Croatan Beach, Virginia
Croatan Beach is a residential neighborhood in the independent city of Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean south of Rudee Inlet and north of Camp Pendleton near the Virginia Beach oceanfront. It is situated in a prime location once planned as a religious and educational resort that was to be called Chautauqua-By-The-Sea.
Croatan Beach | |
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Croatan Beach Location within the Commonwealth of Virginia Croatan Beach Croatan Beach (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 36°49′20″N 75°58′7″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Independent city | Virginia Beach |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
In addition to the Atlantic Ocean, the community is on the shores of Lake Wesley and Lake Christine. There is a public parking lot with beach access on the south end of Croatan. The East Coast Surfing Championships have been held just north of Rudee Inlet for 40 years.
Nearby neighborhoods include Shadowlawn, Beach Borough, and the North End.
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