Atlantic Park
Harnessing the energy of our potential, we have carefully-crafted an experience for surfers, visitors, and long-time residents. Atlantic Park is a year-round district that is home to a state-of-the-art live entertainment and events venue, creative office space, urban-style residences, and a curated mix of unique shopping and dining – a destination infused with authentic Virginia Beach style. As the birthplace of East Coast surfing, Atlantic Park is anchored by the only human-made wave park in the world this close to the actual ocean.
The Beach
Whether you’re a surfing grommet or a seasoned waverider, the waters of Va Beach are prime for surfers of all experience levels. Whether you’re looking to get in the water or simply relax on the beach and take in the show, you’ll want to go where the locals go to the jetties at 1st Street and Croatan Beach at the Oceanfront, Croatan Pendleton, and the Little Island Pier in Sandbridge. The swell changes depending on the season and weather, and scoping out the ideal conditions in Virginia Beach has become an art form in its own right. As many of our resident wave-riders will tell you, riding the perfect wave here comes at the cost of patience, tenacity and a little bit of luck – and that’s just how we like it. Enjoy more beginner friendly waves in our Summer Season, where many of our local shops provide lessons to even the youngest of surfers to get up and going in the water. Come during our Fall through Spring season, where you can either enjoy the show of surfers or catch a few more advanced waves for yourself.