Description
The winter season at this public beach brings ample opportunity to view a diversity of diving ducks, gulls, and other seabirds. In the spring and summer, the beach may provide an opportunity to view Atlantic bottle-nosed dolphins.
In order to increase the accessibility of this site for all visitors, this park has beach wheelchairs available.
The park also has an informal kayak/canoe launch, which is located on the other side of the road and offers an access point to explore the extensive salt marshes.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Little Island Park:
- Surf Scoter
- Black Scoter
- Rock Pigeon
- King Rail
- American Coot
- Semipalmated Plover
- Sanderling
- Laughing Gull
- Ring-billed Gull
- American Herring Gull
240 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2026 | 30 | John Cain |
| 4 Nov 2026 | 20 | Peter Martin |
| 3 Nov 2026 | 26 | Paul King |
| 1 Nov 2026 | 15 | Elizabeth Lyons |
| 1 Nov 2026 | 20 | Steve Myers |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 3820 S. Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456
From the Previous Site on the Seashore to Cypress Loop of the VBWT:
From Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, return north on Sandpiper Road for 0.4 miles. The park is on the right.
Site Information
Managed By:
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Access Requirements:
Contact Information:
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