My favorite beach for chilling out with a good book or floating in the usually comfortable water. I always feel like I'm on vacation at a beautiful lake, and it's so close to Williamsburg! read more

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Went to this area with are dog and it was amazing. It was 10 dollars. The parking is only overflow and there a few handicap spots up front. Are dog had a blast and overall it was amazing. I could stand for the most part. Water was hot and cold in some places. Would go back again and again bc are dog was welcomed. read more

Jamestown Beach - Beaches Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Had well-priced concessions, outdoor water pickets to rinse off sand and bathrooms. Thick-sand present, along with picnic tables and char-grills on the upper grass area. $10 all day (includes re-entry) beach-front parking for non-williamtonings. Parking staff was very friendly and plenty of parking, however not shaded so definitely bring a windshield solar reflecter. read more

Jamestown Beach - Beaches Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Was visiting williamsburg and kids wanted to go to a beach. We were initially planning to go to VA beach, but the. It was too far . We then went to Jamesburg beach . It was about 10 mins away for us and kids loved it . We didn't know it was a fresh water beach . And was pretty neat ! Water was a bit cold , but once the kids went in, they didn't want to come out . With 84F sunshine , it was a perfect day for swimming . Not that crowded too. Parking was a bit challenging but we loved this place overall. There are so many grills outside and a place to shower etc. would surely recommend to others. Not much of food around . Need to go back to williamsburg for food . Liked it overall. read more

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What a lovely hidden gem! Great riverfront beach with ample beach space for all. The water is quite shallow so it's a great place for families to take young children swimming. Waves are gentle and the water is warm. We had a great day here and will return! read more

Jamestown Beach - Beaches Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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What a great little beach area! My little family and I went here for a few hours on a Sunday. We went early around 10 and left 1:30. Not too many people at all, plus the people that were there were pretty spread apart. The parking lot is just a few short minutes away from the actual beach area. There's steps to go down to the water or if you keep going around and down the path towards the bathrooms and concession stand, you can walk a straight path to the beach, making it easier to bring a wagon (which is what we did). It was our first time here and I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place! It's quiet and clean and well kept! The bathrooms are clean and right next to the water. There's a concession stand and while we didn't buy anything cause we brought our own food, there were lots of cheap typical beach food items. There were lots of picnic tables and you can bring your own grill. It's dog friendly! The water is low key and calm. There's plenty of trash cans available and there's also places for you to wash off the water and sand afterwards. Loved it! Will definitely be back! read more

We visited this park on Sunday. Nice, quiet remote beach. Great for smaller children. My only issues was all the dogs not on leashes. Everyone is not an animal lover. We had a small child that was in the water and here comes a big unleash dog. Then an elderly lady took her dog off the leash and allowed him to free roam. The dog was all over the place and she couldn't keep up with the dog and the dog wasn't listening her. Animals should be restricted to a certain area of the beach only. There should be strict restrictions about animals. read more

paid $7 to have my family feel uncomfortable We have been looking to visit this beach for two weeks. Traveled from a few hours out because based on reviews we assumed it would be nice. Arrived at the gate 10 min till 0800. Gate opened right on time and it was $7 a car. Since we were literally the first ones in we got the best seat in the house, next to the pier by the bathrooms. Weather was going to be 70°s and cloudy. We did not like the park because it is obviously man made. Not what we were expecting. The water was calm but stagnant. Green and smelly. This "beach" park is more fitting for animals. Apparently people do not keep their pets on leashes because two gold retrievers were let loose and one charged my 18 month old, hence why you leash dogs in public. Lastly but most important, as my spouse and oldest child (13 yo girl) were undressing to swimsuits Pat (park manager) and Ray (maintenance man) thought it fitting to undress them with their eyes. Not only did they disrespect my family, it was an utter display of gross behavior and they looked like perverts. Its as if I wasn't standing there at all and they had absolutely no concern for what they were doing. Despite the rage I felt, I was more concerned with how uncomfortable Pat (older white male) and Ray (older white male) made my family feel. We decided it was in their best interest we leave. Its now 0900 in the morning and instead of enjoying a family outing, they felt assaulted. I complained to the parking attendant about the two men before knowing their staff positions. The nice lady called the manager so I could speak to them about what happened and guess what it was fucking Pat. I got to look that disgusting piece of shit in the face and let him know that was unacceptable behavior. All in all, the park did not meet our expectations and we chose to visit Yorktown Beach instead and had a better time. read more

We had a lovely time at this beach, very family friendly and dog friendly, good restrooms, a place to rinse off, the water was clean, and the entrance fee (currently $7 on the weekend for passenger vehicles) is small for a day's worth of fun. Pay with cash and you'll avoid the 3% transaction fee. In-season you can rent kayaks, there's a concession stand although I didn't buy anything from it so I can't vouch for whether or not it is a good value. There are two "sides" to the beach area with a small pier that divides them. One side offers picnic tables and tall trees with shade, the other is all beach and no shade. Take your pick. read more

Jamestown Beach - Jamestown Beach, Williamsburg, VA - Beaches Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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This is a perfect beach for children. The waves are tiny and the water is shallow. My four year old felt confident splashing around while my one year old sat Near the shoreline splashing as well. It's a small walk to get to the beach, but it's never super crowded and we are always able to find a spot. The beach has a concession area and bathrooms. The bathrooms were clean, but does run out of toilet paper occasionally. There is a fee for parking, but is free for Local residents. read more

Jamestown Beach - Beach - Beaches Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

This is a lovely place we love to come when visiting family. It's far from being a true east coast beach as we typically know it, but provides the perfect spot for kids to swim in calm, shallow water, as well as dig in the sand. The water gets the occasional wave when the nearby ferry is running, but otherwise is very low key. There's a few beach options, picnic tables, a snack/ice cream shop, restrooms and even an outdoor shower for rinsing off before you head home. The parking area is a short walk from the beaches, which can be annoying for hauling beach stuff, but it's worth it. Great family spot to spend the day. read more

Perfect beach for the locals. It's on the James River, and you can walk really far out into the water and not even be past waste deep. It's great for kids and families alike. Pets are allowed, and I didn't hesitate to bring my cats (yes,I said cats) with me to enjoy some sun. Picnic tables, parking, onsite well maintained bathrooms and nicely preserved beach all are here. There is a $7 fee to enter, but well worth it after visiting the Jamestown settlement across the road from here. read more

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Easy to drive to, took the ferry across, beautiful day, not crowded for a weekend and pet friendly. Great for swimmers of all caliber.

For a long time, I didn't even know the beach was there until some friends came to visit. When walking from the parking lot, it looks like an ordinary hiking trail leading to the woods, but instead there a beautiful beach at the end. The view from the shore is absolutely amazing. The ferry is not far away so you can see it coming and going in the distance throughout the day. The beach is free of debris and the picnic areas were well maintained. It reminds me of a smaller version of Yorktown Beach without all the shops and crowds of people. read more

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Great safe swimming spot for young kiddos. We brought our daughter here and it was great to let her wade in the tame water and the sand/beach was really clean. Clean bathrooms with a changing table and plenty of grassy area for picnic time too. A bit of a walk from the parking lot so bring your stroller! There are 2-3 inlets to decide yourself in if you want more privacy too. read more

This was a great beach spot for our family! The location was very close to the resort where we were vacationing and our kids were able to go out in the water pretty far without it being too deep! A great time and a great place! read more

Nice place to bring the family and friends and fish, swim, play frisbee and hang....no alcohol allowed but it's a great time for fun ! read more

Jamestown Beach - Warm and welcoming - Beaches Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Very small private like beach that is perfect for sandy toes without the crowd of va beach. Parking is $7 but free if a military member is in the car with ID. read more

Good clean fun. Shallow water, mostly freshwater, so no jellyfish. Also, no waves. Boat rental on the list of things to do next time.

Had a great time at jamestown beach with my 3 year old son. I read online that it was a small, quiet beach good for families so we decided to give it a try. And it was great! Exactly what I was looking for. It wasn't busy at all, there was parking right up the hill, and not a ton of people. In fact there weren't many people at all. We had a blast in the water and on the sand. The one thing i didn't like was that the sand was pretty coarse, but my son didn't see to care to much and had a perfect time playing. I would recommend this for anyone who doesn't like crowds but wants to enjoy some quiet beach time. read more

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The county has done an amazing job renovating and expanding this little beach. It's a great spot to anchor your boat or take a ride on the jet ski. Nice sandy bottom and minimal wake. read more

Hello anyone know if the Jamestown beach is open tomorrow July 11 2020 or is closed? Thank you

Nice well and fairly clean beach(for lower James standards anyway). It is up the river far enough that it is not salty at all. It is very shallow for many yards out so it is a very safe place to take the kids to. There are plenty of free grills and shaded picnic tables. The only restrooms are porta potties. The parking is free. read more

I went looking for this Beach on Mother's Day so I could spend some time with my son (9yrs old). We had a great time. It was easy to find if you're looking for it. The fact that it's not overcrowded is part of its charm. Great view, just beatiful. I came down from Richmond and the locals were very nice. My son made a 'friend' and loved playing water tag; the water was still cold because it's May after all. Will definitely be back. *I do want to add that it appears parking is free until Memorial Day ($7). read more