Virginia Beach Ocean Front

An amazing beach! It's clean, well-maintained, and there's always something to do. The stretch of booths and shops goes on for over 2 miles, offering a wide variety of local crafts, souvenirs, and snacks. There are plenty of activities for all ages, from water sports to beach volleyball. Plus, the atmosphere is friendly and lively, making it a great place for families or a day out with friends. Highly recommend!"

We were here for a short period of time in the evening before the rain clouds opened up and the sun went down. The beach at this time was empty, except for a few stragglers. The strand was a huge open space- great for walking and bike riding. The beach was nice and smooth and the water cool to touch. Lots of waterfront restaurants, souvie shops, hotels, and I even saw a cute bunny hopping away on the grass near the strand : D

I just love coming to the Beach. Virginia Beach is a great beach for Families and everyone. They have a concrete boardwalk and a separate bike path for bikers. They also have a playground, workout bars, food and sometimes live entertainment along the Boardwalk.

The VA Beach oceanfront is much different from what I am used to The Sam's is very plain and non course and there is a huge amount of sand toward the water. I loved how the beach looked so clean and how well they decorated for Christmas It was very unique and very inviting!

Random trivia: Did you know that VA Beach Ocean Front holds the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's longest stretch of pleasure beach?While I grew up in, but no longer live in the area, I has been a blast visiting the ocean front from time to time as a "tourist" in my hometown. If you are not a fan of crowds (like me), I would recommend visiting during the off-season, but of course that's no fun because the water might be too cold for swimming. However, the prices for hotels, restaurants, excursions, and (sometimes) parking are a bit cheaper than during peak summer months. The boardwalk and surrounding areas has plenty to do for folks of all ages. If you are into mini-golf, then this place is for you because there are at least six mini-golf spots along the broadway. Also, the area has plenty of bars and restaurants with amazing seafood. The one thing that bugs me about this area (or any tourist area): parking can be a pain in the butt. Even restaurants that have free parking often will have very limited parking, which means you might have to pay for parking. Ok paying for parking (especially in the garages in lots) is not a huge deal. Also, some parking garages might take advantage of local events and jack up parking prices. However, you have to be extremely careful, especially with street parking. God forbid, if you accidentally park in the wrong spot, your vehicle will be towed with the quickness (e.g. within 30 minutes).

The oceanfront is lively with beautiful shores and plenty of activities. While the large crowds can be overwhelming, it's a great spot for fun and excitement.

I had a blast at the oceanfront. Getting there wasn't so much fun though. Now that its warm expect traffic and lots of pedestrians. When i came a few weeks ago it wasn't nearly as busy. But its tourist season so its a busy area. The boardwalk is a busy more crowded area. So we chose to go down by 57th street which was a bit quieter and had less people. We went in the evening and were able to find a nice spot on the water. The restaurant behind us was playing live music. It was a really nice vibe. Parking in this area is a bit tricky because its mostly residental, but we lucked out and found the prefect spot. It was a 4 minute walk to the beach and everything just worked out. I really enjoyed this part of the beach!! Check it out.

Here off-season, Thanksgiving weekend 2023. Weather is 40 to upper 50's. Relatively empty but still amazing. It's 3 miles long with a lot to see and do.

Wow, scrolling through these photos and videos the beach has really changed since I lived here in the mid-90s. It appears to have become way more commercialized. I lived on Baltic, just a block-ish from the beach and while I never really enjoyed the water [Brrrrrrr! It was always cold], or the color of the sand, [since I'm used to the Gulf Coast's bleached white beaches] or lack of sand dunes, [I like the sand dunes of Charleston's beaches], or the crowds - there is still lots to like about Ocean Front! I used to jog around this area, and rollerblade, and bike. They had free beach yoga sessions, professional sand volleyball tournaments, the really fun and beautiful Christmas light show, and my favorite was the Neptune Fest, when locals "took back the beach!" The sand sculptures were especially incredible! Am I wrong, or was the boardwalk made of wood back in the day? I thought it was and you could drive on it to see the Christmas lights. Despite the influx of vendors, and parking issues, I'm sure the additions are fabulous. Even when I lived there, the beach was definitely clean, well maintained and safe.

It's been so lovely outside that I had to come enjoy the beach while it was still somewhat warm out. The beach and boardwalk are, in my opinion, best enjoyed during the fall.It's nice and not crowded at all. Mostly everyone here is local, which is great. Maybe I'm just biased but it seems the locals take more pride and are much more considerate of the beach. Don't get me wrong, I think the tourism here during the summer is wonderful for the economy, but it's nice when there aren't so many people.The bike path is much, much easier to ride this time of year versus the summer when everyone conglomerates throughout various parts of the path, making for a challenging ride. I'm hoping to ride until at least the beginning of December.