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Dog Beach
1.5★ · 34 Google ratings · Hampton, Virginia
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
120 ft · under a minute
Water
84°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Map of Dog Beach
Guide
Good to know
Lifeguard
Lifeguards on site Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. hampton.gov, 2026/09
Dogs
All animals, except service animals, are prohibited in areas of the park and beach at Buckroe in any area east of First Street, which includes the greenspace, facilities, boardwalk, and beach from May 15-Sept. 15. All animals, except service animals, are prohibited on the playground year-round. All dogs must be on a leash during allowed dates. hampton.gov, 2026/09
Do not attempt to visit
This beach has been closed to public access since 2011 due to hazardous materials from military operations.
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The location listing is outdated and misleading, causing visitors to waste time traveling to a cordoned-off area.
Check current Virginia Beach dog beaches
This former dog beach is no longer available, so verify which beaches currently allow dogs before planning a trip.
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
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
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, 5:10 AM.
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How far is the walk to the water at Dog Beach?
120 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 Dog Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
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