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Norfolk's Ocean View Beach has 7.5 miles of spectacular public free-access beaches along Chesapeake Bay with calm waters that are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and playing.

Large commercial piers offer tackle rentals and bait shops and are an excellent location for crabbing and fishing.

Along the beach is Ocean View Park, with a number of shady trees, a gazebo, several picnic tables, and a bathhouse.

It is one of three well-organized and maintained parks on the beach. The quiet bay waters are perfect for kids, paddleboarding, and kayaking, while the flat hard-packed sand is great for jogging or leisurely strolls along the water.

100 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

Ocean View Beach
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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