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Jamestown Beach
4.7★ · 270 Google ratings · Williamsburg, Virginia
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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 175 yd away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
400 yd of shoreline
Sand
140 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Fri 8am
Map of Jamestown Beach
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1Parking300 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Parking fee
Non-resident parking fees are charged Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. There is no parking fee for residents of James City County or the City of Williamsburg. jamescitycountyva.gov, 2026/09
Who may park
Residents by sticker, visitors pay jamescitycountyva.gov, 2026/09
Opening hours
Jamestown Beach Event Park is open daily, 8 a.m. to sunset. jamescitycountyva.gov, 2026/09
Lifeguard
No, there are no lifeguards at this beachfront park. Swimming or wading in the river is at your own risk. jamescitycountyva.gov, 2026/09
Dogs
Dogs must be under complete and immediate control of owners at all times and must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet, except in the designated off-leash area. Dogs may be off-leash in the Off-Leash Dog Area near the park entrance provided dog owners abide by the Off-Leash Area Rules & Regulations. jamescitycountyva.gov, 2026/09
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2018–2026
Arrive early on weekends
The beach gets noticeably crowded by mid-afternoon, and parking becomes limited during peak summer days.
Bring shade or arrive early
Most picnic tables and grilling areas sit in direct sun with minimal natural shade available.
Restroom capacity is tight
Weekend crowds overwhelm the two toilet stalls per gender, creating long waits in summer heat.
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, 5:09 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Jamestown Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Jamestown Beach?
0.5 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 11 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Jamestown 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.
When is Jamestown Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
