HAMPTON, Va. — Paradise Ocean Club in Fort Monroe is officially open again, just in time for the warm weather.
The club—which has cabana rentals on its private beach, a pool, an on-site restaurant, bars and more—had been closed for more than 18 months before it reopened on Wednesday.
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Paradise Ocean Club said it was permanently closing in September of 2022 after its 10-year lease negotiation from the National Park Service was taken away. Now, after recently signing a 10-year lease, the club is back in business, according to club owner Baxter Simmons.
News 3 reached out to National Park Service which sent us the following statement:
"NPS is pleased that the new lease aligns better with our mission, which is to keep visitors and employees safe and to preserve these structures for the future. We look forward to working with the business as it works to create an appropriate atmosphere in the park." —Jaci Well, Fort Monroe National Monument Superintendent.
There are some changes, according to Simmons: its overall capacity has been reduced to 1,000 people and there's no longer boat access—meaning you'll have to enter at the main gate on land.
The club's entertainment will also change to be more kid-friendly, Simmons says.
For more information on the club, click here.
