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Croatan Beach

Virginia Beach, VA (Northeast Virginia Beach)
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Type: Beaches
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- 12 Jan 2013
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19 reviews 19 reviews
4 attraction reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

Decided to go here and hang out instead of the main beach. Parking is really bad there are way to many people and the rips are worse here than on the main beach. DO not go here with kids.

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virginia beach
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

nice sandy beach with quiet views and relaxing atmosphere. family friendly, quaint and a great place to sunbathe in the open sea air.

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Virginia Beach
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37 reviews 37 reviews
10 attraction reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

This little beach is tucked away behind the Croatan neighborhood of Virginia Beach. There is city parks entrance gate with parking attendant, bathrooms and showers. There is a minimal charge for city residents. There is a wooden walkout that goes close to the beach and lifeguard stations. There is a gated seperation on either side of the area. All in... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012 via mobile

This year we rented a house near Croatan Beach. At first I thought I might be disappointed with the beach, I couldn't have been more wrong. The beach was ALOT less crowded than the main beach at Virginia Beach which was great. The beach was clean and the people were friendly! I would definitely go back to spend time on... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012

Lots of parking, clean restrooms and changing rooms.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012 via mobile

I've lived here for 26 years. I've put up with you scowling tourists, littering our beach, parking in our yards, tearing up hotel rooms, and not respecting our wild life. How do you know the teenagers walking around the strip are locals? Did it ever dawn on you that the unruly teens are unsupervised TOURISTS!!!! Do you really think the... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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46 reviews 46 reviews
21 attraction reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

This is a very crowded beach in the summer. It is where the local surfers go! It is in a very exclusive neighborhood and parking is pretty horrible.

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
18 attraction reviews
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

This is a locals surf beach. Bring your own water etc. there are no amenities but the surf is good.

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8 attraction reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Very crowded during the summertime, catches the over flow tracffic and day trippers. Good last resort beach but you can do better

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
5 attraction reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

You need a sign that people can see about towing hours! My daughter was towed and left outside at 10PM. the sign is pushed in bush when you drive in, she had no idea. Then all the signs inside had bushes hiding the sign. If the city wants to make money, they should she have the signs where people can... More

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