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Old Coast Guard Station

24th Street & Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757 422 1587
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Speciality Museums
Description: A museum that exhibits early life-saving equipment.
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Hillsboro, Oregon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This old coast guard station has quite a history. You can hear all about it in an inexpensive tour. It's right next to the boardwalk so you can stop by there as you walk along the ocean. More

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See 5 more reviews by Grovelander1 for Virginia Beach
Virginia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

This is a relatively small museum, but definitely worth the time to visit. If you are a history buff, ocean lover or interested in the military...this is the place for you! We loved it and hope to go again soon. *Wouldn't recommend for small children.* More

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See 4 more reviews by miayercat for Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Just happened to be walking the board walk and noticed their sign so my wife and I went in. Great place to spend an hour and learn some history about this area and the coast guard. The volunteer staff was outstanding and a wealth of information. A most for visitors and locals. More

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See 3 more reviews by Bungie60 for Virginia Beach
Maine
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

We loved checking this place out, as our son is in the Coast Guard. It was very interesting. More

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Stowe, PA
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I was pleasanly surprised, at such an intersting history this museum displays. Had a relaxing walk thru the Coast Guard History at Virginia Beach. Was very informative. There is a flight of stairs to climb to get to the upper level to view. And they have a small gift shop, mostly touristy things to purchase. If you need to take... More

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See 5 more reviews by Anita W for Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This is a small museum on the oceanfront that has rotating as well as permanent exhibits. Naturally stuff about the Coast Guard or as it was called the Lifesaving Service. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. A nice way to spend a couple of hours. More

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See 11 more reviews by likebeach for Virginia Beach
NC
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

ok a bit pricey didnt go through the whole thing had to long a wait to get in. Items for sale were over priced and not a great quanity More

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See 4 more reviews by Renee2003nc for Virginia Beach
Hampton, Virginia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Very compact but very informative lesson on the USCG. Lots of stories about daring men (for that time) and later current accomplishments and more recent advancement in technology. More

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See 7 more reviews by TravelingSquares for Virginia Beach
New Jersey
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

My grandfather was in the Coast Guard during WWII and we are history buffs so we certainly planned on stopping in. There is a small fee to enter which is well worth the donation for this historic building. We got a short tour from an elderly woman who was very knowledgeable and passionate about the building and the history of... More

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See 5 more reviews by StonewallBrigade for Virginia Beach
Adirondack Foothills of NY State
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

We have enjoyed this little gem of a museum again and again. We never tire of the stories that are shared along with great pictures of "the way it used to be" .. there have been some dramatic rescues off the shores of Virginia. Saving this building and the pieces of history that go with it was a very worthwhile... More

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