The oldest of the Crystal Coast beach towns, featuring the renovated Circle area with restaurants and activities. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, fishing opportunities from Oceanana Pier, and proximity to Fort Macon State Park.
Central Outer Banks beach town home to the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Features family-friendly beaches with lifeguards, numerous restaurants, and entertainment options. Known for consistent waves for surfing and bodyboarding.
A vibrant beach town with crystal-clear waters and spacious shores. Popular with surfers, paddleboarders, and families. Features a scenic harbor, beach volleyball, and a lively downtown with restaurants and shops.
A classic beach town with a vintage boardwalk featuring rides, games, and food. Known for its casual atmosphere, fishing opportunities at Carolina Beach State Park, and the nearby Freeman Park for 4×4 beach driving.
An upscale beach community with a charming village atmosphere. Features a mile-long soundside boardwalk with shops and restaurants, pristine beaches, and the Duck Town Park with events and concerts.
Local favorite on Chesapeake Bay featuring calmer waters than oceanfront beaches. Known for laid-back atmosphere, paddleboarding, kayaking, and waterfront restaurants. Free public access with limited parking primarily in residential areas.
Two-acre beachfront along the York River in historic Yorktown. Features swimming area, fishing pier, and waterfront restaurants. Free access with nearby Revolutionary War battlefield sites, museums, and shopping. Hosts special events and concerts.
Iconic 3-mile stretch of boardwalk and sandy beaches featuring hotels, restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Free public beach with lifeguards, beach equipment rentals, and special events throughout the year. The heart of Virginia Beach tourism with vibrant atmosphere.
Historic resort town on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay known for its water park, fishing charters, and marina. Limited public beach access with primary beach access through the Chesapeake Beach Water Park (seasonal operation with admission fee).
Municipal beach in small coastal town on Delaware-Maryland border. Features family-friendly atmosphere, seasonal lifeguards, nearby restaurants, and shops. Less commercialized than larger resort towns with relaxed pace.