| State | City | Beach Name (Distance from DC) | Description | Official Website | Local Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Maryland |
Calvert County
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Breezy Point Beach (~40 mi)
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Campground, picnic areas, fishing pier, and fossil hunting along Chesapeake Bay.
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Camping, shark tooth fossil finds, family-friendly atmosphere.
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Delaware |
Lewes |
Cape Henlopen State Park (135 mi)
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Surfing, hiking, WWII observation tower, bike trails, and fishing pier.
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Fort Miles Museum, historic tower, Refuge lighthouse.
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Delaware |
Rehoboth Beach
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Rehoboth Beach (128 mi)
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Vibrant boardwalk, Funland amusement park, family-friendly, tax-free shopping.
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Boardwalk, arcade, art galleries, family amusements.
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Delaware |
Dewey Beach
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Dewey Beach (130 mi)
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Live music, watersports, active bar scene, pet-friendly beach areas.
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Nightlife, concerts, paddleboarding, skimboarding.
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Delaware |
Fenwick Island
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Fenwick Island (130 mi)
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Quiet, relaxed beach town with waterpark and shipwreck museum.
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Thunder Lagoon Waterpark, DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum.
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Virginia |
Chincoteague Island
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Chincoteague (170 mi)
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Home of wild ponies, adjacent to Assateague Island, lighthouse, and hiking trails.
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Wildlife tours, Assateague Lighthouse, bike rentals, annual Pony Swim.
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