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Buckroe Beach and Park
4.6★ · 8,854 Google ratings · Hampton, Virginia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 270 ft away · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
7am to 7pm
Walk
270 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 450 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
84°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 7pm
Map of Buckroe Beach and Park
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1Parking270 ft from the listing2Covered shelter230 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 41 visitors · 2017–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Perfect for families with young children
Calm bay waters, soft sand, new playground, and nearby bathrooms make it ideal for toddlers and small kids.
Visit off-season for solitude
September through May offers peaceful walks and beach time without summer crowds.
Arrive early on summer weekends
The free parking lot fills by late morning, though street parking remains available.
Check lifeguard flags for jellyfish
Purple flags indicate dangerous sea life like jellyfish, especially after rainstorms.
Leave before sunset closing time
Park and beach close at dusk with police announcements, and bathrooms close shortly after.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · clear
Water
84°F
Waves
0.1 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:11 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:29 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:50 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:49 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:08 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 100 S First St, Hampton, VA 23664, United States
🅿 Parking 270 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 270 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 450 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Buckroe Beach and Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 270 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Buckroe Beach and Park?
270 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Buckroe Beach and Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 450 yd from the listing.
When is Buckroe Beach and Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 7pm and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
