Linda's Guidebook At time of print, sources were accurate, please check websites for latestest info.
Linda
Linda's Guidebook
At time of print, sources were accurate, please check websites for latestest info.
Beaches
Lots of fun for the whole family! Relax, swim, float, play in the sand, collect shells & maybe find sea glass, look for dolphins & hermit crabs, walk the beach & boardwalk, play at the playground, fish or walk the pier, rinse off outside the public bathhouse. My favorite areas are Tappan & North 1st Street & Richmond & North 1st - less crowded & parking is on street. There are two piers, one is free, the other, a small fee. Try the Human Sundial at North 1st & Tappan Ave., rent a Kayak orJet Ski, take a look at the old lighthouse at the Pavillion. Three Picnic shelters are available to rent with tables & grill. For rental check the Hampton Gov website for this & other seasonal detailed information about the beach, park & pier.
110 habitants recommandent
Buckroe Beach
Lots of fun for the whole family! Relax, swim, float, play in the sand, collect shells & maybe find sea glass, look for dolphins & hermit crabs, walk the beach & boardwalk, play at the playground, fish or walk the pier, rinse off outside the public bathhouse. My favorite areas are Tappan & North 1st Street & Richmond & North 1st - less crowded & parking is on street. There are two piers, one is free, the other, a small fee. Try the Human Sundial at North 1st & Tappan Ave., rent a Kayak orJet Ski, take a look at the old lighthouse at the Pavillion. Three Picnic shelters are available to rent with tables & grill. For rental check the Hampton Gov website for this & other seasonal detailed information about the beach, park & pier.
Quite small beach in Buckroe, almost looks private, no lifeguards. Street parking - limited times. Take a left on North 1st Street, follow to the end. I like to go for long walks there, find sea nature & take photos of my finds.
Salt Ponds Public Beach
Quite small beach in Buckroe, almost looks private, no lifeguards. Street parking - limited times. Take a left on North 1st Street, follow to the end. I like to go for long walks there, find sea nature & take photos of my finds.
10 minutes away, @ Ft. Monroe. Boardwalk & Lifeguards. Hardly any waves so this is a great place for little ones or to just relax on a float or tube. There's usually a sandbar that you can swim out to & hermit crabs to search for among the rocks. Lifeguards on duty Memorial Day to Labor Day 7 days a week 10am - 6 pm. Port-a-Potties & free parking by the Boardwalk. Restaurants/bars in the area. The Deadrise Restaurant has fresh seafood, not fancy, great food, beautiful sunsets & sits on the water. Throw on a beach cover up, flip flops & go!
39 habitants recommandent
Outlook Beach
10 minutes away, @ Ft. Monroe. Boardwalk & Lifeguards. Hardly any waves so this is a great place for little ones or to just relax on a float or tube. There's usually a sandbar that you can swim out to & hermit crabs to search for among the rocks. Lifeguards on duty Memorial Day to Labor Day 7 days a week 10am - 6 pm. Port-a-Potties & free parking by the Boardwalk. Restaurants/bars in the area. The Deadrise Restaurant has fresh seafood, not fancy, great food, beautiful sunsets & sits on the water. Throw on a beach cover up, flip flops & go!
Peaceful nature walking path bordering a marsh that leads to the beach. Look for turtles & more. Parking is on the street in a neighborhood. No amenities, just nature. The remote beach experience covers over 570 acres of undeveloped salt marsh, tidal creeks, & Chesapeake Bay beachfront. Here, you can enjoy peace, quiet, wide open space, & the wild!
Know before you go:
Entrance on State Park Dr. just off Beach Rd. Limited street parking available on State Park Dr. There are no bathrooms or trash cans, so you must take out everything you bring in.
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Réserve naturelle de Grandview
State Park DrivePeaceful nature walking path bordering a marsh that leads to the beach. Look for turtles & more. Parking is on the street in a neighborhood. No amenities, just nature. The remote beach experience covers over 570 acres of undeveloped salt marsh, tidal creeks, & Chesapeake Bay beachfront. Here, you can enjoy peace, quiet, wide open space, & the wild!
Know before you go:
Entrance on State Park Dr. just off Beach Rd. Limited street parking available on State Park Dr. There are no bathrooms or trash cans, so you must take out everything you bring in.
Watersports - 2023
100 S. 1st St., Hampton Virginia. JetSki & kayak rental available by the Buckroe beach parking lot
Fort Monroe
https://hampton.gov/3931/Boat-Rentals
Food Shopping
5 minutes away. My favorite.
227 Fox Hill Road, Hampton, VA, 23669
Harris Teeter has 1 grocery pickup location in Hampton, VA. Simply select the store, build your cart then choose a pickup time that's convenient for you
38 habitants recommandent
Harris Teeter
227 Square5 minutes away. My favorite.
227 Fox Hill Road, Hampton, VA, 23669
Harris Teeter has 1 grocery pickup location in Hampton, VA. Simply select the store, build your cart then choose a pickup time that's convenient for you
5 minutes away. They have just about everything you need to get by for your stay. Essentials, bathing suits, beach supplies, food, etc.. It's a brand new store incorporated with Dollar Tree.
Family Dollar
5 minutes away. They have just about everything you need to get by for your stay. Essentials, bathing suits, beach supplies, food, etc.. It's a brand new store incorporated with Dollar Tree.
20 minutes away. If you want really fresh market items, check this out!
12131 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23602
The Fresh Market
20 minutes away. If you want really fresh market items, check this out!
12131 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23602
Walmart Supercenter
1900 Cunningham Dr14 minutes from the house.
14 minutes from the house. Large store with fresh foods, meats, deli, floral, pharmaceutical and more.
6 habitants recommandent
Kroger
1050 W Mercury Blvd14 minutes from the house. Large store with fresh foods, meats, deli, floral, pharmaceutical and more.
Sightseeing
10 minutes away, very historical. This also is bordering Outlook beach. A nice day trip.
87 habitants recommandent
Fort Monroe
10 minutes away, very historical. This also is bordering Outlook beach. A nice day trip.
10 minutes away - free to walk the property & see historical aircraft & more.
20 habitants recommandent
Air Power Park
413 W Mercury Blvd10 minutes away - free to walk the property & see historical aircraft & more.
Hampton Roads Naval Museum
1 Waterside Dr 1 Waterside Dr Suite 248, Norfolk, VA 23510
The museum includes the Apollo 12 Command Module Yankee Clipper. Experience the hands-on space gallery, "Space Quest: Exploring the Moon, Mars & Beyond. This gallery includes four different exhibits; Our Solar System, Living & Working in Space, Mars & the Moon, and Visions of Space Exploration. An educational facility in Hampton that also serves as the visitors center for NASA's Langley Research Center & Langley Air Force Base. The museum also features an IMAX digital theater.
108 habitants recommandent
Centre de l'Air et de l'Espace de Virginie
600 Settlers Landing RdThe museum includes the Apollo 12 Command Module Yankee Clipper. Experience the hands-on space gallery, "Space Quest: Exploring the Moon, Mars & Beyond. This gallery includes four different exhibits; Our Solar System, Living & Working in Space, Mars & the Moon, and Visions of Space Exploration. An educational facility in Hampton that also serves as the visitors center for NASA's Langley Research Center & Langley Air Force Base. The museum also features an IMAX digital theater.
Virginia War Museum
9285 Warwick BlvdYorktown Battlefield Visitor Center
1000 Colonial PkwyUSS Wisconsin BB-64
1 Waterside DrColonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square
134 N Henry St
Jamestown
Norfolk Water Front Venues
1 Waterside DrBusch Gardens Christmas Town
1 Busch Gardens BlvdTree-lined streets dotted with restaurants, pubs, art galleries, marinas, museums, & parks. i
It’s a vibrant community with picturesque views, a working waterfront, and year-round events. It borders the Hampton. Riverfront.
Downtown Hampton
Tree-lined streets dotted with restaurants, pubs, art galleries, marinas, museums, & parks. i
It’s a vibrant community with picturesque views, a working waterfront, and year-round events. It borders the Hampton. Riverfront.
Fishing
The newly rebuilt pier at Buckroe Beach is great for fishing or to take a walk along to see the sights & what everyone's catching! Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day April through New Year’s Eve (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas & extreme weather). Sightseeing adult price 1.00 - child .50.
9 habitants recommandent
James T Wilson Fishing Pier
330 S Resort BlvdThe newly rebuilt pier at Buckroe Beach is great for fishing or to take a walk along to see the sights & what everyone's catching! Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day April through New Year’s Eve (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas & extreme weather). Sightseeing adult price 1.00 - child .50.
815 Buckroe Ave - at the corner of Nickerson Blvd., 5 minutes or less from the house. Fresh seafood, bait & tackle. Captain RONS Family owned & operated, Buckroe Bait Tackle & Seafood has been happily serving Hampton Roads seafood lovers & fisherman for 35 years. Everyone that works there is friendly & helpful.
11 habitants recommandent
Buckroe Bait & Tackle
815 Buckroe Ave815 Buckroe Ave - at the corner of Nickerson Blvd., 5 minutes or less from the house. Fresh seafood, bait & tackle. Captain RONS Family owned & operated, Buckroe Bait Tackle & Seafood has been happily serving Hampton Roads seafood lovers & fisherman for 35 years. Everyone that works there is friendly & helpful.
At 6/10 of a mile, this is one of the longest fishing piers on the East Coast. Open April through November. Croaker & spot are caught year-round, while striped bass, flounder, grey trout, blue crab & red drum are caught seasonally. Bait shop, some tackle, snacks. Adjacent to Crab Shack Restaurant in Huntington Park. No permit required; fees apply. Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 24 hours a day. Sunday to Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
An adults' pier fishing fee is $10. Children under 12 and seniors can fish for $8.
Please double check before heading out.
James River Fishing Pier
2019 James River BridgeAt 6/10 of a mile, this is one of the longest fishing piers on the East Coast. Open April through November. Croaker & spot are caught year-round, while striped bass, flounder, grey trout, blue crab & red drum are caught seasonally. Bait shop, some tackle, snacks. Adjacent to Crab Shack Restaurant in Huntington Park. No permit required; fees apply. Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 24 hours a day. Sunday to Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
An adults' pier fishing fee is $10. Children under 12 and seniors can fish for $8.
Please double check before heading out.
Hampton Roads Charters
150 McNair Drivehttps://www.hamptonroadscharter.com/ocean-eagle-1
For the fishing enthusiast, located in Virginia Beach.
111 habitants recommandent
Rudee Inlet Parasail
200 Winston Salem AveFor the fishing enthusiast, located in Virginia Beach.
Food scene
Located in Ft. Monroe, 10 minutes away. Very interesting historical firehouse that serves breakfast, sandwiches, ice cream & more. A definite stop to take a look at the old Firehouse equipment!
12 habitants recommandent
Firehouse Coffee 1881
1 Ruckman RdLocated in Ft. Monroe, 10 minutes away. Very interesting historical firehouse that serves breakfast, sandwiches, ice cream & more. A definite stop to take a look at the old Firehouse equipment!
10-15 minutes away.
100 McNair Dr., Fort Monroe
Hampton, VA 23651
Great food, great sunset views, very casual setting. Inside & outside dining.
One of my favorites!
59 habitants recommandent
The Deadrise
100 McNair Dr10-15 minutes away.
100 McNair Dr., Fort Monroe
Hampton, VA 23651
Great food, great sunset views, very casual setting. Inside & outside dining.
One of my favorites!
I can't say enough good about this place! The food is amazing & the view is stunning, especially at sunset!
Located at the James River fishing pier, this casual eatery offers fresh catches, burgers & cocktails.
12 habitants recommandent
Crab Shack on the James
7601 River RdI can't say enough good about this place! The food is amazing & the view is stunning, especially at sunset!
Located at the James River fishing pier, this casual eatery offers fresh catches, burgers & cocktails.
Absolutely delicious food! Water & fancy boat views! Inside & outside dining, casual atmosphere. About 10 minutes from the house. One of my favorites is the fried flounder, french fries & onion rings.
40 habitants recommandent
Surf Rider Restaurant
1 Marina RdAbsolutely delicious food! Water & fancy boat views! Inside & outside dining, casual atmosphere. About 10 minutes from the house. One of my favorites is the fried flounder, french fries & onion rings.
10 minutes away. Walk through the small historical town visiting restaurants, antique shops & more.
East Mellen Street
East Mellen Street10 minutes away. Walk through the small historical town visiting restaurants, antique shops & more.
17 E. Queens Way, Hampton, VA. Less than a 10-minute drive from the house. Great burgers & fries! Downtown Hampton has many restaurants, nightly entertainment & sightseeing areas. Walk around, find things you like & enjoy!
11 habitants recommandent
Pour Girls
17 E Queens Way17 E. Queens Way, Hampton, VA. Less than a 10-minute drive from the house. Great burgers & fries! Downtown Hampton has many restaurants, nightly entertainment & sightseeing areas. Walk around, find things you like & enjoy!
El Diablo Loco Cantina & Tequila Bar
6 E Mellen St10 minutes away. First Watch Breakfast & many other restaurants & fast foods. Plenty of shopping & outdoor walking! Check the website for Peninsula Towne Center, you won't be disappointed!
64 habitants recommandent
Peninsula Town Center
2551 McMenamin St10 minutes away. First Watch Breakfast & many other restaurants & fast foods. Plenty of shopping & outdoor walking! Check the website for Peninsula Towne Center, you won't be disappointed!