Buckroe Beach and Park

Buckroe Beach is an underrated beach with plenty of parking and space to breathe.Came here recently with a friend to get some rays in before the summer fully concluded and was pleasantly surprised. The boardwalks were well-kept, the beach is clean, and there is plenty of space. In fairness, we did go on a Monday, so it may be busier other days of the week, though the area certainly had a lot of capacity. The parking lot was big (and free), with plenty of room for overflow too. That said, the beach is basically all you get: no other businesses you might associate with the beach like food or games.Hampton in general is a bit split: some of it is quite nice and some of it seems run down. Thankfully Buckroe Beach belongs to the nice side of that, aided by a police car that seems to hang out most of the day. At the same time, while we felt perfectly safe here in the daylight hours, I would not voluntarily linger for long after sunset. I am hoping that in the long run Hampton finds its footing and becomes the travel destination it deserves to be.Buckroe Beach is a great free beach to enjoy during the day if your sole aim is to enjoy the sun. If you're looking for more activities, particularly nightlife, you'll have to travel further south to Virginia Beach for that (and pay the price!)Overall: 4.0 stars----Pros:- Nice free beach!- Plenty of free parking.- Area is clean and not overflowing with people but...Cons:- ...the area has safety challenges it is working through. Fine during the day but ill-advised to linger after dark.- No beach-adjacent businesses are around to give you a more holistic experience (i.e. food, souvenirs, games, bars, etc.)

Sand is clean and the people are nice. I'd have a celebration here if it were easier to get in contact with the recreation/city

Been here twice, liking it better this time around. Maybe because it's an hour before dark, there's just less cars parked, gives more to the serene vibe of beach chilling. Clean area, even trash cans are aluminum colored that still had the "new" luster. There are cute benches, those that even are like loungers by the pool and oh what a neat idea to have swings! There are two fishing piers, a central covered "stage" ( I can imagine where in peak of summer they'd be bands playing)...there's even the novelty lighthouse replica. There is ample parking within steps away from the beach.

I was only here briefly, killing time before I checked out of my hotel. It was mid-April, so it was not the peak of the season. This is a beautiful and clean beach. Both the water and the sand was clean. There were a few families and singletons lying on blankets on the beach, also a handful of fisherpeople on the pier. The water was cold and pretty calm. Even so, there was a handful of people splashing in the water. If I had more time, I would have been one of them enjoying the water.

I've never been to Buckroe Beach though I have heard about it from friends in the area and some folks who play beach volleyball here. It was very very crowded with tons of traffic and little parking when we visited at around 4pm. We did snag a spot and walked over to the pavilion and cute little lighthouse (which I though was real until we arrived). It's a cute, small local's beach for the folks around and the pavilion was nice for shows and festivals it's very large. Probably wouldn't drive over from Virginia Beach though if a day at the beach is what I had in mind.

We love Buckroe Beach. It is a great place to spend the day without being too crowded. There is free parking and there are bathrooms available. There is a pier, some "porch swings" towards the walkway, and there are lifeguards posted sporadically. The waves are existent but small enough that younger children can play in the water. The beach closes to the public at sunset, so make sure to pack up a little before.

Had a Great Time! Nice people of all colors shapes and sizes. I attend in a festival. I enjoyed it Better than Virginia Beach!

What a great beach! We visited here for the first time in summer 2019. My husband wanted to stay near a smaller / less crowded beach and this fit the bill.We stayed on South 24th Street and could have easily walked to the beach. We opted to drive due to the amount of stuff we had to shlep with two kids. Parking is free and ample. Contrary to what many of the reviews said about this beach, there is chair and umbrella rental available at the main beach entrance, and a small spot to buy beach balls, buckets and toys, etc. this area also has bathrooms, play area, grassy area, picnic shelters, and spray down spots. We liked that this beach was not at all busy, and was very visually appealing - rocks, clean water, and boats out in the distance. There are also multiple sightings per day of military planes and helicopters. There are life guards here, and two nice piers. We will certainly be back.

Nice beach in Hampton. Peaceful. Great boardwalk to stroll and pier to fish. You should stop by one day!

Beautiful, relaxing beach in Hampton, VA! Had a wonderful time with my niece today. Bathrooms available, food truck style concession stand, playground, walking path, piers to walk out on - endless fun. Plenty of free parking! Highly recommend! Conveniently located to restaurants if you care to go out afterwards, too!