How To Get To The Aquarium

We are located at 717 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 the North Building and across General Booth Boulevard in the East Lot. Following the regional resort parking schedule, the City of Virginia Beach charges for parking at the Virginia Aquarium from April 1 through October 31. From April through October, the parking fee is $5 per vehicle daily. 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 near the North Building at the standard rate mentioned above (but free for Members!). The Aquarium is fully accessible.

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