Your Perfect Beach Day awaits. Oceanfront Beach is quintessential Virginia Beach in all its timeless glory: an invitingly wide stretch of sand bordered by the Atlantic, lined with hotels, restaurants, nightlife venues, and host to popular concerts and festivals. The famous three-mile Virginia Beach Boardwalk runs parallel to the ocean, with a dedicated bike lane. Nobody leaves without taking a selfie with King Neptune.
Location: 1 st through 38 th streets. Parking: The city operates seven municipal parking lots and three garages at the Oceanfront. Lifeguards: Lifeguards are on duty from in the Oceanfront area from mid-May through mid-September. Accessibility Features: The City of Virginia Beach has designated parking spaces at the Oceanfront for the physically challenged.
Ramps are located at every beach access from 1 st to 58 th streets. Handicap-accessible wooden walkways that extend from the boardwalk to the water are located at 8 th , 17 th , 24 th , and 30 th streets. Designated disability parking is available at municipal parking lots. Dunes and swaying sea oats add ambience to this five-mile swathe of sand at the southernmost end of the Atlantic shoreline in Virginia Beach.
The calm waves draw families with little ones, while romantic types show up for sunrise or sunset. Feeling the love? Sleep over: The community is a hub for vacation homes and condo rentals. The lots charge a fee between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Parking is also available at Little Island Park , a public beach located at the south end of Sandbridge Beach south of the block.
Lifeguards: Yes, in season generally from mid-May to mid-September. Accessibility Features: Most of the beach accesses have ramps, and there are several accessible parking spaces available near the beach. Beach wheelchairs are available for rent in season. Parking: No municipal lots; limited metered street parking; be mindful of parking regulations. Stretching from Rudee Inlet to Camp Pendleton, three-quarter-mile-long Croatan Beach is beloved by local families and surfers.
