With recent complaints about parking in Virginia Beach, an inexpensive option is available to residents and tourists alike.

Surfing in Virginia Beach dates back to 1912, when local teen James M. Jordan Jr. paddled out on a redwood surfboard brought back from Hawaii by his uncle, marking the start of East Coast surfing.

Wavegarden’s wave machine apparatus has been installed at the surf park at Atlantic Park in Virginia Beach. As seen Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (Stephen M. Katz / The Virginian-Pilot) ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — This summer, Virginia Beach's Oceanfront will be completely transformed with a wave lagoon, entertainment venue and new restaurants — all part of Atlantic Park.

Wave Children's Learning Center in Virginia Beach has reportedly announced an abrupt closure by the end of the business day on Friday.

Wave Church in Virginia Beach on May 30, 2025. Wave Children's Learning Center is closing abruptly, leaving parents without child care. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot) ...

The 2.6-acre wave lagoon is part of the Atlantic Park project, a $350 million entertainment venue backed by singer and Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams.

Since then, Virginia Beach has produced a host of well-known wave riders and become home to the esteemed East Coast Surfing Championships. The surf park is one of 20 Wavegarden Cove projects in ...