26. Virginia: First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach
Located exactly where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, First Landing marks the historic site where the Jamestown colonists first arrived in 1607. The beach here offers much calmer, shallower, and warmer waters than the nearby oceanfront, making it incredibly popular for families with young children. The sandy shores are beautifully framed by quiet dunes and maritime forests dripping with Spanish moss. It serves as a peaceful, nature-focused alternative to the bustling main boardwalk strip of Virginia Beach.
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