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Marlin Public Beach Access
5.0★ · 24 Google ratings · Corolla, Virginia
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At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 400 yd away
Water
81°F
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 6pm
Map of Marlin Public Beach Access
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1Parking450 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Arrive early for sunrise viewing
The beach faces east and offers a recognized spot for watching the sunrise over water.
Bring dogs on a leash
The beach welcomes dogs, making it suitable for visitors traveling with pets.
Stairs are steep but sturdy
The dune crossing uses wide stairs that are stable despite their steepness.
Visit in October for fewer crowds
Reviewers specifically noted the beach was not crowded during October visits.
No parking available on-site
Reviewers confirmed there is no parking lot, so plan transportation accordingly.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
77°F · clear
Water
81°F
Waves
1.0 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:21 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:10 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:10 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Marlin Public Beach Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 400 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Marlin Public Beach Access?
375 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Marlin Public Beach Access 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 Marlin Public Beach Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 6pm and the busiest at Tue 8am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
