Little Island Park is a fantastic beach park with soft sand, clear water that's calm and easy to…read moreswim in, and plenty of amenities that make it a great place to spend the day. The park regularly hosts free concerts and community events, creating a fun atmosphere. There are two large, clean, and well-maintained restroom buildings, along with numerous picnic tables and a couple of grills, making it an excellent spot for a beach cookout or family gathering. Every time I've visited, there has been an ice cream truck parked nearby, and on other occasions I've also seen food trucks offering additional options. There's a small but very nice playground for children, and a sandy boardwalk that leads out toward the beach with beautiful ocean views. One thing I really appreciated was how many restrooms are available throughout the park, so you're never far from one. I also noticed brand-new tennis courts and basketball hoops. The basketball courts are adjacent to the large parking lot, but the lot is so spacious that it never feels crowded. In fact, every time I've come here, there have been hundreds of parking spaces available, making parking incredibly easy. One especially thoughtful feature is the electronic sign at the park entrance, which tells you exactly how many parking spaces are available before you even drive in. Overall, Little Island Park is a clean, well-maintained beach park with excellent facilities, beautiful scenery, and plenty to do, making it one of the best beach parks in the area.

So happy we found this park on our recent trip to Sandbridge. It has so much going for it…read more Convenient parking, nicely maintained restrooms, great playground, clean beaches, shower/rise off stations, covered picnic areas, great spot to fish and collect shells. The pier itself could use some TLC but otherwise it is very well kept and a great spot for a beach day and picnic.

North End is a great option if you are looking to rent a house near the family-friendly resort area…read moreof the Virginia Beach Oceanfront or if you are a local looking for a beach day and want to avoid the Oceanfront's crowds and parking costs and don't mind the lack of facilities! -- What it Is -- North End Beach is a beachfront residential area that stretches from 42nd Street (near the Cavalier Hotel) to 80th Street (by Shore Drive). It has a spacious sand area, clean water, and moderate waves. It can still be busy but not as packed as the Oceanfront and is less crowded after July 4th. The city maintains lots of trash cans to make maintaining the beach easy. -- Pets -- It's more dog friendly than the Oceanfront: from Memorial Day (in May) through Labor Day (in September), leashed pets or off-leash and under the control of the owner are allowed on the beach before 10am and after 6pm. Outside of that season, there are no time limits. This is a great beach to walk dogs as there is plenty of space on the sand/shoreline. -- Less Restrictions -- There are less restrictions for playing sports on the sand, etc. at North End compared to the Oceanfront. (Check out www.vabeach.com/virginia-beach-basic-rules.) -- Lack of Amenities -- There are no amenities (showers, restrooms). This isn't a problem if you're renting nearby or if you're just visiting for part of the day as it's just a few minute drive from the rest of the city. -- Lifeguards -- There are no lifeguard stations excep the lifeguard crew does have patrols that go down the beach on ATVs from Labor Day through Memorial Day from 11am-6pm, and they will po the lifeguard crew does have patrols that go down the beach on ATVs from Labor Day through Memorial Day from 11am-6pm, and they will post the red flag warning of unsafe water conditions at the beach access points. -- What it's Not -- I am more of a OBX, beach specific type of vacationer. It's important to note that this North End Beach is still close to the Oceanfront beach/specific resort area is not that quiet, private type of destination. (You can find that elsewhere in the City of Virginia Beach.) It is has some jet noise from the nearby naval base. Also, the seashells have been pretty picked over for years. -- Parking -- Street parking is free and there are small parking lots with limited parking spots located along Pacific Ave (runs parallel to Atlantic Ave and to the ocean). These lots are located across from or within a block of the beach access points (which are about every block). Read street parking signs carefully as tow trucks readily enforce violations. -- Takeaway -- As a Coastal Virginia native and VA Beach resident of over a decade, I love living in VA Beach and being able to visit here often. The gentle slope of the sand into the ocean is great for children and wading in, and we used to walk our dog here for years without issue. It's my preferred local beach for a partial day trip and my favorite one in VA Beach for bringing a dog.

Great option to avoid the crowds, more of a residential beach with lots of cute beach cottages and…read morebungalows. Neighborhood street parking is available and limited, just be sure to pay attention to posted signage. We had an absolutely lovely day at the beach, there is a grocery near by on the main drag for snacks and beverages, there are no public bathrooms available at this beach.

East Beach is a planned community located off Shore Drive in the far eastern section of the Norfolk…read morebay front. The waterfronts it sits between are the Chesapeake Bay and Little Creek Inlet. The neighborhood has been in a continuous state of development since construction began in 2004. The City of Norfolk seized the land through Eminent Domain and demolished the existing houses in 1993. A beach replenishment was done in 2003 before construction began by the city's chosen developer. The "New Urbanist" style of the neighborhood is unique to the area. It's a beautiful neighborhood with a town square and walkway areas. The houses or cottages built in the central part of the neighborhood are on small urban style plots and are built close to the street with front porches and sidewalks. Many have detached garages with an apartment above. Alleys run behind the street for parking aesthetics. Golf Carts abound. There are larger stately houses and also houses closer to the Chesapeake Bay on larger plots of property with walking paths to the beach. My late husband and I were considering the purchase of one of the houses within a small number of steps from the Bay. It would have been the perfect location, since our boat was docked at Little Creek Marina along the Little Creek Inlet side of Pretty Lake Road,, the main entrance to the neighborhood. His cancer diagnosis immediately stopped that planned purchase. There has been continuous development since that time. High Rise Apartments/Condominiums with shops and restaurants were developed on the north side of Pretty Lake Road. After my husband's death I eventually sold the cabin cruiser, which was too large for me to get out of the slip. And boats should not have to be controlled by manipulating two engines. They're not like brakes. I loved sitting on the deck sipping wine and visiting with the fellow long time occupants of our pier, some of whom lived on their boats. But nor'easters and hurricanes terrified me since the area is prone to flooding. Wave action in one storm severed the dock line. I sold the boat. The memories of that time have been destroyed since East Beach bought and demolished most of the marinas on the Little Creek Inlet side of Pretty Lake Road. High Rise Condos with shops and restaurants on the ground floor are now being constructed. After eating at kSurf Rider East Beach I'll sometimes drive through the neighborhood remembering what might have been.

East Beach has quickly become one of my favorite spots, especially since it's so close to home. I…read moretake my dog, Lexi, here quite a bit, and it's the perfect place for long walks--especially now that the busy season is over. The beach is usually quiet with just a handful of people, which makes it such a peaceful escape. The views at sunset are beautiful, and it never feels crowded, which is a huge plus. It's also very clean and extremely dog-friendly, which makes it even better for us. Convenience is key, and being able to hop over here in just a few minutes is something I really appreciate. If you're looking for a calm, relaxing beach that's perfect for both people and pups, East Beach is definitely worth a

Free parking and clean vicinity made this a wonderful pit stop on our way home to Maryland…read more We chose to stop by after visiting Bar-Q up the street and so glad we did. The park was clean and the parking very easy. Loved the view and how clean it was there. Our dogs loved it there too and I am looking forward to dining al fresco there next time.

Hey hey yelpers!!!! I have now lived in OV about 3 years now!! Ocean view park has been a pleasure…read moreto have!!! I have celebrated first dates here, movies in the park,country music in the park, enjoyed many of the parks reps welcoming demeanors, and it has just been a wonder experience. Most events here are free to the public and many vendors do come show love!! Pet friendly and all around a great vibe if you wanting to get out. Most events takes place are Friday or Saturday at this beautiful park!!!

I absolutely love going to events at the Oceanfront so when I saw the Funk Fest was coming and…read moreCameo was going to be performing, I couldn't wait to go. The Funk Fest is set up right on the beach and General Admission is Free, so it brings out crowds of people. It took us over an hour to find parking and the traffic was ridiculous, that's the one downside going to Oceanfront events. Once we found parking, we grabbed our lawn chairs and walked to the beach. It was packed with people so we know once we found a seat, we didn't move lol. There were a few food vendors out there, most of them were selling seafood and wings, so my daughter ordered some Hot Honey Wings and a Crab Cake and it was absolutely amazing. We sat near one of the jumbo screens so we could see the artists and we had the best time. Cameo performed last but they did not disappoint. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and we will definitely be back next year!

boardwalk smells and its dirty remove the porta johns…read more the benches are filthy clean them can't find a clean one to sit on stop having the porta john trucks drive on the concrete boardwalk in the morning when we're trying to watch the sunrise they stink and they drip shit

Such a great park! Went fishing with the family today and the place was so clean and well kept!…read moreLots of shady spots for fishing if you get there early enough. Wish they had such nice parks closer to home but the 30 min drive was worth it. The bathrooms were clean on both sides of the park. It did get crowded towards 11 but the people stayed near the boat docks from what we could see. They could use extra shade by the playgrounds though, we weren't able to play due to the slides being on fire with this heat but hopefully that won't keep us from coming back in the future. 4 1/2 out of 5 for Us!

It actually deserves 5 stars. But I felt like I was driving across half the United States to get…read morehere. From the other side of Virginia Beach it takes about 45 minutes. I could have drove 45 minutes and been in Williamsburg! But I was still in Va Beach. From the General Booth Blvd/ VB proper it's roughly 30 minutes. Honestly those 30 minutes seemed an eternity. It's deep in Pungo closer to the NC border. A beautiful park tucked away, but when you enter the park it spreads out into a nicely manicured area that opens to water access to the North Landing River. There is plenty of shaded space and open space and benches through out. Sheltered picnic areas, concrete corn hole boards, volleyball courses, baseball fields, basketball courts and an 18 hole disc golf course. Plenty of clean bathrooms. Although, some of them were closed for winterization. The bathrooms attached to the rental office close to the boat ramp were open and clean and stocked with soap and toilet paper. It's a huge area on 100 acres so plenty of walking to be done. It's so nice and quiet and peaceful that I almost don't want to share this review. But it will probably stay that way unless you live in the Pungo area or close to it, with it being so far!! It is a one way only loop that circles the inner area of the park. They even have a nice large playground area for kids. In the middle is a little garden. Swimming isn't allowed, the water access is one of the legs of the intracoastal waterway. I remember coming here once, back in 2009 for an Easter picnic in which I was invited. With so many years having passed, it's nice to know it's remained beautiful, but obviously with a lot of additions to it. I remembered it being super lovely out here, but just extremely far. Which is why I think it's taken me so long to return. Honestly, it's so quiet and tranquil that you can be alone with your thoughts and just enjoy nature. I like that it's away from the hubbub and chaos. I just wish I didn't live so far from it.

Is it too early for a beach review? Nah, we need something to look forward to this Winter…read more Sandbridge Beach is a favorite and it's been probably two years since the last time I visited. Parking is plentiful and free. The City of Virginia Beach operates the beach and its guards. The beach is clean and wide. It's not as busy as the VBOF either. For surfing it's better than others with currents. Also a plus is its proximity to Back Bay Park. A drawback is that they do not have an infrastructure built up, but many consider this a plus since it's so natural. You can find a food truck on the road in for tacos named Bandino's. Come out and enjoy with warmer weather in the Spring. It's a family friendly beach, so bring the family and dog too! There are so many reasons why Virginia Beach residents feel as though they live in paradise. Our beaches point blank rock and few would dispute that the city knows how to take excellent care of them for our tourist and locals alike.

I almost don't want to review this beach so it stays under the radar. As a local, this is the best…read morespot to enjoy the beach. Its a little more crowded than it was several years ago & has been built up a little, but it still holds onto its low key beach vibes and 'quieter' more chill environment compared to the ocean front. I greatly enjoy how easy it is to park & walk to the beach. Absolutely love doing shore clean ups here.

I've walked up to this many many times and shopped for fudge and beach-themed goodies and seen…read moreOcean Eddie's but I've never fished here or paid to fish here. This past weekend my mom and her fiancée were in town and we had a boat fishing trip planned that was scrubbed due to wind and waves and surf. Bummer. So, we brought him here so he could at least do some fishing and hopefully catch something! It's easy to roll up and rent a fishing pole and buy some bait which you do on the left side shop right before the pay booth for the pier. Once you do that - you pay to go through. I might be off on the pricing but it's around $15-20 to rent a fishing pole and get bait - then something like $13 to fish for the day and $4 for an observer (no fishing). Once you're on the other side there is a small snack bar serving burgers, fries and hot dogs and two bathrooms on the right. Then, the pier. There are tons of benches lining both sides and it goes out pretty far actually. Even crowded as it was the day we were there, we easily found a spot to fish further down. I recommend you bring a folding chair and cooler with you if you plan to be here for a while - while there are a lot of benches - it wasn't enough for everyone. And you'll want somewhere to put your fish if you catch them (duh). There is a "station" of three areas to clean your caught fish about 1/3 way down the pier open to anyone and most people were amiable and friendly and willing to share their space to allow you to scrunch in. All in all - a fun day and a fun trip. But I wouldn't pay to watch too often bc after about 30 minutes I'm ready to go. lol.

I had an opportunity to check out the pier. There is a restaurant and food truck on pier. There is…read morealso a gift shop and bait shop on pier. Whatever you need for fishing or for hanging out, you can find it on the pier. The bait shop also sells and rents rods and reels. I thought it was great that they could tell you what fish were running for the day. The pier is not free. Rates for fishing and just walking the pier for whatever reason is available. Military discount available. I did not fish this time but I will plan to next time.