Explore the Serenity of Pleasure House Point Natural Area

Getting There

• Car

  From any location within the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, head southeast towards US-13 S (also known as Military Highway). Use the nearest exit to merge onto US-13 S. Continue for approximately 20 miles. Take the exit toward I-64 E/Norfolk. Merge onto I-64 E and continue for about 10 miles. Take exit 284A for US-60 E toward Virginia Beach. Continue on US-60 E for about 7 miles, then turn left onto Marlin Bay Drive. Pleasure House Point Natural Area will be on your right at 3957 Marlin Bay Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, you will need to take a bus from the nearest bus stop in the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge to Norfolk. Take the bus to the Norfolk Transit Center. From there, transfer to the Virginia Beach public bus system (The Tide) and take Route 20 towards Virginia Beach. Get off at the stop closest to the intersection of US-60 E and Marlin Bay Drive. From there, it's a short walk (approximately 0.5 miles) to Pleasure House Point Natural Area at 3957 Marlin Bay Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.

• Bicycle

  For those who prefer cycling, you can follow the same route as driving. Start from the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and head towards US-13 S. Once you merge onto US-60 E, continue cycling on the shoulder of the road until you reach Marlin Bay Drive. Turn left and continue until you reach Pleasure House Point Natural Area. Please ensure you wear a helmet and take necessary safety precautions while cycling on the road.

• Walking

  Walking to Pleasure House Point Natural Area from the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is not practical due to the distance and lack of direct walking paths. However, if you are staying in a nearby accommodation, you can walk to the nearest bus stop and take public transportation as described above.