Charted Waters
Hampton Roads · Fishing

Sandbridge Beach

Virginia Beach, VA · Salt

Approximate
Sandbridge Beach shoreline during a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers renourishment project

Photo by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Wide open surf. Walk the wash for stripers as bait pushes through in the cold months.

Access
Bank / Shore
Fishing setting
Shore, Surf & Pier
Season
Fall, Winter
Beginner suitability
Some Experience Helpful
Accessibility
Paved lots with sand-ramp access; soft dry sand beyond the ramp.
Safety
Surf and rip currents — check the NOAA marine forecast before wading out.
Common species
Striped Bass, Red Drum

Charters targeting species caught here

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Parking
Public beach access lots along Sandbridge Rd — fill early on weekends.
Fees / permits
Some City of Virginia Beach lots charge seasonal parking fees.
Approximate

A real place or fact confirmed via an official source, but a specific detail (often exact coordinates) is an estimate, not something that source states outright.

Confirmed as a real public Virginia Beach beach access point with seasonal paid parking. Exact coordinates are an estimate, not stated on the official page; species/season notes reflect general regional knowledge, not this source specifically.

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation · Last checked 2026-08-08

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36.7801°N, 75.9585°W
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