PLAN A BEACH DAY
Virginia: Beach days with dogs
These existing guide routes document dog permission. Leashes, hours, designated sections and seasonal restrictions still apply; park permission is not permission on every part of the sand.
6 guide destinations with named routes. Check each guide’s exact evidence, dates and restrictions before travelling.
Adjust these choices in the planner →Virginia
- East Beach
Norfolk (independent city) · 25th Bay Street public beach approach
Keep dogs on a leash8feet or less. Dogs/domestic animals are prohibited10a.m.–6p.m. from the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day; other permitted times still require leash and waste removal.
Entrance details and sources → - Willoughby Beach
Norfolk (independent city) · 11th View Street public beach approach
Keep dogs on a leash8feet or less. Dogs/domestic animals are prohibited10a.m.–6p.m. from the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day; other permitted times still require leash and waste removal.
Entrance details and sources → - Community Beach Park
Norfolk (independent city) · 700 E. Ocean View Avenue
Keep dogs on a leash8feet or less. Dogs/domestic animals are prohibited10a.m.–6p.m. from the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day; other permitted times still require leash and waste removal.
Entrance details and sources → - First Landing State Park Beach
Virginia Beach (independent city) · Chesapeake Bay side of First Landing, 2500 Shore Drive
Leashed pets (maximum six-foot leash) are permitted on the First Landing beach; clean up waste and follow park vaccination requirements.
Entrance details and sources → - Ocean View Beach Park
Norfolk (independent city) · 100 W. Ocean View Avenue
Keep dogs on a leash8feet or less. Dogs/domestic animals are prohibited10a.m.–6p.m. from the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day; other permitted times still require leash and waste removal.
Entrance details and sources → - Sarah Constant Beach Park
Norfolk (independent city) · 300 W. Ocean View Avenue
Keep dogs on a leash8feet or less. Dogs/domestic animals are prohibited10a.m.–6p.m. from the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day; other permitted times still require leash and waste removal.
Entrance details and sources →