This is a very nice and well-maintained fishing pier. It snakes out for quite a while and gives…read moreyou a gorgeous view of the beach and inlet. It's located at the end of the Main Street in town where there is plenty of street parking along both sides of the street and where there are public restrooms and a cute "LOVE"-themed photo op. We always walk down here and enjoy walking to the end where there is a covered gazebo with some seating if you want to sit and enjoy the water for a while with shade.

Full disclosure: I didn't fish here, but while in Cape Charles, I enjoyed driving the golf cart up…read morehere and taking in the views. The fishing pier is located at the end Randolph Street of the small downtown. It has a well-groomed walking path to the pier, a few picnic tables and a very sweet Little Free Library. The walking path is like a wooden deck but has sand on it, so don't wear your favorite shoes. The grounds are clean and offer a quaint view of the Bay. Coming from Cleveland, it took me by surprise to see water with no waves. Apparently this part of the Bay is waveless. It was so nice to see families staked out on the pier trying to catch local fish. Worth a stop if you're cruising around Cape Charles or taking a walk!

Nice small trail not much parking but enjoyable good view of the woods saw a deer squirrel lots of…read morewildlife very nice secluded little noisy from the factory next-door but overall pretty nice

Round up to 3.5 stars If you have to cross the CBBT like us…read moreand pay the hefty toll, I would tack on other places to check out while in Cape Charles. It's not an extensive area as I had thought with lots of access. I would say it would take 30 minutes to explore the area. Maybe 45 minutes to an hour if you just want to sit for a while and look at the overlooks from the boardwalk of the bay. The boardwalk to the right dead ends to the beach, and then if you back track there is another boardwalk that leads to another dead end that overlooks the woods with a partial view of the water. The trails to the right are shaded. But the ones to the left are more open but still surrounded by trees. There are three access points via the boardwalk on the left of the sign. If you have a wheelchair or knee scooter or stroller it may be better to access the boardwalk right in front of the Fuji film building since it's paved from the street. However the access point to the left from the park sign has a dirt path before you reach the boardwalk. All the boardwalks to the left do not connect directly to one another. One has to go to another dirt path to reach the other parts. Bring bug spray. The lot is small. There are two places where you can park. One is in front of the sign that can hold two cars and then adjacent to that a spot that can hold another two cars. It's a nice quiet tucked away area to take a short walk. We went across the street to see if there was more to it. We didn't think the area across the street is part of it, so we didn't head that way. It didn't seem to be a part of it? Not sure. Definitely don't go to the end of the street. We thought for sure it was part of the preserve, but there was a sign that was clearly marked PRIVATE PROPERTY no trespassing, so we turned around. We didn't see much wildlife at the preserve, except a ghost crab on the beach and one squirrel. Unfortunately, we ended up seeing a deceased fawn. :-( It looked like it had just recently passed away and was still intact.

Small park with sports fields and disc golf. No water views here. There is an office with a…read morebathroom that can be used when they are open. Other hours, one must use the port-a-potties.

Hanging out on this beach in October made me feel like I'd somehow stolen a secret summer. The…read moreweather was lovely, the sand was perfect, and the water was balmy. I refuse to comment on whether or not I ignore warning signs. ps. Sunset here is lovely too!

If you go to the waterfront of Cape Charles, but you've neglected to bring your swimsuit, just kick…read moreoff your shoes on the clean white sand, roll up your pants, and wade out about 100 feet. The slope of the beach is very gradual, the water temp in mid-October was fabulous, and there was only the occasional dog walker. Some big rocks are good to lay on, if you are the type to ignore warning signs (you know who you are!)

It's a strange thing to try to put a Yelp rating to, because this is a small park. When they say…read moreonly eight parking spots and nowhere else in the area to park or access the trails, they mean it. And when you hit the beach, you'll struggle to walk far in either direction amongst the driftwood. It was maybe a little over an hour visit for me, and maybe you could push it a little more if you did all the side trails. But I guess the thing for me is that I don't really have any desire to see them do anything different with the space. While much of the shoreline is developed or inaccessible, this area offers a fascinating variety of landscapes. The flora shift dramatically and suddenly, and you don't need signage to tell you where one zone ends and another begins. The diversion off of the main highway is not a huge one, and it is an interesting and worthwhile site.

Full disclosure. We weren't able to fully experience this area because sunset was already…read morehappening. If coming from downtown Cape Charles, the parking lot will be on your right. Look for the kiosk sign, it's a small dirt parking lot. It's easy to miss if you don't pay attention. The lot is said to house 8 cars. Trails are not paved and consist of a mixture of dirt, root laden and sand terrain. There is a small boardwalk to cross on one of the trails that leads to beach access that veers to the right. The trail that leads to the right is roughly Half a mile to slightly a 3/4 mile to the beach. I recommend wearing shoes and not flip flops. I did have shoes on. The starting trails have plenty of shade. We only took one of the three trails due to limited time and it was dark by the time we made it back. They do close the gate by sunset. I happened to be too busy looking at my phone on the way back and actually walked right into the gate. If you do go to catch the sunset, make sure you give yourself at least 10-15 minutes to get back or else you will be stuck using your cellphone flashlight to find your way back or maybe bring a headlight just in case. Also, I didn't have cellphone service, so make sure if you visit in the evening, that you let people know of your whereabouts, prior to heading out in case of an emergency. On the website they say there are no bathrooms, but I happened to see a port a potty on one part of the trail. It looks like a nice place to take walks and explore. I would like to go back and check out the other trails.

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Scenic Overlook is located on the southbound side of the…read moreChesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT) looking towards the west. The area is called Wise Point. While construction is ongoing at the CBBT, this is the only public stopping point available when traveling the CBBT. There are several emergency stopping areas along the way, but they are only for emergencies. I will note that they have a good police presence. Don't go speeding along this stretch. Take in the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay instead by obeying the speed limits. As of the time of posting this review, I am awaiting the update to show that this is the scenic overview. My most recent visit here was on May 16, 2026. This is separate from the overall Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel system listing. They are located at the northern end of the Chesapeake Bay, just north of Fisherman's Island. It is about one mile south of the toll booth when heading southbound and about a mile to the Eastern Shore Welcome Center when heading northbound. This is more than just a scenic overlook. There is some historical and area information signs at this scenic overlook too. Getting into the CBBT Scenic Overlook can be done from either direction. Southbound traffic can turn right into it, and northbound traffic can turn left into it. When you exit, you can choose either direction when you are done, but I'd bet you'd continue on the direction you were traveling when you came in. The observation area for parking and such is pretty expansive. I'm sure it can get busy at peak times, but I didn't experience that. Because the area is pretty expansive, you can see great views of the Chesapeake Bay and the CBBT. The observation area also has several binocular viewers to get close up looks through it. The cost is only a quarter. The overlook is also part of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. On the northern side of the scenic overlook/observation area, there is a sign on the wall about the Chesapeake Bay Watershed as being the largest watershed in North America, along with some other nice facts about it. This sign is from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. On the southern side of the scenic overlook/observation area, there are a few informational signs. The informational sign for Fisherman's Island is no longer readable and really needs to be replaced. The Terrapins sign has information about those turtles and how to protect them. Under state law, it is illegal to collect them. Be careful when driving on US 13 to avoid hitting them if at all possible too. I wasn't here during sunrise or sunset, but I bet they would have some great views over the Chesapeake Bay. On this visit, I still got some great views during the afternoon hours. It was a clear and sunny day. The waves were minimal, but you could hear them roll up onto the shore. There is a bit of a beach when looking over the wall, but it's not a beach area open to the public. While looking at various directions, each had their own unique view. When I was looking towards the northwest, you may see what looks like ships (it may be easier to see when using the binocular viewers). Those are relics of the past when it was still a ferry system and the ferry ended at that spot which is now part of Kiptopeke State Park. Looking to the southwest, I saw large black sticks of sorts sticking out from the water. I found out later they are actually used for fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. You can also see a good stretch of the CBBT when looking to the southwest as well. Overall, this is an excellent place to stop at when traveling along the CBBT. Whether you're just getting started on the CBBT or coming to the end, this area is worth stopping at to take a break and see the natural beauty we have around us. I think your only regret will be if you don't stop in at this observation area and scenic overlook.

I don't know how this place isn't always packed whenever we go but this is a spot that my family…read moremust go to each year when we visit Cape Charles. It's the perfect little minigolf owned by a local husband and wife that love playing the course as much as you do (check out the leaderboard!). They have fun little prizes for hole-in-ones with discounts to their shop and other local businesses and it's a hop-skip away from Cape Charles Brewery so you can enjoy some 19th hole festivities. They also have a really wonderful weather policy if you ask them about it and you get rained out!

Nice small mini golf course. Unfortunately there's literally no shade on the course so it was just…read moretoo hot and my 4 year old just wasn't having it so a short lived game. Overall seems like a decent family Activity if your in the area

The wildlife refuge near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel did not seem to offer a ton of access to…read morebeachy areas, instead containing a visitor center and some trails through reasonably pleasant forest. Stopping in at the visitor center got me a lot of welcomes, including from a retired physician with a biology background (this sounds like a nice way to spend one's retirement). Among other things, I was informed that the island which the bridge runs through is only open for tours a few weeks a year, and I received information on how to pursue those tours, which I might follow through on. Otherwise, I refilled my water bottles and got in a nice little walk.

Worthy of a stop in my book, but don't go out of your way if not passing by. There are two parts…read more The Eastern Shore Visitors Center which has its own listing and the grounds. I would recommend doing both and have enjoyed for years. The location is just a few miles from the Bay Bridge with good signage. If you plan on doing both park at the visitors center there is a grassy path to the refuge. It's approximately a mile walk. If refuge only drive past the VC and hang a right to a small lot. The entrance is under a WW II concrete bunker with a surprise upon passing through. A powerful gun originally mounted in the rear turret of the Missouri. A cool side note. The USS Missouri was the site of the 1945 Japanese surrender ceremony. The 16 inch 50 caliber gun saw extensive action in both WW II and in the Korean War. The weapon was placed inside the refuge in 2013 to represent the original that sat in the very same bunker. The 2,100 pound round could fire at a distance of 21 miles across the bay and then some. On top of the bunker is an over look and worth the climb. Stairs are located on the side and are in great shape. Unfortunately it's not the best Kodak moment with a lot of over growth that needs cleared. If you bring a selfie stick or foot ladder that's best to elevate. There is not a large trail network which is a limiting factor. However, the refugee itself is hundreds of acres all Federally protected. Along the trail to a second overlook is a small cemetery which is nothing of interest. The second overlook located just mInutes from the bunker is the ideal photo op location. It's green, it's marshy and it's expansive. So snap away. For lovers of birds you will see water fowl. I'm a bit surprised that the refuge has so few reviews with a lot of traffic that passes by nearby Highway 13. If time permits go for it. Both the ES Wildlife Refuge and Visitors Center and can be done in less than two hours easy.