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Jamestown Beach Event Park
4.6★ · 1,802 Google ratings · Williamsburg, Virginia
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 270 ft away · paid
Access
Hours vary by day
Walk
800 yd · 10 min
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
400 yd of shoreline
Sand
140 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 7pm
Map of Jamestown Beach Event Park
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1Parking150 yd 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 24 visitors · 2017–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 10 visitors · 2017–2026
Dogs welcome and social
Leashed dogs are allowed and reviewers report a friendly dog-owner community with good cleanup compliance.
Visit at sunset for views
Multiple reviewers describe the sunset views as breathtaking and note the ferry traffic adds to the scenic experience.
Arrive early for shaded spots
Reviewers consistently recommend getting there before mid-morning to claim picnic tables under the tree canopy on the far.
Weekday visits avoid crowds
Reviewers note the beach stays uncrowded most of the time except on hot summer weekends and holidays.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · clear
Wind
7 mph from the ESE
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:17 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:59 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:08 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 2205 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
🅿 Parking 270 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 800 yd away, about 10 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Jamestown Beach Event 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 Jamestown Beach Event Park?
800 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 10 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Jamestown Beach Event Park 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.
When is Jamestown Beach Event Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 7pm and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
