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The NARROWS
4.7★ · 247 Google ratings · Virginia Beach, Virginia
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 80 ft away · paid · fills up
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
1 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
250 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 7pm
Map of The NARROWS
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 13 visitors · 2017–2026
Weekdays offer calm and space
Visitors consistently describe peaceful conditions on weekdays with few crowds and no waves.
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early on weekends
The small beach lot fills by afternoon, though overflow parking exists near the boat ramp.
Jellyfish appear in warm months
Summer swimmers report jellyfish in the water, particularly in July and August, but conditions vary by year.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
77°F · clear
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.1 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SSE
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:14 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:19 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:56 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:43 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:09 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Cape Henry Trail, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
🅿 Parking 80 ft from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at The NARROWS?
The nearest mapped parking area is 80 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at The NARROWS?
1.0 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 21 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does The NARROWS have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
When is The NARROWS least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 7pm and the busiest at Sun 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
