This park is very nice. My kiddo (9) was able to pop up during her first 90-minute lesson. They…read moreprovide all of the gear and encourage them the entire time. By the second lesson, she was able to stand and balance to the "shore". The staff were so nice, especially Ms. Rosie.

I really can't stop raving about this area. I wish it was here when I lived here and I think…read morePharrell did such a great job with the design. It's luxury , the wave pool is great , the hotel the options for food and the surrounding area for entertainment is so top tier. This is definitely was Va beach needs . More luxury ... I have been to The dome twice. I have been to their surf art festival and lots of other events . Just visiting made me want to move back to Va beach. Hats off to yall ..

This is one of my all time favorite places to shop for casual clothing in the area. I remember when…read more17th Street Surf Shop was, in fact, just a surf shop specializing in high quality surf boards with the only location on 17th Street and Atlantic at the Oceanfront when Percy Lee Jones founded it in 1970. This place has evolved from a pioneer in the early surfing movement to one of the leading surf inspired clothing and accessories shops in the region with 7 locations (5 in Virginia and 2 in North Carolina.) The staff is young, hip and knowledgeable about the products that they offer. If you are looking for great quality clothing that will stand the test of time, stop by 17th Street Surf Shop. You will be happy that you did and you can rest assured that you are supporting local business!!!

i was in this surf shop to buy cold weather hood and booties and the men and women could not be…read morenicer1 i mentioned i saw a man surf sailing in frount of my hotel and it was a joy to behold so they mentioned there boss was out there that day and that was probably him. this was years ago in like 2024 when a room had to be painted and i am allergic to paint/ laytex. as a military vet i recomed this shop for the calm and down home good customer service. there was a super nice gentalman theee who was local and he informed me the largest East cost waves were on Long Island New Yotk by/ in Montauk NY . I would say in my travels i felt very welcome and will return soon in 2025...a refreshing take on retail gret people even on off seson of April! love to them all.. Oh also purchased kiak tie down for car roof.

We had such a great time at our 3 day surf camp. All 3 of us were able to get up on some waves…read morecoming from having never surfed before. All of the coaches were so friendly and supportive. I highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn!

This was the most Amazing experience for our 8 year old son! Garret was so kind and professional…read more Thank you VB Surf!!! We will be back!

Great skate shop & helpful advice. Have purchased from multiple times and had what I needed…read more Also, weekend skate meetup is awesome!

The owner of the skate shop is very friendly and helpful. "Tidewater shop" screen print tee-shirts…read moreare only $15.00 and speciality skate tee-shirts are reasonably priced. Tee's are good quality. Also, I'm not a skater but my grandson is. His dad makes me aware of good quality boards, wheels and safety equipment. That was also being sold at Tidewater skate shop.

Grommet Island Park is a well-frequented, moderate to large playground located at the VB Oceanfront…read moreat the start of the Boardwalk. It has a playground, raised sand trays, and sculptures kids can play on and take photo opps with. It is also an accessible park. The park is very clean overall. -- The Playground -- The playground area with soft foam flooring to minimize injuries (under the sand that got blown over it) is best for younger elementary school aged children. With close supervision it's also good for younger children (note that there are small gaps in the openings along the playground system). The equipment is in mostly good condition with small areas of wear. There are a variety of slides and ways to climb up and access the slides, along with monkey bars and climbing activities. There are also raised, connected walkways connecting the system of slides and a lookout point. The playground is in partial sun with some sections fully shaded by canopies (pictured). -- Benches & Pavilions -- There is one built in table with benches by the front of the playground. There are several benches along the perimeter of the playground. -- Walking Areas -- This is less of a park and more of a large playground situated on a beach. -- Sporting Equipment -- There are no other equipment options other than the playground. -- Amenities -- There are no toilet amenities at the playground, but there are restrooms with plumbing located very close by: 2nd Street Restrooms, which has year-round operation and is managed by the City. -- Parking -- There is a municipal parking lot close by--2nd Street Parking Lot--where any visitors can park for a fee. The next closest lot is Rudee Loop Parking Lot (also a municipal parking lot with a fee). Both are located on Atlantic Ave. There is limited meter parking, too. Visitors to the area staying at the Oceanfront could also walk there. -- Things to Note -- During peak seasonal times, it's usually pretty busy with kids. There is no fence or physical boundary between the park and the water, but it is situated well enough away from the water that it didn't pose an immediate safety concern. -- Takeaways -- This is an large, accessible playground that is a nice option for my toddler when we visit the Boardwalk, and I can see it appealing to families visiting the beach who have kids with varying interests. The main attraction is its playground. If you are at the Boardwalk, it's worth a visit for children. It might not be worth it to you to go out of your way if you don't intend to visit the ocean or Boardwalk, too, or if you aren't interested in its accessibility features. Simply because paying for parking at the Oceanfront and sand in the kids shoes' could be a few minor drawbacks.

Lovely playground at the beginning of the VA Beach boardwalk. This was a great find on a red flag…read morebeach day. The equipment is clean, not new but good enough. Space to run around and bathrooms right across the way. Lots of fun musical elements, multiple slides, and climbing features.

It was my very first time going to this skating rink on adult night. There is plenty of parking…read more The entrance was $15 per person. I brought my own skates so I am not aware of there is an additional fee for skate rental or if skates are included with entrance fee. To my surprise there was a great turnout and a good amount of people at the skating rink on a Friday night. I arrived around midnight. The DJ was playing good music and the crowd was decent. There were many couples, some newbies and the regulars with the fancy moves. I was surprised that there was no food being sold or alcohol. It was still a good time and I would return with friends or date night

The Friday night adult skate is a good vibe besides the music. I've been coming for the past 6…read moremonths and the DJ plays the SAME rotational music EVERY Friday during adult skate night. Pllleeaassee mix it up!!! It's getting boring. People will enjoy it more.

I apologize in advance for not taking more pictures.Mu son and I love this park. He goes more than…read moreI do to shoot hoops or simply ride his bike. I personally feel that it is safe for him to go alone. This park has plenty of parking, the grounds have always been kept super clean and o absolutely love that Northside Pool is located right in the middle of the park. We love to swim and lovely to have a indoor pool close to home

Really huge recreational area with monstrous shade trees throughout. it has swings for various…read morechildren's age, groups, and many jungle gym areas. There are lot of strategically placed benches. There is a large skate park. I'm not positive, but it may contain a swimming pool (locked today). It has a tennis court. The bathrooms were also locked. At 1PM today, April 18, 2025, it was a breezy 74°. It was a perfect day to watch grandchildren play.

Not safety conscious on their ramps. Needs professional work not from volunteers. A licensed…read morecontractor is necessary to bring it up to par. Please be careful when the kids are skating there. Pads and helmet weren't required here. They don't enforce it. Saw a lot of the kiddies getting hurt. Small space and not enough room. Only for kids under 10 years old in our opinion. Most of the workers are volunteers and not skaters.

Mekos is a really cool skate and surf shop that also has a skate park built into the back. This was…read moresuch a cool discovery for me to make, that I can only imagine how cool it must be to discover if you actually skateboard. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by one of their friendly staff members. I asked a bunch of questions about the skate park and they were very helpful. The storefront side of that serves as the front of the store is well executed and organized. There's plexiglass in the back separating the park from the store. For those interested, their session times are as follows: 10am-12pm $3.50. 12pm-3pm $7.00. 3pm-6pm $7.00. And 6pm-9pm $7.00. No half sessions and girls "sk8" free. They also offer lessons on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4pm-8:30pm and they cost $20/hour. Furthermore, they have VIP Memberships available Monthly: $55, Quarterly: $140, and Yearly: $500. A VIP Membership offers unlimited skating and in-store discounts. A very cool place and concept overall.