Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve — Attraction in Cape Charles

Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve is a stunning and ecologically significant site located on Virginia's Eastern Shore. This preserve protects a variety of important habitats, including pristine sandy beaches, dune systems, and maritime forests. It is an excellent destination for nature enthusiasts and those interested in wildlife observation, as it is home to numerous species of birds and other wildlife.

Visitors to the preserve can enjoy walking along the trails that meander through the diverse landscapes, offering beautiful views and the opportunity to experience the quiet solitude of nature. The preserve is particularly noted for its role in conserving migratory songbird habitats and rare coastal plant communities.

Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve also provides educational opportunities through guided tours and interpretive signs that explain the significance of the natural features and the conservation efforts in place. It's a must-visit for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation of natural environments and the importance of...

Nice for a short visit if you have some time while at Cape Charles. Like someone else said there is a problem with Google Maps do NOT turn on Bayshore Go to next right on Patrick Henry and go past Fuji Film parling lot. There are two boardwalks - one to the left (when facing the sign for the preserve) that is visible - this goes over the marsh and has no other views. The other boardwalk is accessible from the trail that is to the right when facing the sign (the trailhead itself is not marked and can be a little hard to spot). A little way into the trail the boardwalk starts and then leads (on the right) to a beautiful view of the bay. The construction from the industrial area right next to the preserve can be pretty loud and is something of an eyesore; still the view at the...

Restricts beach access in a place where the beach is literally the only attraction. The least they could do is advertise that fact on their sign instead of wasting peoples time. This is; however, the perfect place to take a scenic walk along a poorly constructed bridge adjacent to a Chemical plant (what kind of stupid city government allows such a thing to be constructed on...