Guidebook for Cape Charles
Food Scene
They feature fresh, locally caught seafood among a wide variety of other locally sourced items to provide a fun and unique dining experience for their customers. You can dine inside their dining room, at the bar or on their covered deck and enjoy some of our creative dishes, tasty libations, live music and a little cornhole. All while sitting on the water and catching a great sunset!
757-695-3853
65 locals recommend
The Shanty
33 Marina RdThey feature fresh, locally caught seafood among a wide variety of other locally sourced items to provide a fun and unique dining experience for their customers. You can dine inside their dining room, at the bar or on their covered deck and enjoy some of our creative dishes, tasty libations, live music and a little cornhole. All while sitting on the water and catching a great sunset!
757-695-3853
Offers daily blue plate specials as well as a full service pharmacy with an extensive gift department that includes unique offerings from Eastern Shore artists.
757-331-1212
16 locals recommend
Rayfield's Pharmacy
2 Fig StOffers daily blue plate specials as well as a full service pharmacy with an extensive gift department that includes unique offerings from Eastern Shore artists.
757-331-1212
Located in a 106-year old former bank building. They are open year round, 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, serving local seafood, steaks, pasta and great sandwiches. They have 12 craft beers on tap and a full service bar in a beautiful setting for your enjoyment.
757-331-3222
47 locals recommend
Kelly's Gingernut Pub
133 Mason AveLocated in a 106-year old former bank building. They are open year round, 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, serving local seafood, steaks, pasta and great sandwiches. They have 12 craft beers on tap and a full service bar in a beautiful setting for your enjoyment.
757-331-3222
A fabulous Viennese-inspired coffee house in a beautifully restored 1910 haberdashery. Delicious breakfast and lunch daily from 8 am to 3 pm. Coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, and specialty coffee drinks with house-baked pastries, cakes, muffins and scones available until 5 pm.
757-331-1880
25 locals recommend
Cape Charles Coffee House
241 Mason AveA fabulous Viennese-inspired coffee house in a beautifully restored 1910 haberdashery. Delicious breakfast and lunch daily from 8 am to 3 pm. Coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, and specialty coffee drinks with house-baked pastries, cakes, muffins and scones available until 5 pm.
757-331-1880
Great food and rustic atmosphere is perfect for a casual and delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. From house-made soups and fresh salads and sandwiches, to great steak and fresh-caught local seafood, our extensive menu offers excellent food for all tastes.
757-331-8630
11 locals recommend
Coach House Tavern
1 Clubhouse WayGreat food and rustic atmosphere is perfect for a casual and delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. From house-made soups and fresh salads and sandwiches, to great steak and fresh-caught local seafood, our extensive menu offers excellent food for all tastes.
757-331-8630
Brown Dog Ice Cream
203 Mason AveDeadrise Pies
425 Mason AveTim's Place
8 Peach StreetHook U Up Gourmet
1011 Bayshore RdAmbrogia
321 Mason AveCoastal Baking Co.
555 Mason AveThe Bakery on Mason
236 Mason AvePEACH BEACH Shave Ice Shack
15 Peach StDacha Tea House
439 Mason AvenueGerry's Ristorante
22115 Lankford HwyThe Almeta
235 Mason AvenueCowlick's Creamery
228 Mason AveShopping
Drizzles is a place where you can come and find new things to taste. They are a tasting store and all of our items can be tasted on site. They have gifts, olives, olive oils, single bean coffee, salts from all over the world, peppers from India and much, much more. Come in and learn something new or just relax in a great atmosphere.
321-747-3042
Drizzles llc
16 Strawberry StreetDrizzles is a place where you can come and find new things to taste. They are a tasting store and all of our items can be tasted on site. They have gifts, olives, olive oils, single bean coffee, salts from all over the world, peppers from India and much, much more. Come in and learn something new or just relax in a great atmosphere.
321-747-3042
A friendly place to shop for wines, craft beers, gourmet and gluten free foods, cheese, gifts and housewares. Local artisan products include bread, chocolate, coffee, ice cream, and wine. Wine tastings on Fridays 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm and Saturdays 2 pm to 6 pm. A little something for everyone!
757-331-1500
15 locals recommend
Gull Hummock Gourmet Market
115 Mason AveA friendly place to shop for wines, craft beers, gourmet and gluten free foods, cheese, gifts and housewares. Local artisan products include bread, chocolate, coffee, ice cream, and wine. Wine tastings on Fridays 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm and Saturdays 2 pm to 6 pm. A little something for everyone!
757-331-1500
Visit the Moonrise Jewelry Showroom & Studio and see why Meryl Streep and SPANX® Founder Sara Blakely love this locals’ favorite! Signature designs feature Real Orchid Blossoms, “Reel” Fish Leather, and Coastal-Inspired Artistry handcrafted in Cape Charles. They offer custom design, alterations to suit your style, and bridal discounts
757-678-0055
10 locals recommend
Moonrise Jewelry
325 Mason AveVisit the Moonrise Jewelry Showroom & Studio and see why Meryl Streep and SPANX® Founder Sara Blakely love this locals’ favorite! Signature designs feature Real Orchid Blossoms, “Reel” Fish Leather, and Coastal-Inspired Artistry handcrafted in Cape Charles. They offer custom design, alterations to suit your style, and bridal discounts
757-678-0055
Periwinkles is a unique consignment boutique on Strawberry Street. They offer upscale clothing, accessories, and home décor in an eclectic boutique environment.
757-678-2481
Periwinkles Consignment Boutique
215 Mason AvePeriwinkles is a unique consignment boutique on Strawberry Street. They offer upscale clothing, accessories, and home décor in an eclectic boutique environment.
757-678-2481
Bad Girlz offers great prices on unique and wonderful items, many of which are one of a kind. They carry an eclectic array of women’s apparel, jewelry and accessories. They also stock irreverent magnets, greeting cards, cocktail napkins, beachy gifts, nautical knick-knacks and much more!
757-331-2293
Bad Girlz Collectives
233 Mason AveBad Girlz offers great prices on unique and wonderful items, many of which are one of a kind. They carry an eclectic array of women’s apparel, jewelry and accessories. They also stock irreverent magnets, greeting cards, cocktail napkins, beachy gifts, nautical knick-knacks and much more!
757-331-2293
Bailey’s Bait & Tackle is your source for Eastern Shore fishing tackle, bait and equipment. They specialize in surf and inshore fishing and carry a wide selection of rods, reels, lures and tackle for local fishing needs. They also carry live and frozen bait.
757-331-1982
Bailey's Bait & Tackle
327 Mason AveBailey’s Bait & Tackle is your source for Eastern Shore fishing tackle, bait and equipment. They specialize in surf and inshore fishing and carry a wide selection of rods, reels, lures and tackle for local fishing needs. They also carry live and frozen bait.
757-331-1982
They have a fun and eclectic mix of unique merchandise. Expect to hear fellow guests laughing at the more humorous items, accentuated by the occasional exclamation “I’ve never seen anything like this!”
757-331-2424
6 locals recommend
The Boardwalk
316 Mason AveThey have a fun and eclectic mix of unique merchandise. Expect to hear fellow guests laughing at the more humorous items, accentuated by the occasional exclamation “I’ve never seen anything like this!”
757-331-2424
Handmade sea glass and sterling jewelry, beautiful objects by juried members of the Artisans' Guild of the Eastern Shore, mosaics and so much more! If you're visiting Cape Charles, on Virginia's Eastern Shore, and you're looking for high quality, locally made treasures, don't miss this shop.
757-331-1095
Destination 23310
307 Mason AveHandmade sea glass and sterling jewelry, beautiful objects by juried members of the Artisans' Guild of the Eastern Shore, mosaics and so much more! If you're visiting Cape Charles, on Virginia's Eastern Shore, and you're looking for high quality, locally made treasures, don't miss this shop.
757-331-1095
Love Letters
213 Mason AveChuckletown
237 Mason AveCape Charles Beachglass and Stories
300 Mason AvePeach Street Books
401 Mason AveK-Coast Surf Shop
211 Mason AveVoiajer
234 Mason AveGetting Around
They offer 2,4,6 and 8 passenger Club Car golf carts. They have a wide array of themed golf carts so that you can tour beautiful Cape Charles in style. They have carts that have folding rear seats to accommodate just about anything that you will need to carry. They also have carts with enclosed rear seats (to keep the young one’s safe. All of their carts have seat belts and are registered/inspected for use on the streets of downtown Cape Charles.
757-999-2278
16 locals recommend
Eastern Shore Custom Carts
713 Randolph AveThey offer 2,4,6 and 8 passenger Club Car golf carts. They have a wide array of themed golf carts so that you can tour beautiful Cape Charles in style. They have carts that have folding rear seats to accommodate just about anything that you will need to carry. They also have carts with enclosed rear seats (to keep the young one’s safe. All of their carts have seat belts and are registered/inspected for use on the streets of downtown Cape Charles.
757-999-2278
SouthEast Expeditions 2011
6631 Maddox BoulevardCC Ryder Rentals
415 Mason AveEssentials
Food Lion
22485 Lankford Hwy757.331.1422 from 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. (across from Watson’s Hardware Store), office takes walk-ins.
31 locals recommend
Cape Charles Distillery
222 Mason Ave757.331.1422 from 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. (across from Watson’s Hardware Store), office takes walk-ins.
Bayview Community Health Center
22214 S Bayside RdEntertainment & Activities
Bay Creek’s award winning golf resort is the first in the United States to feature Signature® courses from two of the top names in golf—Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Golf Digest named both our courses among the best in the country, while Golf World ranked Bay Creek 12th among top golf resorts in America.
757-331-8620
Bay Creek Resort & Club Sales Office
3335 Stone RoadBay Creek’s award winning golf resort is the first in the United States to feature Signature® courses from two of the top names in golf—Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Golf Digest named both our courses among the best in the country, while Golf World ranked Bay Creek 12th among top golf resorts in America.
757-331-8620
Virginia's Eastern Shore fishing at its best! Visit the barrier islands for a quiet day of sun without the crowd. They provide fishing charters, island destination, dolphin trips or sunset cruises.
717-572-7589
7 locals recommend
Cape Charles Fishing Adventure
21212 Stoakley CtVirginia's Eastern Shore fishing at its best! Visit the barrier islands for a quiet day of sun without the crowd. They provide fishing charters, island destination, dolphin trips or sunset cruises.
717-572-7589
Blast back to horsepower of the past at Pfeiffer Riding Stables. Take a relaxing, guided trail ride on our 150-acre waterfront farm or visit with our farm animals such as Father Abraham (donkey), Bacon Bit (pot belly pig), or Red Rocket and Shiloh (miniature horses). Their wooded trails offer multiple views of King's Creek and you will often see wildlife including deer, fox and a variety of waterfowl in this peaceful setting. Trail rides are offered year-round, weather permitting, and appointments are recommended.
757-331-0828
6 locals recommend
Pfeiffer Riding Stables
8061 Bayside RdBlast back to horsepower of the past at Pfeiffer Riding Stables. Take a relaxing, guided trail ride on our 150-acre waterfront farm or visit with our farm animals such as Father Abraham (donkey), Bacon Bit (pot belly pig), or Red Rocket and Shiloh (miniature horses). Their wooded trails offer multiple views of King's Creek and you will often see wildlife including deer, fox and a variety of waterfowl in this peaceful setting. Trail rides are offered year-round, weather permitting, and appointments are recommended.
757-331-0828
Poseidon Watersports Jet Ski Rental
11 T-1108Arts & Culture
The art deco Historic Palace Theatre was designed by German architect Alfred Lublin and built in 1942. It features front doors with original porthole glass, a white structural glass facade and a curved glass ticket booth window. The interior is highlighted by a stepped plaster ceiling with indirect neon lighting, terrazzo floors, red velvet seats and hand painted murals.
757-331-2787
6 locals recommend
Historic Palace Theatre
305 Mason AveThe art deco Historic Palace Theatre was designed by German architect Alfred Lublin and built in 1942. It features front doors with original porthole glass, a white structural glass facade and a curved glass ticket booth window. The interior is highlighted by a stepped plaster ceiling with indirect neon lighting, terrazzo floors, red velvet seats and hand painted murals.
757-331-2787
The Cape Charles Memorial Library, the oldest library on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, is located in the historic town of Cape Charles on the corner of Mason Avenue and Pine Street. We are also the first memorial library in Virginia. The library was dedicated on May 27, 1927 to the men who gave their lives in World War I.
757-331-1300
31 locals recommend
Cape Charles Distillery
222 Mason AveThe Cape Charles Memorial Library, the oldest library on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, is located in the historic town of Cape Charles on the corner of Mason Avenue and Pine Street. We are also the first memorial library in Virginia. The library was dedicated on May 27, 1927 to the men who gave their lives in World War I.
757-331-1300
Discover a selection of fine jewelry, rare gemstones, artwork, unique Virginia-made pottery as well as photography and gifts at Willows Artisans. They feature original artwork by local artist Thelma Jarvis Peterson. You will also find Kameleon Jewelry®, Virginia candles, tote bags, lotions, colorful pillows and more.
855-274-7534
Willows Artisans LLC
Discover a selection of fine jewelry, rare gemstones, artwork, unique Virginia-made pottery as well as photography and gifts at Willows Artisans. They feature original artwork by local artist Thelma Jarvis Peterson. You will also find Kameleon Jewelry®, Virginia candles, tote bags, lotions, colorful pillows and more.
855-274-7534
Lemon Tree Gallery and Studio
301 Mason AveParks & Nature
On Virginia's beautiful Eastern Shore, explored by Capt. John Smith in 1608, Kiptopeke offers recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay. It's also a great place to explore unique migratory bird habitat along the Atlantic flyway. Guests also enjoy the park's boat ramp, lighted fishing pier, picnic areas, 5.1 miles of hiking and biking trails, playground, and swimming beach.
757-331-2267
49 locals recommend
Kiptopeke State Park
3540 Kiptopeke DrOn Virginia's beautiful Eastern Shore, explored by Capt. John Smith in 1608, Kiptopeke offers recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay. It's also a great place to explore unique migratory bird habitat along the Atlantic flyway. Guests also enjoy the park's boat ramp, lighted fishing pier, picnic areas, 5.1 miles of hiking and biking trails, playground, and swimming beach.
757-331-2267
Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
Cape Charles Beachfront
4 Bay AveEastern Shore Of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
32205 Seaside RdCape Charles Natural Area Preserve
Savage Neck Dunes State Natural Area Preserve
2186 Savage Neck Rd