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Virginia Aquarium: Marine life up close!

Enjoy The Oceanfront

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  • Gleaming ocean views

    Surf, sand and sun!

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  • Beautiful wedding site

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  • Swim in safety

    Lifeguards keep watch.

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  • Park your car

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  • Sand sculpture artistry

    This annual competition features incredible creations.

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    Neptune watches another beautiful Virginia Beach sunrise.

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Fun at the Oceanfront:
Activities at the Oceanfront and beyond
Pets at the beach
Special events at the beach
Weddings at the beach
 
Safety at the Oceanfront:
Swimming safety
Surfing regulations
Handicapped beach access (select to access brochure, then scroll down to "Parking for Persons with Disabilities" section for details)
 
LIFEGUARDS ARE ON DUTY...
​LOCATION ​DATES ​TIMES ​NOTES
​From First to 41st streets ​Mid-May to late-September: ​ ​
​ ​ ​From Memorial Day to Labor Day ​9:30 a.m. - dusk ​Daily
​In May and September ​Limited hours ​Limited patrols
​At Camp Pendleton & Croatan beaches ​From Memorial Day to Labor Day ​9:30 a.m. - dusk ​Daily
​At Fort Story ​From Memorial Day to Labor Day ​9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ​On weekends only
​North End beaches (42nd - 89th streets) ​From Memorial Day to Labor Day 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. ​Patrolled by all-terrain vehicles
 
Red flags displayed at the oceanfront indicate dangerous water conditions.
See a lifeguard or call VB311 for details.
 
 
Transportation in the Oceanfront Area:
VB Wave: resort bus transportation
Do Not Tow program
Handicapped parking
Resident parking permit
Resort area parking regulations
Resort parking maps 
Municipal parking lots & garages
Resort parking map
Towed vehicles - call VB311 at "311", or (757) 385-3111 
Wheeled Devices in the resort area
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Contact Information

VB311

Direct: (757) 385-3111 | Email: VB311@vbgov.com | VB311 Site

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