Sandbridge / Little Island Park

Posted to: Beaches Virginia Beach

Quick Facts
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. guarded Price: Free Amenities: Lifeguards (9:30 to 6 p.m. mid-May through Mid-September), umbrella, chair, bike and body board rentals available. Surfing and fishing allowed. Two city lots for parking are open from 9 a.m .to 6 p.m. Private lots and very limited on-street parking are available, too. Other Amenities: Beach chair and umbrella rentals available. Parking: Small parking fee.

Quick Facts

Hours:
9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. guarded

Price:
Free

Amenities:
Lifeguards (9:30 to 6 p.m. mid-May through Mid-September), umbrella, chair, bike and body board rentals available. Surfing and fishing allowed. Two city lots for parking are open from 9 a.m .to 6 p.m. Private lots and very limited on-street parking are available, too.

Other Amenities:
Beach chair and umbrella rentals available.

Parking:
Small parking fee.

Mostly locals and families populate the low-key stretch of waning shoreline. The private neighborhood beach is at the end of Sandbridge Road.

Picnic at one of two area parks, which are located at the beginning and end of Sandbridge Road.

Beachcombers can walk south with the destination of North Carolina not too far away.

Special Features:
Biking, Fishing, Swim, Windsurfing, Surfing.

Sandbridge / Little Island Park
Virginia Beach VA
(757) 437-4888 or 1-800-822-3224

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Five Stars September 05, 2005
Beautiful, friendly, I can't get there often enough, best beach in Hampton Roads!
Reviewer: Maria Descisciolo from Chesapeake

July 25, 2005
We had an end of the year party thrown at little island park. It's one great place to be, and it's never too crowded. Beware of the hot sand, though!
Reviewer: Jessica E. from Virginia Beach

Five Stars July 18, 2005
One of the few places left that you don't have to fight for a spot at the beach. I've been coming here since I was born, and even though I live at the North End of Va Beach, I gladly drive to my parents cottage to sit on the beach at Sandbridge!
Reviewer: Anne marie N. from Virginia Beach

Five Stars June 26, 2005
my family and i visit sandbridge each year on vacation it is great for families to stay and enjoy the beach.
Reviewer: Henryetta J. from South shore

June 15, 2005
I love it! I like taking my kids fishing on the pier, and the beach is very clean.
Reviewer: Amy Mattley from Virginia Beach

Five Stars May 28, 2005
LOVE IT!!!!! My boyfriend and I surf fish there while the kids have their choice of swimming a few feet away still able to be seen, fishing with us, or walking the beach for shells. The wildlife seen is awesome - dolphins and waterfowl galore!
Reviewer: Julie Laliberte from Chesapeake

One Star September 02, 2004
My husband and I love Sandbridge. The beaches are clean, parking is reasonable and the restrooms are clean. This summer we have particularly enjoyed the foreign exchange students working the parking booths.
Reviewer: Joyce S. from Portsmouth

Five Stars July 12, 2004
I have just arrived from Denver co and i have to say it is one of the best beaches that i have experianced.
Reviewer: Nyro R. from Virginia beach

June 29, 2004
My husband was in the Navy and we lived in VaBeach. We now plan on buying a home in Sandbridge. This is a beautiful spot to live. I wouldn,t live anywhere else!
Reviewer: Amy Bristol from Peoria

Five Stars May 05, 2004
Perfect place for R & R for hard working old people. Kick back, relax, and don't worry about anything but where to go for dinner. Love it or wouldn't be coming twice yearly for 10 yrs.
Reviewer: Donna F. from Huntington