Museum
Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum
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Housed in the former Seatack Life-Saving Station, the Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum traces the evolution of beach rescue from the U.S. Life-Saving Service to modern lifeguards, alongside the rise of surfing culture. Exhibits include vintage surfboards, rescue boats, and photographs of early surfmen. Visitors can explore the restored building, see a recreated keeper's quarters, and learn about the 1878 wreck of the USS Huron. The museum offers a compact but rich look at the coast's dual legacy of danger and recreation.
Don't miss
- See the original 1903 life-saving station architecture and equipment.
- Browse vintage surfboards and photos from early Virginia Beach surfing.
- Learn about the 1878 USS Huron disaster and the heroic surfmen response.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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