DogMapOff-leash beach · North End / Cape Henry · Beachfront north of 42nd St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
North End Beach (north of 42nd Street)
The wide, residential North End sand above 42nd Street is Virginia Beach's prime dog stretch — the city leash law excludes the public beach, so dogs may run off-leash here under reliable voice control. In summer, access is limited to early mornings and evenings.
Off-leash · set hoursThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · set hours
- FencedNo — open
- WaterOcean
- SizeOpen ocean beach (42nd St → ~89th St)
- HoursOff-leash: summer before 10 AM & after 6 PM (Mem Day–Labor Day); any time off-season
- SurfaceSand
Parking & access
Residential street parking in the North End (limited — come early).
Good to know
- Summer off-leash windows are before 10 AM and after 6 PM only (Memorial Day–Labor Day); fully open any time in the off-season.
- Off-leash is legal on the sand (City Code §5-531 excludes public beaches), but the city asks for reliable voice command and recall.
- Rinse sandy/salty paws after; bring water — there are no off-leash water fountains on the open beach.
Verified off-leash rules
Rules verified · source: City of Virginia Beach
North End Beach (north of 42nd Street): FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at North End Beach (north of 42nd Street)?
- Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: Off-leash: summer before 10 AM & after 6 PM (Mem Day–Labor Day); any time off-season.
- Is North End Beach (north of 42nd Street) fenced?
- No — North End Beach (north of 42nd Street) is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
- Can my dog swim at North End Beach (north of 42nd Street)?
- Yes — North End Beach (north of 42nd Street) has ocean surf to swim in.
- Is North End Beach (north of 42nd Street) free?
- Yes — North End Beach (north of 42nd Street) is free to access. Residential street parking in the North End (limited — come early).