about us

Oceans East is not your average big box store. Our staff have passion and experience

Oceans East is a Hampton Roads landmark, located off of Northbound Route 13 (Northampton Blvd) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Oceans East started as a small tackle shop no bigger than a 2 car garage in 1982. Since then it has grown to become a popular destination for fisherman, hunters and sportsman. Oceans East has over 10,000 sqft of inshore and offshore, freshwater and saltwater fishing merchandise and apparel as well as a knowledgeable staff of experts.

You can trust the staff of Oceans East to provide you with accurate information and hands on knowledge on everything from inshore bass fishing to offshore bluewater trolling for tuna, marlin or sailfish. Most of the staff members at Oceans East have years of hands on fishing experience, many as professional guides or charter captains.

In the summer of 2014 Oceans East expanded again by adding a hunting division (Timber and Tines) and growing to over 14,000 sqft suppling multiple lines of bows, crossbows and muzzleloaders. Oceans East carries everything you need to make your next hunt successful. We have a team of onsite, full-time, certified bow techs for all of your archery needs. Unlike the big box chains, it doesn't matter if you bought your equipment from us or not, if you need somthing tuned, changed, adjusted or fixed bring it in. Bench work can be usually be done while you wait.

If you are a beginner or an expert and want solid, unpretentious advice from knowledgeable people, stop in or give us a call. Customer service is our priority regardless of your skill level.