When you’re vacationing as a couple, a place to stay and maybe a suggestion for something good to eat is all you really need. How you fill your time is only limited by your imagination. Are you ready for the “stay here/eat this” part? Good. Plan away …
— SANDBRIDGE —
This quiet beach community is south of the Virginia Beach resort area and populated by private vacation homes (available for rent). If you haven’t heard of it, that’s probably why. Three condominium options are available through various management companies as well: The Sanctuary, The Sandbridge Dunes, and The Seaside at Sandbridge.
EAT:
- Sandbridge Island Restaurant, Raw Bar & Pizza
- Baja Restaurant & Coffee Co. – Open Wednesday through Sunday; Live Music
- Blue Pete’s Seafood Restaurant – Open Wednesday through Sunday
EXPLORE (if you want to):
— CAPE CHARLES —
Bay Creek Resort & Golf Club
This sweet Chesapeake Bay beach town can be found on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The tide is calm, as is the town. Choose from several places to stay – a boutique hotel, resorts, B&Bs, and vacation rentals are available.
EAT:
- Hook U Up Gourmet – Grab-n-Go Lunches and Upscale Dinner (reservations suggested) Tuesday through Friday
- Cape Charles Coffee House – Breakfast and Lunch Daily (closed Tuesday)
- Kelly’s Gingernut Pub – Lunch and Dinner Daily; Live Music
- The Shanty – Lunch and Dinner Daily; Live Music; Cornhole
EXPLORE (if you want to):
- SouthEast Expeditions
- Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve
- Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer Signature Courses at Bay Creek Resort
— CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND —
The Jackspot
Stay in this little island fishing town to access Assateague Island National Seashore. Not long ago Coastal Living called it “America’s Happiest Seaside Town,” and you’re sure to see why when you spend time there. Vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts are awaiting your arrival.
EAT:
- AJ’s on the Creek – Lunch and Dinner Monday through Saturday; Live Music
- Chincoteague Diner – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Daily
- Woody’s Beach BBQ – Lunch and Dinner Daily
EXPLORE (if you want to):
Would love to know of resorts that have deals for solo travelers
I’ve been going to Chincoteague for 30 years and I refuse to go to AJs on the Creek. The service is TERRIBLE, especially if you are from out of town. I can’t believe anyone would list this place as a place to go with so many better choices, i.e. Steamers, Bills, and Don’s/Chattie’s .
Chincoteague Island is great, is has a nice pristine beach. We were here this summer and liked it a lot. Check out our photos here:
https://whatwedidlastweekend.org/ourtripstonature/2016/7/17/chincoteague-beach
We had dinner in Spotlight with a great view of the sunset over the marshes.
I think Chincoteague Island is the way to go. It has a nice pristine beach. We went this summer and liked it a lot. Check our photos here:
https://whatwedidlastweekend.org/ourtripstonature/2016/7/17/chincoteague-beach
We had dinner in Spotlight with a great view of the sunset over the marshes.
Inquiring about handicap places to stay and things to do. My husband is in a wheelchair, does not walk.
Wondering the samething my husband is handicap has well
Never heard of Sandbridge. Looks wonderful for June to August.
Sandbridge is awesome, its where the locals go to avoid the dirty resort area that is the ocean front