MC, I've fished in that area before. There is a "pay" pier that you can fish off of on Buckroe Bch, but if you have any military or government worker relatives or friends, a good bet on catching them monsterous Norfolk Croakers, go to Ft. Monroe Army Base, it's just before you go thru the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. When I fished there a few years ago, they hit really well there, also in Va Bch and Norfolk. Also, if you decide to go down that way try down Hwy 17 heading towards Portsmouth. The James River has definitely kept some nice croaker, spot and flouder. And not to leave out the strippers.... oops stripers. LOL, stay away from Military Hwy... hehe. Hope you have some success, let us know how you do if you decide to go.
Also, I got the word that NB pier may be closed next week due to somer work/renovation. Probaly them d*&@ boat slips again. Our luck, they may decide to extend it out a little further.