This is a great beach with plenty of parking and lots of beach space. They also have a children's…read moreplayground a couple piers a nice boardwalk. We have been twice and enjoyed it both times. If you are nearby I would definitely check it out.

My husband and I spent a week in Hampton, VA for a vacation and really enjoyed the beach! We had…read morearrived on a Saturday and got quite nervous as the beach was overrun with visitors and there was barely any parking available and the traffic was crazy. We tried again on Sunday and the beach was fairly quiet with ample room and parking! The rest of the week on Tuesday through Friday was excellent! Yhe water was a steady 80° all week in the beginning of July and fairly quiet during the week! We are happy it turned out this way, but watch our for the weekends as it gets packed in the high season!

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

I love this location. It is a beach that is very close to my home. This beach is public but does…read morenot have much parking availability. I come here multiple times a week like many other locals... from 5 miles walks to beautiful sunsets. This beautiful gem has become my sanctuary and one of the main reasons I love being a local... Coastal Living at its BEST! #beachbum #mermaidLyfe

We call this FORT FUN, nice big big park for kids of all ages. My toddler (3) loves this park. I…read morefor one love the size of it and location.

Tons of different things for the kids to do. It was busy when we went on a Saturday afternoon, but…read morethere is so much space that it didn't cause any issues!

Nice, quiet, and decently clean. I visit this spot from time to time to get some sun. Not a bad…read morebeach.

On a nice sunny day, this beach has a beautiful view of Chesapeake Bay. It's small for those who…read moredon't care for huge crowds. Pets are not allowed. The beach sand doesn't look that clean. It's noisy because it's next to the James River Bridge where traffic runs.

This is such a quiet, overlooked little spot. I love being able to go and enjoy the beach without…read moretoo many people around. It's nice and peaceful. It's also close enough to the pier but far enough to be by yourself.

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!!!

Beautiful day at the beach. We found some shade and sat on the beach for nearly 2 hours, during…read morewhich an osprey flew back-and-forth and a large pod of dolphins jump and swam up and down in front of us for nearly 20 minutes. And of course there were the Navy helicopters and jets periodically passing overhead and seagulls running up and down the beach. One particularly grumpy seagull must've believed that the portion of the beach in front of us was his and his alone as he kept running around chasing all the other gulls away from "his" part of the beach. All in all a very entertaining and relaxing visit at the OV beach.

Sandy Bottom Nature Park has always been a go-to when it came to walks. Starting back in 2018,…read moreit's never disappointing during each visit. Last month, I joined a friend of mine for a morning stroll. Let's see how the visit turned out. I met my friend outside of the information center on an early Saturday morning. The weather was cold but not to where walking was impossible. The path we took, Wetlands, was pretty good and mostly dry. It's the main one we take everytime I visit. I was surprised there weren't other people out and about since it had sunshine, but it was cold and breezy. Just the way a nice trail should be on a Saturday morning. Overall, a pretty good time to get some exercise in. This park is one which will continue to be one of my favorites. Till next time :)

Beautiful views, lots of trails and dog friendly! I've run a few trails here, walked a few and…read morefrequent the dog park. It's well kept and I love it especially during the fall and spring. There's also plenty of parking!!

Willoughby Beach is definitely a paradise, I seen many sunsets in places but none are better than…read morehere in Norfolk, VA. When each day ends at the Sunset passes I try to count my blessings and I know my life has been blessed beyond measure!

Great casual resturant on the beach! We really enjoyed our experience - great location for sunset…read moreviews and casual dining. Visited during covid so not a huge menu selection but the food we did order was good and the atmosphere was just what we were looking for!

Stopped in to pick up the Christmas light tickets for this year and the visitor center part opens…read moreat 9:00. The park itself opens at 8:00 but this was such a cool little office visitor Center and they were so wonderful. So go in and get your tickets. I've honestly only been through the park for the Christmas lights so I do need to go back and check it out for a good hike

A lovely gem of a park that is kind of tucked away and would be easy to miss when in the area, that…read morewould be a shame, so do make a point of checking it out. Good for bikes, hikes, walking, running, dog walking, fishing, birding, etc. Plenty of parking is available and trails are well marked.

My family and I came to the park this evening to try to enjoy some 4th of July fireworks and family…read morefun. We easily found parking which was public and attached to the park. That is rare on a holiday like this! With 2 cars two quick parking spots is hard to come by. We were grateful!! As we entered the park we saw other families grilling so apparently grilling is permitted. Volleyball nets were pitched up and hammocks tied to trees. Kind of reminded me of the state parks in NYC and NJ. My family and I quickly found a nice spot and we set up camp to play charades and wait for the light show to begin. There was no life gaurd this late at night. Dogs were permitted after 6 pm Fire works were permitted on the beach as well I didn't see any public bathrooms near and there was hardly any lighting in the park once it got dark which made us all scramble with flashlights as we packed up. Plenty of lighting in the parking lot which was nice! I approve this park for some local, free family fun

They are really trying to build this area back up, and it shows. This is a nice little park on the…read morewater. Great for picnics.