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Colonial Beach
4.4★ · 279 Google ratings · Colonial Beach, Virginia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 150 ft away
Walk
70 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 240 ft away
Water
86°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Colonial Beach
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1Parking150 ft from the listing2Restrooms240 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 11 visitors · 2022–2026
Visit on weekday mornings
Weekdays and early Sunday mornings offer significantly fewer crowds and easier parking near the beach.
Bring water shoes or vinegar
The sandy beach contains rocks, clay, and occasional jellyfish, particularly in summer months like July.
Expect paid parking everywhere
Parking costs approximately $2–$3 per hour with limited metered spots along the beach and unclear signage.
Check water conditions beforehand
Water clarity varies seasonally and can appear cloudy with some pollution, making it better for wading than serious swimming.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · clear
Water
86°F
Wind
3 mph from the S
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:28 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 09:06 | High tide | ↑ |
| 15:24 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 21:47 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:09 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 120 8th St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
🅿 Parking 150 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 70 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 240 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Colonial Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Colonial Beach?
70 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Colonial Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 240 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
