The Lynnhaven River waterway near the inlet. This is a general view of the river, not the boat ramp facility itself.
Photo: BrandlandUSA — Public domain — verified 2026-08-08
Representative photo of the general area — not a documentary photo of this exact spot.
Virginia Beach
Lynnhaven Inlet — Boat Ramp & Beach Facility
- Chesapeake Bay
- Lynnhaven Inlet
- Shoreline
The historic Lynnhaven Fishing Pier closed in 2017 and was sold — today's public access is the city's Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility, plus some bank fishing along the beach and riprap.
- Parking
- paid
- Restrooms
- None on site
- Fee or permit
- Likely
- Night access
- true
Getting there
On-site lot at the boat ramp/beach facility (3576 Piedmont Circle) — $4/vehicle, meters enforced April 1–October 31. Boat launch $15/day ($200 annual pass); car parking $4/vehicle.
Verify current access, hours, fees, closures, and regulations with official sources before you go.
Parking & amenities
- Open 24 hours, seven days a week, per the official facility page.
Some bank access is over riprap, not level ground; the official page does not detail ADA specifics for shoreline fishing.
Reading the water
Tide stage for this kind of water
Any strong current, either direction
From: Reading tides without overthinking themExposure
Inlet mouth — sheltered from open ocean swell, but wind against an outgoing tide stacks up a short, steep chop.
Wind against tide, and when to turn aroundToday here
The full instrument and the week ahead- Acquiring NOAA tide predictions, station 8638888
- Requesting the NWS hourly forecast
- Computing sunrise, sunset, and civil twilight
Safety considerations
Noted for this spot
- Boat traffic near the channel; oyster shell is sharp underfoot.
General to shoreline and kayak launch and boat ramp access
- Riprap and oyster shell are sharp, slick, and uneven; wear footwear with grip and keep hands out of the shell. Casting safely
- Boat and ship wake arrives without warning on the rivers and the Bay front — stand back from the edge when traffic passes. Kayak and boating safety basics
- Wear the life jacket from launch to landing; most fatal incidents involve one that was aboard but not worn. Kayak and boating safety basics
- Local water is cold enough to cause immediate breathing and grip loss for much of the year — dress for the water temperature. Kayak and boating safety basics
- Wind across open marsh and a falling tide can turn the paddle back into hard work; plan the return before you launch. Weather awareness for coastal anglers
- Required safety equipment depends on vessel type and length; confirm with the U.S. Coast Guard, file a float plan, and check the marine forecast. Kayak and boating safety basics
- Wind against tide stacks up short, steep chop in the channels and at the inlets — far worse than the wind number alone suggests. Weather awareness for coastal anglers
Species documented here
All species in Virginia Beach
Other water nearby
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Photo PumpkinSky, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Photo Virginia State Parks staff, CC BY 2.0
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