Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Summer bans dogs from the resort beach entirely and restricts the North End to mornings and evenings; the rest of the year dogs return leashed.
Season: Memorial Day – Labor Day: banned 2nd–42nd St; North End (42nd–80th) banned 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
The rules, verified
- Memorial Day wknd – Labor Day wknd: no dogs on the beach 2nd–42nd St
- North End (42nd–80th St): no dogs 10 a.m.–6 p.m. in season
- After Labor Day: dogs allowed on all beaches (leash laws apply)
- Boardwalk: leashed dogs 6 a.m.–7 p.m. in season
Set by City of Virginia Beach. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
More like this: winter dog beaches: the off-season payoff · seasonal dog beaches (know the dates)
Map & directions
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Nearby & related beaches
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Duck (Outer Banks)
Voice control OK Year-round✓ Town of Duck · verified 2026-06
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Kitty Hawk beaches
Seasonal off-leash Seasonal — check dates✓ Town of Kitty Hawk · verified 2026-06
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Assateague Island National Seashore (Maryland district)
Leash required Year-round✓ National Park Service · verified 2026-08
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Ocean City beach & boardwalk
Seasonal access Seasonal — check dates✓ Town of Ocean City · verified 2026-08
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