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    4.0 (52 reviews)

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    Anissa W.

    8/6/21: I took my children here to play on the beach one evening. There was plenty of parking, but the portapotty was stinking up the area. The beach had litter all around, but we were still able to enjoy ourselves. It was a beautiful scenery & the waves were so calming. Be careful to not get pinched by the sand crabs. That's my only warning. :)

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    Lisa M.

    Ocean View Beach Park is a okay beach with modest facilities and an adjacent park area that is probably best suited for anyone for a park gathering or for Norfolk locals looking for a beach day. The main positives for it as a beach are that it is moderately crowded but not packed, has milder waves than the ocean, and it's easily accessed by Norfolk locals. -- The Beach -- Ocean View Beach is one of the 3 main beaches that, along with the many smaller Norfolk beaches, altogether make up 7.3 miles of public beach along the Chesapeake Bay. Ocean View Beach (like the other two main beaches of Community Beach and Sarah Constant Beach) has public facilities and free municipal lot parking. Ocean View Beach (like Community Beach Park) has access ramps and walkways. Ocean View Beach has mostly clean sand and slightly murky water with mild waves. The metal storm water pipes are decidedly uninviting and historically have been a source of pollution, even resulting in the water needing to be closed to the public. It had some litter but the permanent features like access points were well maintained. -- The Park -- Ocean View Beach Park is a 6.5-acre beach park with a nice grassy area, a large gazebo/covered band stage area, and a boardwalk. The gazebo/open air stage area would be very nice for events. Festevents programs are offered there throughout the summer. The boardwalk has a nice view of the Chesapeake Bay, but it's not particularly long and had litter. This is a park only (no playground equipment.) -- Pets -- Ocean View Beach is pet friendly: from the Saturday before Memorial Day (in May) through Labor Day (in September), leashed pets (8 feet of less) are allowed on the beach before 10am and after 6pm. Outside of that season, there are no time limits. There is enough space on the sand and to the shoreline to walk them. -- Restrictions -- Ocean View Beach does not offer any locations for grilling, and fires are not permitted on the beach. Walking on the rocks is prohibited. -- Amenities -- The park next to Ocean View Beach has one bathhouse (outdoor showers and restrooms) near the municipal parking. There are trashcans in the park and located near the beach access points. -- Lifeguards -- Ocean View Beach does not have lifeguards. (Lifeguards are on duty at Community Beach Park only and only in-season from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily.) -- Municipal Parking -- There is free, dedicated municipal parking lot located at the park. While we were there on a Saturday in late July, there lot was about 2/3 full with many parking spots still available. Parking might be more of a concern during a summer event. -- Takeaway -- As a Coastal Virginia native and VA Beach resident of over a decade, I much prefer the beaches in VA Beach for water activities. Ocean View Beach Park is not my choice for actually going in the water. That said, it's always nice to be near the water, so having a view of it is relaxing. The park has a nice open air stage, and the park's grassy area was the most well-maintained area of the park, boardwalk, and beach. So I do recommend the park. It's nice that this location has facilities, but it's important to note that (as of Summer 2022), Ocean View a beach Park does not have lifeguards.

    Shantell C.

    Visited this beach park while looking to avoid afternoon HRBT traffic. The parking lot was half full, benches along the board walk were open. Benches were a little rusty but painted over so as not to ruin your clothes. The beach was family friendly. While walking a mile and back I picked up about 5lbs of trash in the sand. The bathrooms were clean, outdoor shower with decent water pressure. Only complaint is the trash and were overflowing with garbage.

    Alycia A.

    I was pleasantly surprised to find this playground on the beach. It was our first time to visit the very end of the oceanfront beach so I'm glad we did. The playground is appropriate for older kids but toddlers love it just the same. I love that it is right on the beach, they have benches for parents, and there are public bathrooms located right behind the playground so you can make sure your kids wash up after playing. There is no hand sanitizer stations here so bring your own. The playground was pretty empty. Hoping to return again when the pandemic dies down.

    Emma C.

    We went during the week and found parking. Beach is right off what looks like a main road. They have plenty of places to each there. It's want packed and it looked like they had a nice set up for music.

    My cat babies enjoying the breeze.
    Brittany C.

    I grew up in Norfolk and have been visiting Ocean View beaches all my life. I personally love the beach parks down here because there is plenty of parking, plenty of room to lay out and usually there is a restroom facility close by. I enjoy being able to drive or walk down the street to a 711 or corner mart to grab a drink or a snack if I need to. I love the overall convenience that the beach park offers. Even though the beach is not entirely west facing you can still catch an incredible sunset which is what I enjoy most about summer nights. The beach is closed right now due to COVID 19 but I am still reminiscing on the days I got to enjoy it before we were quarantined. I can't wait to return in the summer! Fingers crossed we have a summer, right guys?

    My sons playground
    Queen B.

    This is the beach that I go to the most. It's close to home. Lifeguards leave around 5 ish and you van brings your dogs after 6 pm. Plenty of parking. Little to no waves. Never crowded. Perfect Beach Bum Bliss

    So peaceful
    Jahnay M.

    Ocean View is perfect during the the busy beach season due to the fact that you're guaranteed not to run into large crowds of people. Off season is a great time to visit as well! I enjoyed seeing pups strolling on the beach, next time I will have to have my puppy in tow. I've visited a handful of times and would definitely recommend if you're in Norfolk or visiting close by elsewhere in the 757. Parking is free. The beach is well kept. The best area to park is near the restrooms in the lot right a few steps from the beach across from the shopping center. I enjoyed my stroll with family here. I loved being able to have my own little space not feeling right on top of other beach goers. I would recommend. The beach even has yoga events for the community to take advantage of too!

    Keri O.

    OV is OV. Lol. Its the beach you visit in the summer when you don't want to be in the company of the larger crowds. I visit the beach anytime of year but was surprised to see as many people at the beach yesterday as I did (Warm Winter day) I've missed the ocean since moving. I needed this like I need oxygen. It wasn't far from Norfolk Premium Outlets, just a short 15 min drive. Ocean View is the chill beach, the quiet beach of the area and then you catch a drink and listen to music at one of the local bars like Mojo Bones and Froggies (if they're still around) for examples; however its not the tourist beach so I don't recommend being out here in the late late night. OV doesn't have the best reputation in some areas. Not much to do here. But if you just need an ocean fix, you'll be satisfied here. Park in the small parking lot off of OV Ave and you're good to go.

    Shivana D.

    One of the nicer beaches in the VA beach area! I went from late afternoon to sunset. The water was noticeably clear, and the beach wasn't crowded at all. We had a whole stretch to ourselves. Street parking by capeview was free, and the beach was easily accessible. Will definitely go back.

    You can go really deep in
    Alli S.

    Very relaxing beach. It is very shallow so you can go really deep in the water. I would definitely come back to this beach the next time I come back to Virginia. The waves at Virginia Beach was too strong for me so I came here to ocean view instead

    Beach space
    Eugene M.

    My fam and I visited this beach on August 17, 2018. We were at the "Sarah Constant Park Beach" and it was a great experience for us. First off the parking lot is right there next to the beach. The water was calm and the beach was not populated like the Virginia Beach tourist side is. The great thing is that this park is located across from all kinds of food places and small stores so you can quickly get your food and bring it back to the beach (hence dominos or something else). I read a lot of reviews and some people were saying the area is sketchy and the beach was dirty. Let me assure you that is not the case. If you consider yourself a well rounded person you will quickly see this is a great move if you want to entertain a family with young kids without the bullshit that comes with a full scale tourist type beach. I highly recommend this beach!

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    Lee L.

    I really like this beach because it's so secluded. I was born in South Africa and our beaches are incredibly beautiful and ALWAYS packed. Then living in Miami for the past few years, the beach is very busy a lot of the time. Ocean view beach is quiet, cute, quaint and undisturbed- there's no touristy feel- you feel like you're in your backyard.

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    Nice beach with lifeguards till 6pm. We live within walking distance and we'll be back for sure!

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    Ask the Community - Ocean View Beach Park

    Hi, Is this far from Virginia Beach? Far from Holiday Inn-Norfolk?

    It is at the north end of Granby Street.

    How's the water temp in June? We live in WA where the coast is freezing! Wanting to visit the Atlantic in June for a few days and am liking the quite, calm reviews of Ocean View Beach. (Virginia Beach tourism trap doesn't appeal to us)

    Water temps should be fine in June for swim. Still recommend VB beaches overall. Croatan is more off beaten path of OF.

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    3.5
    (2 reviews)

    Although the size of this beach is much smaller compared to other beaches in the area, there are…read moresome things I really appreciated about this particular spot. Accessibility issues often precludes those with mobility differences and I really appreciated how salient ADA was put into action-- not merely an empty gesture with bare minimum efforts, if that. (i.e., steep wheelchair ramp) Parking here is very easy and the picnic tables makes it perfect to eat al fresco. It gives you a nice view of the ocean without having to step onto the sand. In other words, there aren't sand dunes to scale up and down, or wooden staircases to go up and down. This makes it ideal to drop by even if you have mobility differences (e.g., wheelchair bound, unsteady gait from Parkinson's, stroke survivor, on oxygen, just had surgery) or just wanted to see the sea even with work clothes on. Due to the proximity of the parking lot and the oceanfront, it's also possible to just stay in the car and enjoy the view line watch the sunset. Not all disabilities are visible and I am thinking of everyone who needs safe space and means to leave quickly should such a moment strikes. Although it wasn't photographed, the area has bathrooms. The right side of the beach facing the ocean is inaccessible for all when the red flag is erected for live fire training. One star taken off for counting more than 15 separate pieces of trash in various sizes, big broken glass shards, and dog droppings. I get it that there's picnic tables and wind can blow things away but sh1t! If you have hound dogs like me, you may want to think twice about visiting. It's going to be a giant buffet for them. I hope nobody there that day heard me and my husband spending a lot of time hollering "LEAVE IT! LEAVE IT! OMG WHATS IN YOUR MOUTH?!?! LEAVE THAT ALONE! LEAVE THAT ALONE TOO!!! THIS WAY DOG. NO YOU CANT EAT THEM! NO NOT THAT EITHER!!! LEAVE. THAT. ALONE." In sum, I know this beach isn't for everyone and I know there are bigger and better. But I still appreciated the area and wouldn't mind returning to dine al fresco from dozens of other good places to eat -- the Bagel Baker, Bobo's, etc.

    The beach sand was clean compared to other beaches I've been to. I really like that they have a big…read moreparking lot, clean bathrooms and some picnic tables with shaded areas. The bathroom does not have a baby changing table, but there is an outside shower head to rinse off. The ocean itself was really really brown...I've never seen such brown ocean water...I'm not sure why, but other people swimming in it didn't seem to mind.

    Great White Water Sports

    Great White Water Sports

    3.8
    (55 reviews)

    The members of the staff I have met are good dudes and seem to really enjoy their jobs. The…read moreparticular Waverunners I rented had 115 hp and were not governed so they really moved out. These guys also worked with me and stayed late so I could get a second machine that was not available until then. Great work guys!

    We searched online for a boat rental company for the Hot Springs Area and Great White Rentals was…read morethe first site to come up. We read the reviews and assumed since they were all so good and their website looked good they were a legit company. We called and talked to a nice lady on the phone a week prior to us coming to visit for a week long vacation with 6 of our grandkids. Let her know we had a pontoon and would like to rent a nice boat to spend 2-3 days on the lake tubing, skiing, and riding around while we were here. I asked about the two nicer boats on the website and she said they had some really clean boats and she could get us 8 in one no problem. So reserved the premium one over the phone. When we arrived the next week they called the day before and requested to be paid the of the amount in cash. I thought this was strange for a company, but agreed and went to back to get cash for the next morning. (First red flag) When they arrived with the boat it was a 22 year old tri-toon, very weathered, and let's just say, well used. (Second red flag) Seats ripped, awning held together with bungee cords and straps, rear ladder was bungee strapped up, horn was broken, so we have a whistle, interior lights broken lenses, radio didn't work, the anchor was an 8 pound mushroom anchor you would use for a johnboat, would certainly not hold a 24' pontoon. The life vest they provided were just as old as the boat. We only had 4 we could use old of the 10 they sent. There's no tow bar to pull from, so the drivers says yeah you will have to tie onto one of the toons, really??? I expressed my frustration with the delivery driver, which went no where, I called the office and talked to a lady who said she had only been answering phones for a few months and had never actually seen the boats. (Third red flag). I asked at this point was this a company or was this just individuals renting out their boats and cabins? She answered just individuals, they don't have an actual office. She advised she would get with the owner of the boat to see if they can do anything but they didn't have any other boats available. By now I'm frustrated but I have 6 grandkids ages 13-8 looking at me excited to go boating and waiting to get on the boat. They could care less what it looks like or if it's going to leave us stranded, they just want to go. lol I go ahead and take the boat and make the best of what we have throughout the day. When they pick up the boat I was expecting a little humility and at least an half ass excuse, but all I get was "sorry this wasn't what you expected, thank for re ring with us though". We check on other rentals in the area the next morning and found that they actually have newer boats and are quite a bit less expensive. I also went back and reviewed their website to see if I missed anything and over reacted. What I found was a couple of the reviews were from the delivery guys family, the delivery driver is actually in the pictures. So I wonder if the 23 reviews are actually real at this point. Moral of the story, don't stop doing research when you find a good website or good reviews. Keep checking around, we paid 730 dollars for a 22 year old worn out boat and motor for 8 hours and could have gotten a 2 year old boat with a bigger motor, for 520 dollars at 2 other rental places right down the road. If you're renting your own equipment that's great, just be upfront about it !

    Ocean View Beach Park - beaches - Updated July 2026

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