Grandview Nature Preserve — Attraction in Hampton

This is a free path that takes you out to the beach at Chesapeake Bay. We saw little (actually nearly zero) wildlife on the path, but the beach view was rather nice. If you're tall, you can see a few ponds along the way. And there are trash cans and benches which come in handy.

We walked for quite a while along the beach, bordered by sand dunes on one side. According to satellite view, we could have walked several miles if we had it in us. Not with a tired toddler, thanks! Also, people there were very friendly and shared warm greetings, or at least smiles.

If I had anything negative to add, it would be that parking along the street near the trailhead could be problematic. There are only so many spots. If it gets any busier than it was on a 65°F Christmas day, you might have to wait, walk a ways, or...

Wonderful park, after a short hike through a salt marsh you find yourself on a semi isolated beach. Lots of varieties of waterfowl and the beach offers a tremendous amount of material for beachcombers (shells, rocks, crabs, feathers, etc). We take our two school age children here and they have a blast. Due to the unique flora, low tide creates any number of tide pools and unique landscapes on the beach. Wonderful place for that long walk along the beach or just a fun place to build a sand castle away from the crowds. I highly recommend this place. One thing to take note of is a distinct lack of restroom facilities or any type of potable water, so...

A wonderful nature preserve with a beautiful secluded public beach about a mile walk through marsh! The beach is well hidden and besides a few locals and other explorers the beach is virtually empty any time I go here. It is easy to find an area of the beach to lay down a couple towels and just enjoy the sun and surf without a soul in sight!

Would highly recommend for anyone who doesn't like a crowded beach and enjoys a little privacy with the occasional friendly fisherman or local walking on by! There was another reviewer on here who intelligently reminds others that there are no public facilities here, so make sure you...