Croatan Beach, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Croatan Beach
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 Croatan Beach
Location in Virginia
Croatan Beach
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Independent city | Virginia Beach |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Croatan Beach is a cool neighborhood in the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the United States. It sits right on the Atlantic Ocean. You can find it south of Rudee Inlet and north of Camp Pendleton. It's a great spot near the main Virginia Beach oceanfront.
This area was once planned to be a special resort called Chautauqua-By-The-Sea. It was meant for religious and educational gatherings.
Besides the Atlantic Ocean, Croatan Beach is also next to Lake Wesley and Lake Christine. There's a public parking lot with easy beach access at the south end of Croatan. The exciting East Coast Surfing Championships have been held nearby for over 40 years.
Other neighborhoods close by include Shadowlawn, Beach Borough, and the North End.
Surfing at Croatan Beach
Croatan Beach is about three-quarters of a mile long. It stretches from Rudee Inlet all the way to Camp Pendleton. This beach is a favorite spot for local surfers. It has two special areas just for surfing. One is at the north end, near Rudee Inlet. The other is at the south end, by Camp Pendleton.
Lifeguards are on duty to keep everyone safe. They watch over both swimmers and surfers along the entire beach. If you want to learn to surf, summer surf camps and lessons are available. These are offered at the southern surfing area during June, July, and August. The Seth Broudy School of Surf teaches these lessons.
