The Virginia Beach Boardwalk is a three-mile Oceanfront promenade stretching from 2nd Street to 40th Street, with beach access and public art along the route.
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- Route: 2nd Street to 40th Street, along the Oceanfront.
- Hours: Open all day, every day, including holidays.
- King Neptune: At 31st Street beside Neptune Festival Park.
- Getting around: A separate bike path runs alongside the Boardwalk.
How the Boardwalk is laid out
The Virginia Beach Boardwalk follows the Oceanfront for three miles, from 2nd Street to 40th Street. Its 28-foot width accommodates the pedestrian promenade and a separate bike path.
Use the numbered streets to orient yourself as you go. The route passes oceanfront stages at 7th, 17th, 24th and 31st Streets, with beach access points and other stops along the way. The Boardwalk is open all day, every day, including holidays.
The Oceanfront beach and Boardwalk extend from Croatan in the south to the North End. The guide to Virginia Beach Oceanfront beach access, seasons and swimming covers the shoreline and swimming.
King Neptune and notable stops
King Neptune Statue stands at 31st Street beside Neptune Festival Park. The Virginia tourism board describes the bronze figure as 24 feet tall and weighing 12 tons, making it a prominent landmark on the route.
Other stops are spread along the numbered streets. Oceanfront stages stand at 7th, 17th, 24th and 31st Streets. At 40th Street, Grommet Island Park is an accessible beach-themed playground for children of all abilities.
Atlantic Fun Park at 15th Street is a seasonal amusement park with go-karts and midway-style games. Its operating schedule can vary, so check the official site before you go.
Walking, cycling and beach access
Walk the promenade, or use its separate bike path if you’re cycling. City rules allow bicycles and surreys only on the bike path, while rollerblades and skates are restricted to the Boardwalk.
E-bikes are prohibited on the Boardwalk, its bike path, the adjacent grassy area, and Oceanfront parks and plazas. In the Resort Area, bicycles and e-bikes are also prohibited on sidewalks. The city defines this area as running from the sidewalk on the west side of Pacific Avenue to the Atlantic Ocean, between Rudee Inlet and 42nd Street.
Where e-bikes are permitted, riders must yield to pedestrians, signal audibly before passing and dismount if needed to avoid contact. Non-permitted or service-related personal motorized devices are prohibited on the beach and Boardwalk, with an exception for disabled persons.
Accessible wooden walkways extend from the Boardwalk toward the water at 8th, 17th, 24th, 30th and 40th Streets. The guide to getting around Virginia Beach from the Oceanfront covers movement through the district.
When to visit and what to check
The Boardwalk is open throughout the day and year, so you can choose a time that fits your plans. Atlantic Fun Park is seasonal, and municipal parking lots near the Boardwalk charge a daily fee from April 1 through October 31, with a maximum daily rate of $20.
The city’s seasonal construction policy bars work involving sidewalk or lane closures in the Oceanfront and Sandbridge areas from May 1 through September 30, unless a variance or waiver is approved. For a beach visit, the wooden walkways at five numbered streets offer access toward the water.
Hotel Ocean27 Oceanfront is an Oceanfront hotel in Virginia Beach. The Boardwalk runs along the same beach district.
Before you go, check the official site for current parking and seasonal attraction details.
FAQs
How long is the Virginia Beach Boardwalk?
The Boardwalk runs three miles along the Oceanfront, from 2nd Street to 40th Street.
Where is the King Neptune Statue?
It stands at 31st Street beside Neptune Festival Park.
Can you ride an e-bike on the Boardwalk?
No. E-bikes are prohibited on the Boardwalk, its bike path, the adjacent grassy area, and Oceanfront parks and plazas.
Where are the accessible beach walkways?
Wooden walkways extend from the Boardwalk toward the water at 8th, 17th, 24th, 30th and 40th Streets.