One-mile stretch of natural beach with a maritime forest, providing a contrast to the developed areas of Myrtle Beach. Features camping, a fishing pier, nature trails, and educational programs. Popular with families and nature enthusiasts.
Remote beach area on Hatteras Island with less development and more natural surroundings. Features 4×4 beach driving areas, Frisco Native American Museum, and Frisco Campground. Known for good surfing conditions.
Part of America’s first national seashore, Cape Hatteras features magnificent beaches, cultural resources, and the tallest brick lighthouse in North America. Known for its excellent surfing conditions and some of the best sportfishing on the East Coast.
Located on the Potomac River with a small sandy beach area below cliffs known for fossil hunting (especially prehistoric shark teeth). Features hiking trails, camping facilities, and scenic views. Entry fee required with cabin rentals available.
Eastern Shore park on Chesapeake Bay featuring a beach area, unique concrete ship breakwater, and excellent fishing opportunities. Offers camping, cabins, hiking trails, and boat ramp. Entry fee required with bird migration observatory.
Northern Neck park on Rappahannock River featuring small beach area, boat launches, and diverse habitats. Offers camping, cabin rentals, hiking trails, and fishing opportunities. Entry fee required with focus on quiet natural experience.
State park on the Chesapeake Bay featuring a mainland area with campground and small beach plus the uninhabited Janes Island accessible by boat. Offers kayak trails, fishing opportunities, and primitive beaches on the island portion. Entry fee required.
Virginia’s most visited state park where English colonists first landed in 1607. Features 1.5 miles of beachfront on Chesapeake Bay, 20 miles of hiking trails, and diverse coastal habitats. Entry fee required with campground and cabin rentals available.
Calvert County park featuring a half-mile of sandy beach on the Chesapeake Bay, fishing pier, and playground. Offers seasonal camping, picnic areas, and nettle nets during jellyfish season. Entry fee required with lifeguards during summer months.
Remote island in Chesapeake Bay accessible only by boat featuring a 3,000-foot sandy beach on the western shore. Offers primitive camping, hiking trails, and natural beach experience. No facilities except portable toilets during summer months.