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Ocean View Pier

The longest pier in North America stretches over the Chesapeake Bay.

Norfolk, Virginia

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The longest pier in North America overlooks the Chesapeake Bay, just off I-64 in Norfolk, Virginia. The pier replaced an older structure, Harrison’s Fishing Pier, which was badly damaged during Hurricane Isabel in September 2003. Although built recently (after 2003), it maintains the record as the longest free-standing fishing pier in North America at 1,690 feet.

The pier features a restaurant and offers access to "some of the best" fishing on the East Coast. 

 

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Be cautious during high tide, since the street drainage system sits below sea level, the area floods easily and can be difficult to navigate by car.

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November 8, 2025

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