Chesapeake Bay Beaches in Virginia
- Chesapeake Bay beaches are family-friendly vacation spots.by the bay image by Emerkaza from Fotolia.com
Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States, lies along the coastlines of Virginia and Maryland. The beautiful, sandy beaches of the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia draws tourists who come to enjoy their calm, clear waters, family-friendly campgrounds and nearby history and maritime museums, as well as wildlife and water recreation opportunities. Some of Virginia's Chesapeake Bay beaches offer quiet vacation home rentals right along the shore. - Colonial Beach, in Virginia's Westmoreland County, is known for its historical roots as well as its beautiful Chesapeake Bay waters. The community is home to The George Washington Birthplace National Monument, where guests can experience a touch of 18th-century plantation life. The sandy shoreline of Colonial Beach is ideal for vacationing families and popular with lovers of water sports. Activities available at Colonial Beach include fishing, crabbing, sailing, and boating.
Colonial Beach Visitor Center
Chamber of Commerce
1 Hawthorne Street at Pier
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
804-224-8145
virginia.org - The locals know Chesapeake Beach as Chick’s Beach. This family-friendly beach on the shore of Chesapeake Bay offers a spectacular view of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Chick’s Beach has waters shallow enough for young children. Four restaurants along the beach offer food and entertainment. Vacation rental homes are available right on the quiet shores. Parking is free in designated areas.
Chesapeake Beach
4494 Lookout Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
chicks-beach.com - Cape Charles Beach lies along Virginia’s shoreline in Northampton County, 10 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. The calm, shallow waters of this free public beach make it ideal for families with young children. There are no waves, which makes for a relaxing beach vacation. Tourists can visit the Cape Charles Museum and Welcome Center to learn about the historic town.
Cape Charles Beach
Bay Avenue
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-331-3259
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