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Explore Coastal Virginia

Welcome! Explore Coastal Virginia is a lifestyle website designed to help you discover new and local things to do and see in the region. Whether you are new to the area, a local, or just visiting, Explore CoVA has a little something for everyone.

From the unspoiled shores of the Chesapeake Bay to the thrilling nightlife of our city centers, we’re eager to share our corner of the Commonwealth with friends old and new. Follow our journey as we explore, taste, sip, and play our way through Coastal Virginia!

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Best Local Outdoor Dining

All across Coastal Virginia, local restaurants have opened up their gardens, expanded into the street, and transformed terraces into venues

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August 20, 2021

Virginia Beach Trivia Night

Virginia Beach

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Trivia Night in Virginia Beach

Many restaurants and bars in Virginia Beach offer more than just a good meal or a plentiful pint—they offer trivia night!

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August 19, 2021

Windsor Castle in Smithfield, VA

Smithfield

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Windsor Castle Park

A popular park in Smithfield, Virginia, Windsor Castle Park has hiking, biking, kayaking, history, and more!

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August 16, 2021

Virginia Beach Fishing Pier

Virginia Beach

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Fishing in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach might not have waves, but there’s no shortage of saltwater fishing on the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay.

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August 14, 2021

Costal Virginia Farmers Markets

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Coastal VA Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets are cropping up all around Coastal Virginia. Check out our list of Farmers Markets around Hampton Roads & Tidewater.

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August 11, 2021

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

CoVA

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Our 3 Bridge -Tunnels

Did you know that Coastal Virginia is the only place in the US to have bridge tunnels? Find out why.

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August 11, 2021

virginia beach boardwalk

Virginia Beach

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3 Days in Virginia Beach

If you’re eager to skip past the typical tourist traps and see Neptune City for the magical place it is, give our three day itinerary a try!

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August 9, 2021

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Orange Crush Cocktails

The perfect fresh fruit cocktail for a hot and humid summer day on the beach. But did you know they did not originate in Virginia Beach?

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August 7, 2021

Eastern Shore of Virginia

Eastern Shore

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Camping on the Eastern Shore

If you’re looking to go camping on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, check out these three popular campgrounds.

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August 5, 2021

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