To help you choose the right locale for your sandy getaway, U.S. News considered factors like unique attractions, beach quality and overall accessibility to bring you the best beaches in Virginia.

In addition to surf and sand, the beach has historical attractions, as well as seafood restaurants nearby. Among Virginia’s ...

The best public beaches near D.C., Maryland and Virginia have soft sand ... Get ready to vacuum the sand out of your car! Just a 2.5-hour drive from Washington D.C., Assateague Island is a ...

The Norfolk and Virginia Beach health departments issued swimming advisories for five beaches in Ocean View and five more stretches of beach along the Chesapeake Bay and Oceanfront. Swimming and ...

By Ali Watkins The authorities closed beaches in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware to swimmers on Sunday after medical waste — including used hypodermic needles and used feminine hygiene products ...