The Scenic Overlook is closed for construction, with a new deck expected to reopen this fall. The Nature Trail between the buildings remains open.
Directions & Parking
How To Get To The Aquarium
Our North Building is located at 717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 . Our South Building is located half a mile south of it at 801 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
- Travel I-95 South.
- Use the left 2 lanes to take Exit 84A to merge onto I-295 South.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take Exit 28A and merge onto I-64 East.
- Keep left to stay on I-64 East.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take Exit 284A and merge onto I-264 East.
- I-264 East becomes 21st Street.
- Turn right onto Pacific Avenue.
- Cross the Rudee Inlet Bridge.
- The Aquarium's North Building will be on the right approximately 1 mile after the bridge, with overflow parking on the left.
- Travel I-64 East.
- Take Exit 284A onto I-264 East.
- I-264 East becomes 21st Street.
- Turn right onto Pacific Avenue.
- Cross the Rudee Inlet Bridge.
- The Aquarium's North Building will be on the right approximately 1 mile after the bridge, with overflow parking on the left.
- Travel I-64 East.
- Take Exit 284A onto I-264 East.
- I-264 East becomes 21st Street.
- Turn right onto Pacific Avenue.
- Cross the Rudee Inlet Bridge.
- The Aquarium's North Building will be on the right approximately 1 mile after the bridge, with overflow parking on the left.
Parking Information
Parking is available at both buildings. Guests parking at the North Building may park both in the adjacent lot and across General Booth Boulevard in the East Lot. Guests parking at the South Building may park at the adjacent lot as well as the overflow lot just behind it across Ocean Breeze Parkway.
Following the regional resort parking schedule, the City of Virginia Beach charges a $5 daily parking fee per vehicle in Aquarium lots from April 1 through October 31. From November through March, parking is free. To pay from April through October, use one of the parking meters located in each lot.
Accessibility
Parking spaces are available for guests with disabilities at the standard rate mentioned above (but free for Members!). The Aquarium is fully accessible.
About AccessibilityBuses & Oversized Vehicles
Buses and other larger vehicles should park at the North Building in designated spaces near the boat dock or in the East Lot across the street. The South Building does not have oversized vehicle parking spaces.
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Aquarium Members enjoy FREE parking in all Aquarium lots, year-round. Learn more about becoming a Member and other amazing benefits that come with Membership!
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