Trip planning · Virginia
Beaches near Virginia Beach — grades and where to stay
40 beaches within 50 miles of Virginia Beach, 40 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade (23 grade A). Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.
Where to stay in Virginia Beach
Live hotels, condos and vacation rentals in Virginia Beach — pick a beach from the graded list, then book nearby.
Top-rated places to stay near Virginia Beach
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Graded beaches within 50 miles
Fort Story South
View Fort Story South →4.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Dam Neck North
View Dam Neck North →4.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Dam Neck Middle
View Dam Neck Middle →5.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Sea Gate
View Sea Gate →6.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Lesner Bridge East
View Lesner Bridge East →6.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Chick's Beach
View Chick's Beach →9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Little Island Beach North
View Little Island Beach North →9.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Little Island Beach South
View Little Island Beach South →10.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
East Community Beach, End Of East Ocean View Ave.
View East Community Beach, End Of East Ocean View Ave. →12.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
5th Bay St., North End
View 5th Bay St., North End →13.5 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Sarah Constant Park, East End
View Sarah Constant Park, East End →16.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Captains Quarters
View Captains Quarters →18 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
13th View, North End
View 13th View, North End →18.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Buckroe North
View Buckroe North →21.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Salt Ponds
View Salt Ponds →22.1 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Town Of Cape Charles Public Beach
View Town Of Cape Charles Public Beach →29.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Corolla Ramp, End Of Paved Road
View Corolla Ramp, End Of Paved Road →31.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Ocean-Side Of Corolla Village Road Near The Lighthouse In Co
View Ocean-Side Of Corolla Village Road Near The Lighthouse In Co →33.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
100 Yds Offshore In Sound Near Intersection Of Hwy 12 And Al
View 100 Yds Offshore In Sound Near Intersection Of Hwy 12 And Al →37.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Currituck S Beach Access At Pine Island
View Currituck S Beach Access At Pine Island →39.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Gloucester Point Beach
View Gloucester Point Beach →39.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Festival Beach
View Festival Beach →42.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
750 Yds Off Ocean Bay Blvd.- Currituck Sd.
View 750 Yds Off Ocean Bay Blvd.- Currituck Sd. →46.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
45th Street
View 45th Street →0.8 mi · Grade B (Good)
15th Street
View 15th Street →1.2 mi · Grade B (Good)
63rd Street
View 63rd Street →2 mi · Grade B (Good)
First Landing State Park
View First Landing State Park →6.2 mi · Grade B (Good)
Dam Neck South
View Dam Neck South →7.1 mi · Grade B (Good)
Sandbridge South
View Sandbridge South →8.9 mi · Grade B (Good)
North Community Beach
View North Community Beach →15.4 mi · Grade B (Good)
Ocean View Park, East Side Of Parking Lot
View Ocean View Park, East Side Of Parking Lot →16.4 mi · Grade B (Good)
Buckroe Mid
View Buckroe Mid →21.6 mi · Grade B (Good)
Kiptopeke State Park
View Kiptopeke State Park →21.7 mi · Grade B (Good)
Huntington Beach
View Huntington Beach →28.6 mi · Grade B (Good)
Yorktown Beach
View Yorktown Beach →39.2 mi · Grade B (Good)
78th Street
View 78th Street →3 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Camp Pendleton
View Camp Pendleton →3.4 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Back Bay Beach
View Back Bay Beach →11.8 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Fort Monroe
View Fort Monroe →20.9 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Anderson's Beach
View Anderson's Beach →24.9 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
23 of the 40 beaches within 50 miles of Virginia Beach carry a Beach Safety Grade of A. Grades are multi-year bacteria exceedance from EPA monitoring, not a same-day clearance.
Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Virginia Beach, Virginia are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.
None of the listed beaches near Virginia Beach currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.
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