What is there to do in Cape Charles?
This is place to relax and get away. The beach and sunsets are awesome. The Chesapeake Bay is usually warm and clear from May to November. The beach is walking distance from the Cape Charles Hotel Historic Inn is a favorite place for couples and families, who can swim and play in the shallow water and the normally calm Chesapeake Bay surf. There are also 2 world class golf courses, great fishing, sailing and kayaking. The Schooner Serenity goes out for 2 hour sunset sails. There is also a circa 1910 antique excursion railroad (Bay Creek Railway) offering one hour and 3 hour dinner trips. Read more on our Activities & Itineraries Page. Keep in mind that Cape Charles is not the place to come if you are interested in shopping or nightlife, however, the Virginia Beach area known as Tidewater is 45 minutes away and has plenty of both. When is the best time of year to visit Cape Charles? We get lots of questions about the best time of year in relation to the weather, water, fishing, seafood,