The Nest at Swan Point, Colonial Beach Guidebook
Restaurants
Dockside often has live ‘ music on the weekends. They offer a great spot for hanging out and enjoying a meal as well as delicious Sunday morning brunch fare! Indoor and outdoor seating. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar
1787 Castlewood DrDockside often has live ‘ music on the weekends. They offer a great spot for hanging out and enjoying a meal as well as delicious Sunday morning brunch fare! Indoor and outdoor seating. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
This unique restaurant offers both french and thai cuisine as well as a fresh sushi bar. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Closed Mondays.
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Oomboon
215 Washington AvenueThis unique restaurant offers both french and thai cuisine as well as a fresh sushi bar. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Closed Mondays.
Located on the boardwalk, High Tides offers prime steaks and fresh seafood. Enjoy live music at the Tiki Bar while enjoying shoreline views!
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High Tides On The Potomac
205 Taylor StLocated on the boardwalk, High Tides offers prime steaks and fresh seafood. Enjoy live music at the Tiki Bar while enjoying shoreline views!
This restaurant is a unique event space, restaurant and gaming center situated in Colonial Beach on the banks of the Potomac River. The restaurant serves up seafood and pub fare for their patrons.
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Riverboat on the Potomac
301 Beach TerraceThis restaurant is a unique event space, restaurant and gaming center situated in Colonial Beach on the banks of the Potomac River. The restaurant serves up seafood and pub fare for their patrons.
Breweries & Wineries
Great local brewery with a selection of beers on tap. Closed Tuesdays.
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Colonial Beach Brewing
215 Washington AveGreat local brewery with a selection of beers on tap. Closed Tuesdays.
Self-guided flights and tours are available at this award-winning winery, which is one of the oldest and largest in the state. Open year-round except certain holidays.
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Ingleside Vineyards
5872 Leedstown RdSelf-guided flights and tours are available at this award-winning winery, which is one of the oldest and largest in the state. Open year-round except certain holidays.
Just down the road in Montross is this perfect place to unwind during your getaway! Follow their Facebook account for weekly events, such as karaoke and trivia nights.
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Montross Brewery & Beer Garden
15381 Kings HwyJust down the road in Montross is this perfect place to unwind during your getaway! Follow their Facebook account for weekly events, such as karaoke and trivia nights.
Things to See and Do
Explore the 550 acres of the former Popes Creek Plantation, the American ancestral home of the Washington Family where George Washington was born. In addition, the park also has picnic grounds and a public beach — a great spot for shark’s tooth hunting!
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George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Explore the 550 acres of the former Popes Creek Plantation, the American ancestral home of the Washington Family where George Washington was born. In addition, the park also has picnic grounds and a public beach — a great spot for shark’s tooth hunting!
Head over to the state park for a hike or to enjoy swimming at the beach. Parking/admission to the park is $7 on weekdays and $10 on weekends.
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Iparke yaseWestmoreland State
145 Cliff RoadHead over to the state park for a hike or to enjoy swimming at the beach. Parking/admission to the park is $7 on weekdays and $10 on weekends.
Explore the preserved 18th-century Lee Family home as well as vibrant gardens, natural trails revealing breathtaking river views, and the stories of all who lived within its walls.
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Stratford Hall
483 Great House RdExplore the preserved 18th-century Lee Family home as well as vibrant gardens, natural trails revealing breathtaking river views, and the stories of all who lived within its walls.
For swimming, we recommend checking out the public beaches in the downtown Ferry Landing District, adjacent to the town pier. There, visitors can stroll the Boardwalk, grab a bite at a waterfront restaurant or food truck, ride the swings on the playground, shop for souvenirs, cast a fishing line from the Municipal Pier.
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Colonial Beach Town Pier
Hawthorn StreetFor swimming, we recommend checking out the public beaches in the downtown Ferry Landing District, adjacent to the town pier. There, visitors can stroll the Boardwalk, grab a bite at a waterfront restaurant or food truck, ride the swings on the playground, shop for souvenirs, cast a fishing line from the Municipal Pier.
This is a great spot for some family fun!
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Colonial Beach Games & Soda Fountain
501 Euclid AvenueThis is a great spot for some family fun!
Neighborhoods
Colonial Beach is the second largest public beach in Virginia and is a destination for swimming, boating and casual beachfront dining. The area is rich in history and offers incredible scenery along the Potomac River for artists, birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts to enjoy.
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Colonial Beach
Colonial Beach is the second largest public beach in Virginia and is a destination for swimming, boating and casual beachfront dining. The area is rich in history and offers incredible scenery along the Potomac River for artists, birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts to enjoy.
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Parking in Downtown Colonial Beach
Colonial beach visitors that come for dining or a day at the beach must pay to park. Signage and pay stations are located throughout the downtown area — visitors can pay by the hour or by the day.
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Golf Cart Rentals
If you want to spend the day in downtown Colonial Beach, you can rent a golf cart for your adventure! Three rental companies are conveniently located along Colonial Ave as you enter the downtown area.