Virginia - all beaches

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Good for Relax beaches
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About Virginia

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Virginia attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Black Point Landing

Black Point Landing

2 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing • Good for Relax
Wishart

Wishart

2 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing • Good for Relax
Hill Landing

Hill Landing

4 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing • Kids friendly
Dam Neck Corner

Dam Neck Corner

8 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Hills Corner

Hills Corner

8 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Rudee Heights

Rudee Heights

6 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Ocean View

Ocean View

4 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing
Chesapeake Heights

Chesapeake Heights

4 beaches
Wild beach • Football ground • Kite or windsurfing
East Ocean View

East Ocean View

4 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach

13 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Buckroe Gardens

Buckroe Gardens

3 beaches
Wild beach • Football ground • Kite or windsurfing
Grandview Shores

Grandview Shores

3 beaches
Wild beach • Football ground • Kite or windsurfing
North Virginia Beach

North Virginia Beach

7 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Bay Island

Bay Island

7 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Lake Shores

Lake Shores

6 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Chesapeake Beach

Chesapeake Beach

5 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Lynnhaven Shores

Lynnhaven Shores

5 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
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Virginia Best beaches

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Grandview beach
Grandview beach
Grandview beach
Good for Relax

Grandview beach

Grandview Shores 1.6 km
Good
7.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Large low tide • No parking
0 Amenities index
Chesapeake beach
Chesapeake beach
Chesapeake beach
Good for Relax

Chesapeake beach

Lynnhaven Shores 0.8 km
Good
7.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
Wallops beach
Wallops beach
Wallops beach
Good for Relax

Wallops beach

Wishart 4.3 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Virginia beaches

Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 21 beaches in the state.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Virginia.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Virginia

Yorktown beach

Yorktown beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Yorktown 0.2 km
Outlook beach

Outlook beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Chesapeake Heights 3.2 km
Croatan beach II

Croatan beach II
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Dam Neck Corner 3.7 km
Croatan beach

Croatan beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Rudee Heights 1.3 km
Little Creek beach

Little Creek beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Lake Shores 2.6 km
North End beach

North End beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, North Virginia Beach 1.3 km
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Sandy beaches in Virginia

Assateague beach

Assateague beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Black Point Landing 4.3 km
Little Island Park

Little Island Park
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Hill Landing 6.5 km
Virginia beach

Virginia beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Virginia Beach 0.6 km
Sandbridge beach

Sandbridge beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Hills Corner 6 km
Buckroe beach

Buckroe beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Buckroe Gardens 1.1 km
Sandbridge Beach

Sandbridge Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Dawley Corners 6.9 km
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Long beaches in Virginia

Grommet Island beach

Grommet Island beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Rudee Heights 0.8 km
Ocean View beach

Ocean View beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Ocean View 0.2 km
Ocean View beach II

Ocean View beach II
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, East Ocean View 0.5 km
Chic's beach

Chic's beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Chesapeake Beach 0.6 km
First Landing beach

First Landing beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Bay Island 1.3 km
Cape charles beach

Cape charles beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Cape Charles 0.5 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Virginia, they are as follows:

  • The state's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 20 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 16 beaches in the state have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Virginia is less than 500 meters. 21 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Virginia beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Virginia's beaches

Grandview beach
10 Lila Renwick

This beach is a true hidden gem, with surprisingly little traffic. This is likely due to the limited parking options (street parking only) and the fact that visitors must walk through a nature preserve for just under 10 minutes before reaching the beach. However, once you arrive, the expansive beach is well worth the journey. I've been told that walking to the very end would take around three miles (although I can't confirm the accuracy of this), and I've spent over three hours exploring the entire stretch. This is a fantastic spot to bring your furry friends, especially during the off-season when you're likely to encounter very few people. I've even spotted dolphins swimming just 20-30 feet off the coast, which is truly amazing. The constant breeze is a refreshing touch, and this beach easily outshines the overcrowded Virginia Beach or Yorktown Beach.

Chesapeake beach
10 Zoran Vuković.

This stunning and immaculate beach is an exceptional destination that I strongly urge you to visit with your loved ones, furry friends, or for a leisurely stroll or jog. Its picturesque scenery is simply breathtaking, and if you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the playful dolphins that often grace us with their presence.

Wallops beach
10 Kael R.

This exquisite haven on Earth is truly remarkable. While some may argue that it is otherworldly, I must confess that I am not well-versed in beach culture. Nonetheless, this spot is a gem worth exploring.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 13 beaches in the state, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the state is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 28.2°C and water up to 27.5°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 7.2°C and water to 7.3°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Virginia? In total there are 21 beaches and the most popular is Assateague beach.

Most viewed beaches of Virginia

Wallops beach

Wallops beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Wishart 4.3 km
Grandview beach

Grandview beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Grandview Shores 1.6 km
Chesapeake beach

Chesapeake beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Lynnhaven Shores 0.8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Virginia?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Virginia, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 21 beaches in total, of which about 2 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Virginia:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Virginia?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Virginia, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Virginia?

Most of the beaches located in Virginia are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Virginia:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Virginia?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Virginia?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Virginia by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Virginia are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Virginia according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Virginia?

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Virginia?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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