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    North End Beach

    4.7 (12 reviews)

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    Amanda S.

    What can I say? I'm such a beach girl. I have lived near the oceanfront my whole life. As we drive down pacific we see the sign for north end. We know to start looking out for street parking. Normally around the 60's streets we find luck. What I love about this beach is it's very reserved and never rowdy. The thing with this beach that makes us hesitant to go at times is the long stretch of sand leaving to the water. It's a small hike and with three kids and many things in tow it can be a little discouraging. Yet it still brings us out because it really is beautiful seeing so much sand. Makes for great photos. The water here is more choppy than at Chick's beach. So we really warn the children to be alert and stay close to the shore line. Great beach if you are visiting the area.

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    J David H.

    There are so many reasons why Virginia Beach residents feel as though they live in paradise. Our beaches point blank rock and few would dispute that the city knows how to take excellent care of them for our tourist and locals alike. The North End Beach is not a touristy beach, but a locals beach. Residents along Atlantic Ave. from 89th street to around 43rd street where Atlantic splits (Cavalier Hotel) off and becomes the Oceanfront consider NEB their home. Every street along this stretch has beach access and most trash cans and bags to keep dog litter off the sand as this is a dog friendly beach. At the North End 89th street where this beach begins is Fort Story and access is restricted beside the base. Very large signs are up and it is impossible not to know when the "no pun intended" the line in the sand is drawn. This seven block stretch from Fort Story to Shore is my favorite area to recreate with family. It is even more quiet, if you can imagine that than South toward the Oceanfront. I almost never see a soul in the morning. Also trash is at a minimum as those that use it care too much to see it littered. Keep in mind if you are not a local parking is always an issue, signs are up and you should pay close attention to them. Residents will drop a dime on you and call the police and your car will be towed away as tickets are not written. I am in love with our beautiful beaches in Virginia Beach. As the weather becomes warm enough to take advantage get out and enjoy all there is to offer. However, as someone who often volunteers with beach clean up please pick up after yourself and recreate responsibly. The city has made it so easy with trash cans every where use them!

    Matt M.

    I love northend. It's a more spacious and relaxing side of Virginia beach. It's not as crowded as the main beach next to the boardwalk. You can go there with your family or friends and lounge out while staring at the ocean blue catching some rays. Very nice and relaxing. As far as dogs go, I bring my dog there all the time for walks and I see other people do too. I'm not sure the specific policy here, so might want to look up the litigation to this to avoid legal trouble. But I'm sure it's fine. I know it changes with seasons, but if allowed they have convenient dog poop bags at some entrances with trash cans readily available on the beach. Va beach doesn't have that many good waves, compared to obx. But sometimes this beach can work up to some nice waves to go surfing on. I go here or croatian usually for surfing. Also, there's nice fishing spots directly off the coast of these beaches. My favorite time to fish here is when it gets around sunset and the sun dies down a bit. Parking might be a bit of an issue in mid summer with tourists and beachgoers. But just traveling around the streets your bound to find an open spot someplace, I always do. Great beach, would recommend 10/10

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    Ask the Community - North End Beach

    Are there showers?

    No, there are no showers at North End Beach. There are outdoor showers and foot washes at the Oceanfront at every beach access (every block) from 2nd Street to 40th Street.

    Are there any public restrooms 80th and up?

    No, there are no public restrooms at North End Beach. The public restrooms at the Oceanfront are located at 2nd Street*, 17th Street, 24th Street*, 30th Street, & 31st Street*.… 

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    from 89th street to around 43rd street where Atlantic splits (Cavalier Hotel) off and becomes the Oceanfront consider NEB their home.

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    3.8(95 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    I lived in Virginia Beach for right at two years and my condo was two blocks from Virginia Beach…read more There are a lot of activities on the beach year round and I enjoyed many of them! My favorite was the "Neptune Festival" which was around Labor Day and signified the locals "taking the beach back" from the tourists! I do like the Neptune statue on the beach! I took some free yoga classed offered on the beach, enjoyed watching professional sand sculpture competitions, professional beach volleyball tournaments, and much more! I could have sworn the boardwalk was wooden back then. Regardless if it was wooden or concrete, the boardwalk would open for vehicles every Christmas to enjoy the Christmas lights on the beach! That was always a fun time and Virginia Beach does a great job with this lighting display! It's a must see! We enjoyed rollerblading, bike riding, jogging, and walking along the beach and boardwalk. Why no fifth star? The Atlantic water is ice cold! I did enjoy the beach itself, despite the sand not being as brightly white colored as I'm accustomed to at Orange Beach, Alabama. However, I did not enjoy the ice cold water! Also, during peak tourist season, the beach gets super crowded!

    I sure do love my city. VB is such a vibe and really comes alive during the summer. It still offers…read moreso much fun in the off season and truly is a fabulous place to raise a family.

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    4.5(24 reviews)
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    I'm sharing our amazing Sandbridge wedding experience. We rented the Bella Breeza vacation home…read morethrough Vacasa Virginia Beach for our wedding day, and their team recommended Sandbridge All Inclusive Weddings. Planning a wedding from Ohio was a real challenge, but Christine was an absolute doll. She helped us with everything throughout the planning process and was still supporting us on the actual wedding day. We held our ceremony at Marketplace Beach, which was perfect for our guests thanks to the large parking lot and nearby restrooms. Frank set up a small speaker on the beach so everyone could hear the ceremony clearly, and he brought a great sound system inside our beach rental for the reception. Reverend daniel delivered a heartfelt ceremony, and our amazing coordinator Steve kept the entire day organized and calm. Thank goodness we were so nervous.lol. Our photographer Megan made getting-ready photos so much fun with me, my bridesmaids, and my stepmom while Aunt Donna kept the mimosas flowing in the kitchen. Megan took so many fabulous pictures we'll treasure forever. Chef Samuel and his catering team were awesome. Our favorite dishes were the chicken tetrazzini and the smashed potatoes station. Yummy. After the ceremony, we returned to Bella house for the fun reception party. Having the food at the vacation home made the entire experience feel intimate. Sandbridge Weddings gave us a beautiful, relaxed, unforgettable day. For anyone planning a vacation home beach house wedding, make Sandbridge your destination for sure it's so relaxing and beautiful Thanks sooo much Sandbridge Weddings along with Vacasa

    Is it too early for a beach review? Nah, we need something to look forward to this Winter…read more Sandbridge Beach is a favorite and it's been probably two years since the last time I visited. Parking is plentiful and free. The City of Virginia Beach operates the beach and its guards. The beach is clean and wide. It's not as busy as the VBOF either. For surfing it's better than others with currents. Also a plus is its proximity to Back Bay Park. A drawback is that they do not have an infrastructure built up, but many consider this a plus since it's so natural. You can find a food truck on the road in for tacos named Bandino's. Come out and enjoy with warmer weather in the Spring. It's a family friendly beach, so bring the family and dog too! There are so many reasons why Virginia Beach residents feel as though they live in paradise. Our beaches point blank rock and few would dispute that the city knows how to take excellent care of them for our tourist and locals alike.

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