Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

Enjoy the sand & sun

Kayaking, sailing, fishing, crabbing, swimming or simply watching the waves roll in Ocean View and East Beach are a beach lovers paradise. The City of Norfolk maintains three beach parks including the Community Beach Park, Sarah Constant Beach Park and Ocean View Beach Park, and hosts live music and various festivals on the beach.

East Ocean View Recreation Center

OPEN24 hours a day through late SeptemberAfter September 7:00am-MidnightRESTAURANT HOURSMonday…
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Sarah Constant Beach Park

Accessible Areas: Chesapeake Bay, Hampton Roads Bridge Special Instructions: Launch east or west of swim area;…
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Ocean View Golf Course

Originally built in 1929, Ocean View Golf Course offers golfers hybrid Bermuda greens and plush, oak-lined fairways with…
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Ocean View Fishing Pier

Overlooking the scenic Chesapeake Bay, the Ocean View Fishing Pier offers complete facilities and equipment for everyone…
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Ocean View Beach Park

This beach on Norfolk’s Chesapeake Bay is a popular spot for folks who’d rather spend more time at the beach than driving to…
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Northside Park

This 62-acre park is a picnic haven. It offers five large picnic shelters, 12 small picnic shelters and a roadside picnic area. Here you…
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Community Beach Park

Accessible Areas: Chesapeake Bay, Hampton Roads Bridge Special Instructions: Launch east or west of swim area; unlawful to…
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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

Which came first, Norfolk or its Mermaids? Norfolk ‘s iconic mermaids can be found throughout the…
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