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Ghost Crab Adventures

Location of First Landing State Park in Virginia

Where

First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Entrance to Main Boardwalk

When

Aug. 23, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

What creatures rule our beaches at night? It’s the ghost crabs! Look carefully, they may disappear in the blink of an eye. Join the Rangers on this guided experience to see and learn all about the animals of First Landing that come alive at night.

This hike will involve approximately 0.5-1 mile of walking on sand. Please dress for the weather and bring bug spray and water if desired.

Ghost crab near a patch of dune grass on the sand

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-412-2300
Email Address: firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov