Map Of Virginia Coastal
The shore stretches 70 miles and is situated between the chesapeake bay and atlantic ocean.
Map of virginia coastal. Assateague island national seashore. Although fairfax county is the most populous jurisdiction in the state of virginia virginia beach is the most populous city in the state as well as the 39th largest city in the united states with a population of 437 994 according to the 2010 census. Highways state highways main roads secondary roads rivers lakes. H istory and natural beauty combine to make virginia s eastern shore a special destination.
Virginia like other states along the east coast has its share of beautiful beaches and great beach towns for summer getaways. Chesapeake s central location and easily accessible highway system make travel by car a breeze. Head to cape charles on virginia s eastern shore or sandbridge beach a quiet coastal community with pristine beaches that is only a short drive from all the entertainment of virginia beach norfolk and chesapeake. Chesapeake s close proximity to other cities in coastal virginia makes it the perfect hub for exploring nearby towns.
The coastal virginia eastern shore region is accessible via the 17 5 mile chesapeake bay bridge tunnel. Virginia beach colonial williamsburg historic yorktown and norfolk va are all less than an hour away. Sun and surf at assateague island national seashore. Click on the virginia beaches map links above to find articles about ocean view beach yorktown beach virginia beach and others or use the links to the left for tips on planning your vacation.
Stretching nearly 40 miles along virginia s eastern shore the pristine white sand beaches are home to some of the world s most precious bird species. If the goal is to simply get outside and commune with nature assateague island national seashore is the perfect stop. Follow our ultimate road map to 18 of virginia s best beaches for a getaway you won t soon forget. This map shows cities towns counties railroads interstate highways u s.
The chesapeake bay bridge tunnel connects route 13 in virginia beach to route 13 on the eastern shore of virginia. Drive to randolph ave t 1112 in cape charles. Virginia beach is an independent city located in the hampton roads metropolitan area of virginia on the atlantic ocean at the mouth of the chesapeake bay. Virginia beach has everything for friends or couples seeking out an exciting vacation including local restaurants that serve the freshest seafood straight from the atlantic ocean and chesapeake bay luxurious hotels and resorts for pampered getaways and waterfront activities.
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