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Fun, Surf, Sun

The sun bathing you in its warmth, the waves gently lapping the shoreline, seagulls celebrating nature's beauty by gliding on the breeze. Whether you yearn for the joy of building the biggest sandcastle or the peaceful tranquility a vacation at the beach promises, you'll find what your spirit craves at Buckroe Beach.

Beat the heat, the traffic

and the crowds and relax

on the beach in Hampton

Buckroe Beach, just minutes from downtown, is an uncrowded, unspoiled beach with easy-access parking. Lapped by the gentle waters of the Chesapeake Bay, Buckroe Beach presents miles of coastline.
It's also the place to windsurf, sail and motor the shoreline. Soak in the view where the sun's first rays glisten on the Chesapeake Bay horizon in a magnificent palette of color. Its neighbor, Salt Ponds Marina, invites boaters to tie-up and step ashore. Enjoy delicious Hampton seafood and local hospitality at nearby waterfront restaurants. And bait and tackle shops, ensure anglers are well equipped to lure the catch of the day. A concrete promenade offers the modern equivalent of a stroll down the broadwalk where visitors enjoy bay breezes and sunshine.

An expansive, full enclosed playground will entertain your kids. The beach front is manned during the summer by lifeguards. Didn't come prepared? There are beach umbrellas, chairs and watercraft available for rent waterside. Larger craft may be rented or purchased from businesses just blocks away. Locals and visitors alike are invited to enjoy year-round educational programs and guided beach adventures through Hampton Parks & Recreation. Outings depart from Hampton Parks and, depending on the activity, watercraft, fishing gear and tackle are provided. Naturalists lead you through interactive study of wildlife and their habitats.

Depending on the weekend, you'll find many special events to cheer about ranging from volleyball tournaments to lifeguard competitions.

During the summer months, the beach's waterfront pavilion hosts free family movies every Tuesday night and beach dancing on Sunday evenings.

Family-friendly overnight accommodations are available in Buckroe ... just walk outside your beach quarters and capture the sunshine. Dig your toes in the cool sand, bask in the sun, sing along with the live band and let the kids have a ball! After all, there's nothing like the beach to rejuvenate the soul.

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