VIRGINIA · BEACH ACCESS DIRECTORY
Mathews County, Virginia beach access directory
25 source-listed records, grouped by their existing shoreline-guide links. A record can identify an entrance, destination or historical observation; the count is not a claim that every route is currently usable.
Public-access evidence, shoreline assignment and current opening are separate. Check posted closures and restrictions; an unassigned shoreline guide does not make an entrance private.
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25 records shown.
Named public and conditional approaches; current operation and parent assignment remain separately scoped.
Named coastal approaches and separate references
Access pointPublic access, location & detailsShoreline guide
Aaron’s Beach/Old Haven BeachNamed coastal beach guideArrival and source scopeThe public approach is the VDOT road ending; adjoining land is private. An older guide lists 3–4 parking spaces, while April 2024 county minutes report no parking. Confirm the lawful parking arrangement before visiting. Beach-specific dog and swimming permission remain unverified. Guide and arrival details
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Use the named guide for its exact arrival, restrictions and source scope.Responsible source ↗Bethel BeachNamed coastal beach guideArrival and source scopeSensitive natural habitat managed by DCR. The linked DCR brochure prohibits swimming; seasonal closures can restrict walking and boat landings. Follow posted boundaries and preserve rules. Guide and arrival details
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Use the named guide for its exact arrival, restrictions and source scope.Responsible source ↗Davis Creek LandingSeparate public landing / launch referenceArrival and source scopeA launch or landing listing does not by itself establish a swimming beach, beach facilities or a continuous accessible route.
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County-listed coastal access; no separate sandy beach guide is established.Responsible source ↗Doctor’s Creek LandingSeparate public landing / launch referenceArrival and source scopeA launch or landing listing does not by itself establish a swimming beach, beach facilities or a continuous accessible route.
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County-listed coastal access; no separate sandy beach guide is established.Responsible source ↗Edwards Creek LandingSeparate public landing / launch referenceArrival and source scopeA launch or landing listing does not by itself establish a swimming beach, beach facilities or a continuous accessible route.
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County-listed coastal access; no separate sandy beach guide is established.Responsible source ↗Grimstead Public LandingSeparate public landing / launch referenceArrival and source scopeA launch or landing listing does not by itself establish a swimming beach, beach facilities or a continuous accessible route.
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County-listed coastal access; no separate sandy beach guide is established.Responsible source ↗Haven BeachNamed coastal beach guideArrival and source scopeHaven Beach is also called Festival Beach in the county guide. County ownership and the named beach arrival are documented. Check the guide for the beach-specific hours conflict, facilities and historical monitoring scope. Guide and arrival details
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Use the named guide for its exact arrival, restrictions and source scope.Responsible source ↗Horn Harbor LandingSeparate public landing / launch referenceArrival and source scopeA launch or landing listing does not by itself establish a swimming beach, beach facilities or a continuous accessible route.
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County-listed coastal access; no separate sandy beach guide is established.Responsible source ↗New Point ComfortPublic boardwalk / overlook referenceArrival and source scopeThe public boardwalk and marsh overlook are separate from the preserve’s sandy shoreline and the lighthouse island. A route from the boardwalk to a public beach has not been established.
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Separate coastal reference; no general public beach arrival is asserted.Responsible source ↗Old Mill LandingSeparate public landing / launch referenceArrival and source scopeA launch or landing listing does not by itself establish a swimming beach, beach facilities or a continuous accessible route.
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County-listed coastal access; no separate sandy beach guide is established.Responsible source ↗Piankatank River LandingNamed coastal beach guideArrival and source scopeThe county guide identifies Piankatank River Landing as Hallieford Beach, at 400 Godfrey Bay Road. The published map uses an independently reviewed shoreline reference because the guide’s printed decimal coordinate is inconsistent with this location. Guide and arrival details
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Use the named guide for its exact arrival, restrictions and source scope.Responsible source ↗Put-In Creek LandingSeparate public landing / launch referenceArrival and source scopeA launch or landing listing does not by itself establish a swimming beach, beach facilities or a continuous accessible route.
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County-listed coastal access; no separate sandy beach guide is established.Responsible source ↗Roane’s Point LandingSeparate public landing / launch referenceArrival and source scopeA launch or landing listing does not by itself establish a swimming beach, beach facilities or a continuous accessible route.
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County-listed coastal access; no separate sandy beach guide is established.Responsible source ↗Roses Creek LandingSeparate public landing / launch referenceArrival and source scopeA launch or landing listing does not by itself establish a swimming beach, beach facilities or a continuous accessible route.
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County-listed coastal access; no separate sandy beach guide is established.Responsible source ↗Town Point LandingSeparate public landing / launch referenceArrival and source scopeA launch or landing listing does not by itself establish a swimming beach, beach facilities or a continuous accessible route.
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County-listed coastal access; no separate sandy beach guide is established.Responsible source ↗Warehouse Creek LandingNamed coastal beach guideArrival and source scopeThe detailed county guide calls this Warehouse Cove Landing, at 1198 Chapel Lane, and identifies a county-owned sandy beach and hand launch. The broader roster uses Warehouse Creek Landing. The map reference was independently reviewed; it is not an exact legal boundary or navigation waypoint. Guide and arrival details
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Use the named guide for its exact arrival, restrictions and source scope.Responsible source ↗Whites Creek LandingSeparate public landing / launch referenceArrival and source scopeA launch or landing listing does not by itself establish a swimming beach, beach facilities or a continuous accessible route.
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County-listed coastal access; no separate sandy beach guide is established.Responsible source ↗Williams Wharf LandingSeparate public landing / launch referenceArrival and source scopeA launch or landing listing does not by itself establish a swimming beach, beach facilities or a continuous accessible route.
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County-listed coastal access; no separate sandy beach guide is established.Responsible source ↗Winter Haven LandingSandy-shore candidate awaiting clarificationArrival and source scopeThe county web roster calls this Winter Haven Landing. April 2024 minutes discuss a sandy area and wharf repairs at Winter Harbor; the relationship between those names needs clarification. Neither record confirms a current swimming-beach arrival or operation.
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Separate coastal reference; no general public beach arrival is asserted.Responsible source ↗Sandy Point BeachNamed coastal beach guideArrival and source scopeThe conservancy welcomes visitors arriving by water during its stated day-use hours. The land connection is private. The guide’s shoreline pin is an approximate planning reference; confirm lawful landing conditions and current postings. Guide and arrival details
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Use the named guide for its exact arrival, restrictions and source scope.Responsible source ↗Bavon BeachPrivate rental-shore referenceArrival and source scopeThe visitor center describes a private beach reached through vacation rentals. A general-public crossing, exact rental frontage and usable beach route are not verified. It is separate from New Point Comfort Preserve.
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Separate coastal reference; no general public beach arrival is asserted.Responsible source ↗Sun Retreats New Point / New Point Camp RampConditional resort-guest beach guideArrival and source scopeA bookable, registered-guest resort beach, with an advertised April 1–November 5 season. The operator’s August 11, 2026 notice closes the marina and boat slips until further notice; that notice does not establish beach opening or closure. Confirm day-visitor, dog and swimming rules directly. Guide and arrival details
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Access depends on resort registration and eligibility; no free public crossing is implied.Responsible source ↗Sun Retreats Gwynn’s Island / Gwynn’s Island RV ResortConditional resort-guest beach guideArrival and source scopeA bookable, registered-guest resort beach, with an advertised April 1–November 5 season. Day-pass marketing and guest-visitor restrictions have different wording; independent public admission is not confirmed. Ask about exact eligibility, beach dog rules and swimming permission. Guide and arrival details
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Access depends on resort registration and eligibility; no free public crossing is implied.Responsible source ↗New Point Comfort Lighthouse island / Beach PointSeparate island arrival awaiting clarificationArrival and source scopeThe lighthouse island is separate from the mainland boardwalk. A name on a tourism or comparison map does not establish public landing permission or a lawful beach route.
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Separate coastal reference; no general public beach arrival is asserted.Responsible source ↗Billups Creek / South Bay Haven Drive propertyPlanning reference; no operating beach establishedArrival and source scopeCounty committee development discussions do not establish an operating beach, a lawful public arrival or usable facilities.
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Separate coastal reference; no general public beach arrival is asserted.Responsible source ↗County coverage notes and official sources
These 25 records preserve individually scoped public, conditional, historical and held references. A launch, road ending or neighboring parcel does not establish swimming permission, a continuous accessible route or current opening.