Croatan Beach Travel Guide
Virginia Beach
Visit Croatan Beach
Popular places to visit
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Soak up the atmosphere as you stroll along this oceanfront strip, the heart of Virginia Beach’s dining and entertainment scene.
Sandbridge Beach
Escape to this quiet, family-friendly beach to enjoy fishing, strolling, dining on fresh seafood or simply relaxing on the sand.
Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana is just one of the places to see in Virginia Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Virginia Beach Convention Center during your trip to Virginia Beach. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
First Landing State Park
Relax on an uncrowded beach, cycle along a winding trail and see a range of natural environments, such as swamps, wetlands and dunes.
Ocean Breeze Waterpark
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Ocean Breeze Waterpark during your visit to Virginia Beach. Discover the seafood restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Ziplining and Climbing at The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
Top hotels in Croatan Beach
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"Cleaning staff was wonderful"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
"We stayed on the 13th floor (penthouse). The balcony views of the beach were great. Watched the sunrise two mornings. The free breakfast buffet was great, we ate there every morning with eggs, sausage, yogurt, fruit, oatmeal, juice and coffee with Stevia (yay!). The boardwalk is just out the back ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
"The breakfast was spot on, the room was clean. My only complaint was the pool was so cloudy that you couldn't see your toes. Didn't notice at first and got out real quick."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"Oceanfront access was perfect"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Ocean Resort
"Great location!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hampton Inn Virginia Beach-Oceanfront South
"Did not stay at this hotel @ checkin there was no lobby just an over size desk to greet customers Going to the room the hallway smelled like wet cat. The room was an open concept I reserved a suite thinking I was getting a separate bedroom from the kitchen/livingroom. My first time experiencing this ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Croatan Beach
Dam Neck
While visiting Dam Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Sandbridge Beach and Dam Neck Beach.
ViBe Creative District
If you're spending some time in ViBe Creative District, Pacific Avenue and Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.
Northeast Virginia Beach
If you're spending some time in Northeast Virginia Beach, First Landing State Park and Neptune Statue are top sights worth seeing.
Alanton
Alanton might not have many top sights, but First Landing State Park and Great Neck Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Great Neck
If you're spending some time in Great Neck, Great Neck Park and Hilltop Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Lynnhaven
Travellers enjoy Lynnhaven for its beaches and restaurants. Consider checking out Francis Land House while you're in the area.
