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| Buccaneer Bay is the pirate-themed kids' area. |
Just 1.5 miles from the waterfront, it's the only water park in Virginia Beach. So what's it like? How does 16 waterslides, a 1 million-gallon Runaway Bay wave pool, a Buccaneer Bay children's area, West Indies BBQ, Island Trader Gift Shop, and Shipwreck Island Arcade sound?
Our fave spot: the Runaway Bay Wave Pool, which generates boogie-board worthy waves from time to time. When you hear Queen's "We Will Rock You" you'd better run to the Wave Pool--that means they're about to start making waves.
A few tips:
- Don't forget the sunblock!
- Be prepared for a workout! You have to climb lots of stairs to reach the slides on most of the rides.
- Although you could probably take a chance and just leave your clothes on a chair (not money, of course) they offer convenient lockers where you can stash your stuff all day. Lockers are $7 for the day, but you get back $2 after you return the key, so they really only cost $5. We were able to stuff four people's worth of stuff into one locker. The keys are strung on elastic bands that you can wear safely on your arm.
- For little ones and those who are a little unsure of their swimming ability, they offer life vests. Kids rides include a fun Pirate Ship, so there's something for the whole family.
- Pass on the inner tube rental. It costs $7 for a two-person inner tube, but since you can only use it in the Wave Pool, it's not really worth it.
Admission...and How to Get Discount Tickets!
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| The Runaway Bay Wave Pool at the park. |
Hours: open daily starting at 10 am from Memorial Day through Labor Day each summer. Closing hours vary wildly; after school is out (mid-June) they're open until 6 pm or 7 pm, and until 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Make sure you call to find out the exact hours for the day you want to visit.
Ocean Breeze Water Park phone number: (757) 422-4444.
***Ocean Breeze Water Park Discount Tickets!
For a printable $2 off coupon that's good for up to 6 people, click here: http://www.oceanbreezewaterpark.com/park_info/park_promos.php
You can also find $2 off coupons in some of the free tourist publications found at most attractions, restaurants, and stores near the beach. We recommend the Sunny Day Guide because it provides tons of coupons, a map, and other valuable info.
Ocean Breeze Water Park Admission
All-day (Single-day) Admission prices are as follows (note: they don't include city or sales tax):
Children (3-9) $15.95
Children (2 and under) FREE
Senior Citizens (55+) $15.95
Military Adults $19.95
Military Children $13.95
If you just want to go for the evening, try their PM Spash Ticket (good from 4 pm until closing)
Adults $11.95
Children $8.95
They also offer a PM Splash Bonus ticket, good from 4 pm until closing PLUS a 2nd full day which must be used within 7 days:
Adults $24.95
Children $18.95
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| Buckets of fun are yours here! |
Adults $29.95
Children $24.95
If you're interested in getting water-logged all summer long, check out their Season Pass. At just $69.95 (not including taxes) each, you get unlimited admission all season, plus 15% off any all-day admission purchases, and $1 off all-day Locker Rentals.
***Water Park Camp! They also offer a Lifeguard Camp. For details, go to the Ocean Breeze Water Park website: http://www.oceanbreezewaterpark.com/events/.
Directions to Ocean Breeze Water Park
The park is conveniently located near the Virginia Beach boardwalk, next to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. You can take the other Wave" - The Virginia Beach Trolley" - to get there from the boardwalk area.
Just take the Route 31 Museum Express (the yellow line) which runs from the south end of the Boardwalk and ends at the Virginia Beach KOA campground.
If you want to drive to there, here is a Google Ocean Breeze Water Park map.
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