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Hampton, Virginia: Your Affordable Beach Escape

As the home of the world’s greatest natural harbor, water is a way of life in Hampton Virginia. Yet again named one of America’s most affordable beach towns, our charming coastal community enjoys free beach access at Buckroe Beach and Park, Outlook Beach, and Grandview Nature Preserve. 

Beachgoers enjoy a sunny day under a sea of colorful umbrellas near a lifeguard at Buckroe Beach in Hampton, VA.

The top choice for your family beach vacation, Buckroe Beach & Park is the perfect place to experience the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay with the convenience of amenities like public restrooms, outdoor showers, free parking, and nautical-themed playground.

Sink your toes into our clean sandy beach, take in the panoramic view of the Chesapeake Bay, watch ocean-going ships prepare to arrive at their ports of call, all as your family enjoys the sparkling water & gentle surf.

As you walk along the beach or paved boardwalk, take advantage of the many benches or recently added swing chairs.

Young children playing with sand toys at Buckroe Beach

While the beach & park are accessible year-round, the summer season begins on Memorial Day and will bring even more amenities to make your beach vacation a breeze! 

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—  UPCOMING EVENTS  —

  • May 18: “Escape to Freedom” Annual Contraband Commemorative at Fort Monroe - 

    hear more about this often-overlooked piece of American history; plus a preview of the PBS doc: “The Gate: The Untold Story of America’s First Contraband,” currently in development.

  • May 24-26: Bodacious Bazaar: Over 250 vendors, artists, crafters and several of Virginia’s finest wineries at the Hampton Roads Convention Center
  • May 23: Sunset Music Series "featuring Jazz Artists & Musical Greats" at the Virginia Air & Space Science Center
  • May 24-26: Remembering the Contraband and their Descendants - series of events at Fort Monroe commemorating the 'Contraband Decision,' the first successful action by the US Government which signaled the beginning of the end of slavery. 
  • June 1 & 2: Blackbeard Pirate Festival - Hampton’s waterfront comes alive with pirate re-enactors who transform today’s Hampton into the busy seaport of yesterday!

Mock ship battle during the Blackbeard Pirate Festival in Hampton, VA
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Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau | 1919 Commerce Drive, Suite 290 | Hampton, VA 23666
Hampton Visitor Center | 120 Old Hampton Lane | Hampton, VA 23669

800.800.2202 | 757.727.1102

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