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1. Assateague Island National Seashore ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Breezy Point Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Chesapeake Beach

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4. Kiptopeke State Park

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5. Leesylvania State Park

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6. Matapeake Park and Beach

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7. North Beach

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8. Ocean View Beach Park

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9. Sandy Point State Park

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10. Virginia Beach

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11. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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12. Cape May, New Jersey

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13. Colonial Beach, Virginia

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14. Ocean City, Maryland

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15. Dewey Beach, Delaware

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The beautiful shores of the 200-mile-long Chesapeake Bay offer over 11,000 miles of shoreline, with many sites remaining undeveloped and serving as hidden gem getaways away from the crowds and tourists of other East Coast sites.
  • These beaches and beachfront cities are conveniently located near the nation’s capital and offer family-friendly attractions, public special event programming, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor summer fun.
  • Here are the best beaches to visit near DC.

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