EXPLORE
As an Advancing Virginia Main Street program, Downtown Colonial Beach is committed to nurturing a vibrant, walkable waterfront district where thoughtful design enhances our historic charm, natural beauty, and distinct coastal identity.
Our Designated Main Street district borders the Potomac River, beautiful beach and expansive Boardwalk, then rolls north and west encompassing a diverse array of restaurants, charming boutiques and shops, art galleries, cozy inns, a brewery, coffee shops, and wide range of services. That's why we proudly boast that Downtown Colonial Beach is preserving the past and charting the future. Come visit...you'll want to stay!
Make Colonial Beach your business home. Located in the southernmost portion of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) -- we're outside the bustle, but have all the needed connectivity and access to support your business or entrepreneurial enterprise. Our charming community is just a stone's throw from Fredericksburg to the west and Richmond to the south, and it provides a low cost of living with a high quality of life. Nearby Naval Support Facility Dahlgren serves the US military, encouraging tech transfer opportunities and making Colonial Beach an appealing location for science/innovation-based endeavors. If you're looking to relocate or start your own business, choose Colonial Beach and our Advancing Main Street District.
We're in the process of building a wayfinding system that will help you navigate our lovely downtown.
In the meantime here is inforation about our wonderful and exciting NEARBY attractions. Watch this space!
Preservation-based economic development in action!
These images were created by noted graphic design and historic preservation expert -- and Colonial Beach resident -- Jackie Steward to illustrate how our Main Street work can manifest an attractive, pedestrian-friendly, people-centric downtown district while maintaining our authenticity and unique character. Learn more about this effort here.