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Photo of Grommet Island beach with turquoise pure water surface

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7.7

Very good

Grommet Island beach

Virginia Beach, United States

#9 out of 21 in Virginia

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Motor boat rent

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Located within the settlement

Rudee Heights • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Meal Takeaway BoBo's Fine Chicken

9.2 - Excellent 6.7km

Brunch Restaurant Simple Eats Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 6.7km

Seafood Restaurant CP Shuckers Cafe & Raw Bar

8.6 - Excellent 7km

Restaurant Chick's Oyster Bar

9 - Excellent 7.2km

Seafood Restaurant Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center

9 - Excellent 7.3km

Bar The Back Deck

8.8 - Excellent 7.3km

Seafood Restaurant Bubba's Seafood Restaurant and Crabhouse

8.6 - Excellent 7.4km

Coffee Shop American Brew

9.2 - Excellent 8.1km

Barbecue Restaurant Froggie’s

8.6 - Excellent 8.3km

Park Grommet Island Park

50m

Park Virginia Beach Boardwalk

60m

Park Neptune's Park

120m

Park First Landing State Park

2.6km

Park Red Wing Park

4.8km

Park Cape Henry Trail Beach Trailhead

6.9km

Park Loch Haven Park

8.3km

Park Pleasure House Point Natural Area

8.5km

Park Aeries on the Bay Park

9.4km

Sandwich Shop TASTE

9 - Excellent 9.8km

Tourist Attraction Oceanfront

60m

Museum Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

1.1km

Amusement Park Atlantic Fun Park

150m

Aquarium Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

1.6km

Amusement Center Motor World

2.8km

Amusement Center Get Air Trampoline Park

9.1km

Historical Landmark Cape Henry Lighthouse

260m

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About

Grommet Island beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 9th place out of 21 beaches in the Virginia region 152 km away from its center, the city of Richmond. It is one of the beaches of Rudee Heights settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Grommet Island beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. Daily boat rental service is located nearby. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Virginia beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Grommet Island beach is located in Virginia within Rudee Heights, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

4.5 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Rudee Heights • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Meal Takeaway BoBo's Fine Chicken

9.2 - Excellent 6.7km

Brunch Restaurant Simple Eats Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 6.7km

Seafood Restaurant CP Shuckers Cafe & Raw Bar

8.6 - Excellent 7km

Restaurant Chick's Oyster Bar

9 - Excellent 7.2km

Seafood Restaurant Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center

9 - Excellent 7.3km

Bar The Back Deck

8.8 - Excellent 7.3km

Seafood Restaurant Bubba's Seafood Restaurant and Crabhouse

8.6 - Excellent 7.4km

Coffee Shop American Brew

9.2 - Excellent 8.1km

Barbecue Restaurant Froggie’s

8.6 - Excellent 8.3km

Park Grommet Island Park

50m

Park Virginia Beach Boardwalk

60m

Park Neptune's Park

120m

Park First Landing State Park

2.6km

Park Red Wing Park

4.8km

Park Cape Henry Trail Beach Trailhead

6.9km

Park Loch Haven Park

8.3km

Park Pleasure House Point Natural Area

8.5km

Park Aeries on the Bay Park

9.4km

Sandwich Shop TASTE

9 - Excellent 9.8km

Tourist Attraction Oceanfront

60m

Museum Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

1.1km

Amusement Park Atlantic Fun Park

150m

Aquarium Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

1.6km

Amusement Center Motor World

2.8km

Amusement Center Get Air Trampoline Park

9.1km

Historical Landmark Cape Henry Lighthouse

260m

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

280m from the beach

Feeling Tip-Sea home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Rudee Heights • 850m from center

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610m from the beach

Turtle Cay Resort

Resort

Located at nearest locality

Rudee Heights • 1km from center

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630m from the beach

7 Good

Sea La Vie

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Rudee Heights • 240m from center

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Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Grommet Island beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Grommet Island beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Grommet Island beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Localities

Nearest

Rudee Heights • 820m

Main locality of province

Richmond • 152km

Transport

Airport

NTU • 5.7km

Bus Station

Bus Stop • 4.1km

Train Station

Newtown Road Station • 19.7km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Grommet Island beach?

The coastline of Grommet Island beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Grommet Island beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Grommet Island beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Grommet Island beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Surfing

Is the Grommet Island beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Grommet Island beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Grommet Island beach good for families?

Yes, the Grommet Island beach is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Grommet Island beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Grommet Island beach?

Grommet Island beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Families with children
Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Grommet Island beach?

The bar is located right on the Grommet Island beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Grommet Island beach?

There are 241 places to stay in the Grommet Island beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Grommet Island beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Grommet Island beach from parking?

The Grommet Island beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Grommet Island beach?

There are 1 attractions near Grommet Island beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Oceanfront located in 2.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Grommet Island beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Grommet Island beach is July. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in July, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 7°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Grommet Island beach (Virginia) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.