectionately known as Chick's Beach is strong in community, with a well organized civic league working to both promote the beach, at the same time actively protecting it. The league also works to enforce environmental and zoning codes. As well, residents work closely with law enforcement and have neighborhood watch zones. Rarely are there issues of any type involving a serious crime. This may be the sleepiest two mile run in Virginia Beach . Now you begin to understand why it's so desirable and cloaked in secrecy. In the early 90's most residents of this very quiet conservative area wanted nothing to do with the name Chic's, or Chick's Beach believing it was wrong to rename this historic area. However, the name caught on so much that it was later endorsed and became a major marketing tool for the area with branding of CXB on shirts, hats, magnets and alike. Chicks Beach is tiny, running just two miles along the shoreline. It stretches from the Lynnhaven Inlet to just west of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, or basically East of the amphibious base Little Creek. The homes in this area are eclectic to say the least. Old beautiful beach cottages along with newer larges homes and condos and even duplex's make up this geography. It is a melting pot that residents embrace. The name Chic's originated from longtime hot dog stand owner Chic Ledington who owned his small beach side stand where the current Alexander's on the Bay now stands. At this point there is no business open at this location since earlier this month. There are few business's that operate in Chick's Beach proper which I consider off of Lookout Rd. HK on the Bay and Green Parrot Grille are two restaurant/bars that are currently operational. A small market is also on the main drag and is mainly used by tourist, or those hard up enough to not travel a small distance to a nearby full service grocery. Some fun history about the area: Blackbeard and his crew did frequent the current geography known as Chick's Beach in a period around 1716. It depends on who you ask where the name Lookout Rd. derived it's orgin. This small road runs right down the middle of East Chicks Beach. Research has found the pirate and his men enjoyed houses of ill repute to the North giving it the name Pleasure House(s), which is present day Pleasure House Rd in Chick's Beach/Bayside. The name lookout legend has it came from Blackbeard literally not wanting to get caught with his pants down. He positioned his men on "LOOKOUT" to warn him of ships preparing to attack. Current Bay Lake Pines neighborhood dedicated this pirate heritage by naming their roads in theme. Such as Black Beard, Treasure Island and Long John Silver. Chick's Beach is beautiful, the sunsets spectacular and the views are one of a kind. This is a family beach, so keep this in mind when visiting. The cat has been out of the bag on Chick's Beach for a long time.. Enjoy the beach responsibly picking up any litter and NO GLASS on the beach. All are welcome to discover and enjoy this scenic part of Virginia Beach. read more
3 years ago
The Chick's Beach a hidden gem some people don't know about. It's not a wide beach until you get near the Route 13 overpass that heads to Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The surf is lower and good for kayaking and paddle boards. The downside is parking in some areas can be a challenge. The southern end is real Lynnhaven Beach. Dog walking is popular at this beach. read more
6 years ago
Love Chick's beach!! We always find free parking right next to the entrance to the beach. Sometimes we come early in the morning but today we came around 3pm and the parking was still really easy to find. The beach is usually not very crowded but given everyone has been cooped up for 2 months, it's a bit more packed now! Still every practiced social distancing and gave others their space on the sand and in the water. Lynnhaven Fish House used to be right by the beach but has since closed. There's signs in their parking lot saying it's not for beach parking but I don't know how much that's enforced. I've never tried parking in there but I've also never seen a tow truck around there. Sometimes the kids find tiny crabs in the water but nothing dangerous or scary. The sand has no garbage or debris and trash cans are easily accessible. Great destination with the fam! read more
Chicks Beach is a nice family friendly beach to go to. It's away from the mass of tourists and a nice beach overall. The beach is clean overall and the water is pristine. The only problem is that the waves are nonexistent. Do NOT go here to surf under any circumstances. I know dogs aren't allowed at certain times, I always just bring him. There's trashcans along the beach. It's worth mentioning there are no lifeguards, but the current is not strong at all. Nice calm beach after a stressful work week read more
6 years ago
This is a very beautiful and quiet beach. The sand is very soft and much different from the ocean front. It is calm and not loud over here at all. The water is always warm and it doesn't go that deep. However, this is a local beach so it is hard to find parking read more
7 years ago
I cannot speak for the entire beach, but the parts where we go is gorgeous. Right under the Lesner Bridge there is a spot where there's plenty shade, free parking, and gentle waters. We also do some grabbing here and it's the perfect spot! It seems to be a secret and only the locals know about it because it's just so quiet. Away from all the traffic, chaos, and crowds..it's an oasis alright. I love this spot. I'll make sure to visit the rest of Chick's Beach. read more
I love this beach! It's off of the main strip of Virginia Beach so you can really relax and avoid some of the huge crowds that Virginia Beach usually has. Also because it's more of in the bay, the waves aren't as big and rough. Really great for a family. I really consider this place a hidden spot. Because it's more of a place where the locals go there isn't public parking. I would recommend this Beach if you want to avoid the touristy section. read more
6 years ago
Very nice beach .. hard to find parking but it was much better than the ocean front beaches. read more
13 years ago
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8 years ago
I love this beach. Quiet neighborhood, somewhat hidden from the major tourist area and the sand is so soft and white. I got it on a great night tonight where the water was clean and the people at the beach were so nice. There's a restaurant right outside the area I was GPS'd to that offers valet and it smelled amazing so I will definitely be going back to the area I found. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
Best neighborhood ever. Easy going and fun loving! And the beach is even bigger! And it only gets better! Cannot wait for Guamfest on Sept2nd. Good times with great music and BBQ! read more
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No, Chick's Beach (technically called Chesapeake Beach, but no one calls it that) isn't tourist friendly. And that's the way we like it. You have to know where to park. And if I told you, I might have to kill you. But seriously, it is the utterly laid back antidote to the Oceanfront. It's situated on the bay, so there are no big waves. That makes it a really great beach for younger kids. I always check the tide charts online and try to go near low tide because the kids can walk out into the water a long way and play in the tidal pools closer to the beach. The thing about Chick's is that it's not just a beach. It's an entire area of town. It's a lifestyle which seems like some kind of last refuge of old school Virginia Beach. It's much more like the Outer Banks of NC than the rest of VB. There's this sort of democratic laid back feel to it in the sense that there are multi-million dollar waterfront homes there and then there are what amount to little more than beachy rental shacks. But no one seems to mind. Of course, Chick's is also a big party beach. Until recently the cops have been fairly lenient on drinking there as long as you're not too obvious. For years Chick's has been home to a big off-the-grid 4th of July celebration. People bring their own fireworks. I'm not talking sparklers and poppers. I'm talking thousands of dollars worth of illegal big boys loaded into wheelbarrows and brought out to the beach minutes after the cover of darkness. But Virginia Beach's finest have lost their patience with these shenanigans in the last couple of years. read more
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3656 Shore Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
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How far is it from this beach to Virginia Beach Boardwalk?
It's 10 miles (a 20 minute drive) from the Chick's Beach area of Shore Drive to the Northern end of the VB Boardwalk at 40th Street. The Boardwalk runs south from there about 3 miles.
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