Photo of Cape charles beach with white sand surface

Photo of Cape charles beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Cape charles beach with spacious shore

Photo of Cape charles beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Cape charles beach and the settlement

Photo of Cape charles beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.5

Good

Cape charles beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Cape charles beach?

There are 7 places to stay in the Cape charles beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Cape charles beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1767163&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Shore Stay Suites</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5362231&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Cape Motel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7215052&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Spacious Home Less Than 1 Mi to Kiptopeke State Park!</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9690917&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Charming Cape Charles Vacation Rental Home!</a></li></ul>

Cape Charles, United States

#18 out of 21 in Virginia

7.5

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access White sand Sand bottom Kite or windsurfing Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Cape Charles • 0.5 km

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About

Cape charles beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 18th place out of 21 beaches in the Virginia region 128.5 km away from its center, the city of Richmond. It is one of the beaches of Cape Charles settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and white sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Cape charles beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Cape charles beach is located in Virginia within Cape Charles, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

5.4 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Cape Charles • 0.5 km

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Stays nearby

4 accomodations nearby

5.3km from the beach

Charming Cape Charles Vacation Rental Home!

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cape Charles • 4.8km from center

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7.5km from the beach

8 Very good

Shore Stay Suites

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Cape Charles • 7.2km from center

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7.6km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Cape Motel

Motel

Located at nearest locality

Cape Charles • 7.4km from center

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Spacious Home Less Than 1 Mi to Kiptopeke State Park!

10.9km from the beach

7 Good

Spacious Home Less Than 1 Mi to Kiptopeke State Park!

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Cape Charles • 10.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

What to do in Cape charles beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Cape charles beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Localities

Nearest

Cape Charles • 600m

Main locality of province

Richmond • 128.5km

Transport

Airport

LFI • 36.2km

Bus Station

Mallory & Seaboard • 34.9km

Train Station

Newtown Road Station • 49.6km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cape charles beach?

The coastline of Cape charles beach is covered with snow-white sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Cape charles beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cape charles beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Cape charles beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing

Is the Cape charles beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Cape charles beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Cape charles beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Cape charles beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Cape charles beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Cape charles beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cape charles beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cape charles beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cape charles beach?

There are 7 places to stay in the Cape charles beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Cape charles beach include:

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How far is the Cape charles beach from parking?

The Cape charles beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cape charles beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Cape charles beach is July. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in July, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 7°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cape charles beach (Virginia) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Cape charles beach (Virginia) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.