The Town of Colonial Beach, VA (CBVA), is a year-round, family-friendly destination–a best kept coastal Virginia secret! It is located at the northern tip of Virginia’s Northern Neck. It is conveniently located 16 miles from the bridge into Maryland, 60 miles from DC, and 70 miles to Richmond. The population of Colonial Beach is 3,542. During the summer months, the population jumps to around 8,000 as folks open their summer homes and vacationers visit from Northern Virginia, Maryland and all over.

Located in the Northern Neck, on a peninsula bounded by the Potomac River and Monroe Bay, CBVA is home to Virginia’s second largest sand beach. The last deepwater port heading south, the Town has over a dozen marinas to serve boaters who arrive via the River or Chesapeake Bay, only 35 nautical miles away. There’s also a public boat ramp, municipal fishing pier, and opportunities for watersport recreation, including swimming, fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking and canoeing.

A range of lodging options are available, such as boutique inns, luxury bed and breakfasts, budget motels, campgrounds/RV parks, and fully equipped vacation rentals. Waterfront dining, gourmet meals, blue crabs, rockfish and oysters are just a few of the culinary specialties you’ll find in Town of Colonial Beach.