Name: This beach is a popular spot among locals, with fantastic beach areas, great food, entertainment, and wonderful people. 😊
Item: Yorktown beach
Rating: 10
Author: Larissa J

About Richmond

Richmond locality is located in Virginia United States, and famous for its turquoise water, whose crystal clarity is incredible! This increases the level of beach recreation, since the better the water, the more pleasant it is to be in it! But don't be too cool!

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Good for Relax

Yorktown beach

Yorktown 0.2 km

Very good

8.4

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom

6.1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Buckroe beach

Buckroe Gardens 1.1 km

Good

7.8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

5 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Outlook beach

Chesapeake Heights 3.2 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom

4 Amenities index

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

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Popular types of Richmond beaches

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Richmond are Yorktown beach, Buckroe beach, Outlook beach.

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Richmond, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of locality are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

It's worth noting that 2 beaches in Richmond have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.

Latest reviews on Richmond's beaches

Yorktown beach

10 Larissa J

This beach is a popular spot among locals, with fantastic beach areas, great food, entertainment, and wonderful people. 😊

Buckroe beach

10 Avery Sinclair

On a day marked with a purple flag indicating a jellyfish alert, the lifeguard kindly informed my son of the situation. Despite this, we still decided to proceed and ended up having a wonderful time. My son even made a new friend and they had a blast together. Although the beach could use some sprucing up, it was still quite nice. Additionally, there was a playground on site that we unfortunately didn't get a chance to use. As the night drew to a close, a police officer made an announcement that the beach would be closing soon. However, it was difficult to hear and we only understood because we happened to be walking in that direction. So if you see a cop at the end of the night, it's time to start packing up. Have a great time!

Outlook beach

10 Kamal Rahman (KAR)

This charming public beach exudes a serene, secluded atmosphere. The gentle waves are noticeably more tranquil than those at VB, making it a delightful spot for observing boats and collecting shells. Perhaps it's pure serendipity, but I have never failed to spot a group of playful dolphins during each of my visits.

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.

The warmest month during the year in this area is July, with the air temperature rising up to 28.2°C and the water temperature up to 27.5°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 8.6°C and the water temperature down to 7.4°C.