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Public Parking Information

SANDBRIDGE PARKING

Whether you're here for the day, the week or just a few hours, with paddleboards in tow or just a beach chair, generous parking is part of what makes Sandbridge Beach so welcoming. For additional parking information, call (757) 385-4800.

Parking Lots

  • Municipal parking lots are located near Sandbridge Market at the corner of Sandbridge Road and Sandfiddler Road. The lots charge a fee between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The maximum fee is $5 per day.
  • Parking also available at Little Island Park. This large public beach area at the southend of Sandbridge Beach (south of 3600 block) provides a great place to spend your fun-filled vacation days. The park features lifeguards, covered picnic areas with grills, bath houses/showers, lighted tennis courts, basketball court, children’s playground, and even a fishing pier. Pier open 5:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Parking fees (Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day):
    • $3 per day for residents
    • $5 per day for non-residents
    • $10 for buses and RV’s

On-Street Parking

  • Designated on-street parking for people with disabilities is available
  • On-street parking is available next to beach access ramps.
  • There will be parking patrol out writing citations if you park in a posted no parking zone.

Residential Parking

  • Residential Parking Passes - Parking is allowed at any time. A Resident Permit or Guest pass must be displayed when parking from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Holiday parking restrictions require that a permit be displayed at all times. These Holidays are currently defined as:
    • July 2 at 8 p.m. through July 6 at 6 a.m.
    • Labor Day Weekend: 8 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Tuesday
  • For residents to acquire a residential parking decal and two guest passes, contact (757) 437-2059.
  • Resident Parking Discounts - Residents can park for $3 all day at Sandbridge Beach and Little Island Park Lot (available by showing a valid driver's license with a Virginia Beach address).

 

OCEANFRONT PARKING

To access to all that's going on along the boardwalk and the oceanfront Resort Beach area, you'll want to plan ahead. Multiple city-owned parking options will put you just steps from the action. For additional parking information, call (757) 385-4800.

Routes to Atlantic Avenue 

There’s more than one way to get to Atlantic Avenue and the oceanfront. To avoid traffic congestion, we suggest the Birdneck Road exit off Interstate 264. Convenient street signs are displayed at the bottom of the exit ramp and will direct you to your desired Atlantic Avenue destination.

  • Norfolk Ave.
  • 17th Street
  • 21st Street
  • Laskin Road

Parking lots

  • Municipal parking lots are located on Atlantic Avenue at 4th Street, Rudee Loop, 2nd Street, and on Pacific Avenue at 19th Street and Croatan Beach. The lots charge a daily fee from April 1 to October 31. The municipal parking garages are located on Pacific Avenue at 9th Street, 25th Street, and 31st Street. The maximum fee for the day at any of the garage locations is $10 unless staying overnight.

On-Street and Metered Parking

  • Metered parking is available throughout the resort area. A fee of $2.00 is charged per hour from April 1 - October 31.
  • All meters accept credit cards, debit cards, or coins. Payment may also be made by cell phone via Parkmobile.
  • Free parking at meters between 5th Street and Rudee Loop from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m., but no parking is allowed after midnight. The Multi-Space Meters have been installed along the 200 block of Atlantic Avenue. As you exit your car, you will find a number at your feet, with an arrow pointing in the direction of your meter. Enter your parking space number at this meter, and pay for the time that you will need to park. For instructions on how to use the pay on foot meters, see Parkeon Meter Instructions.
  • Designated on-street parking for people with disabilities is available at Rudee Loop, 2nd, 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th, 33rd, 34th, 36th, 37th, 38th. Designated off-street parking for people with disabilities is available in all municipal lots.
  • To park in these spaces requires A PROPERLY DISPLAYED sticker, windshield placard, license plate, or other officially issued tag. No placard will be honored unless the person to whom the placard is issued is riding in the vehicle.
  • Additionally, any vehicle visibly marked with a "handicapped" tag or other form of identification may park at any metered location for free up to 4 hours. Universally-accessible ramps are located at every beach access in the resort area.
  • Beach St. USA Parking - No parking in these spaces from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. from June 15th - August 30th. Spaces are located at 20th and 23rd Streets.

Residential Parking

  • Residential Parking Passes - Parking is allowed at any time. A Resident Permit or Guest pass must be displayed when parking from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Holiday parking restrictions require that a permit be displayed at all times. These Holidays are currently defined as:
    • July 2: 8 p.m. through July 6 at 6 a.m.
    • Labor Day Weekend: 8 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Tuesday
  • For residents to acquire a residential parking decal and two guest passes, contact (757) 437-2059.
  • Resident Parking Discounts - Resident Discount (available by showing a valid driver's license with a Virginia Beach address) is $3 at Croatan Beach and all City parking garages and lots upon entrance after 5 p.m.

Buses and Recreational Vehicle Parking

  • Buses and Recreational Vehicles can be accommodated in the 4th Street lot for $15 per day or $25 overnight. A Bus drop off with 15-minute parking is located on the northwest corner of 19th Street and Arctic Avenue. Bus parking is not available at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.