Croatan Beach

At the southern end of Virginia Beach awaits a coastline that's a little hard to find, but definitely worth the search. Croatan Beach is three quarters of a mile long and stretches from Rudee Inlet to Camp Pendleton. With 2 designated surfing areas (one at the north beginning at Rudee Inlet and one at the south at Camp Pendleton), it has long been a favorite of local surfers. Lifeguard services are now available for swimmers and surfers alike, and are situated along the entire beach front. This upscale beach community consists primarily of single-family homes away from the hustle and bustle of the Resort Area. 

Because of the popularity of the beach, the City now operates a 500+ car parking lot year round at Camp Pendleton. To the immediate south of Croatan Beach, adjacent to the Municipal Parking Lot are two secure military bases - Camp Pendleton and the Dam Neck Amphibious Base.