Colonial Beach Recommendations
Drinks & Dining
The food at Oomboon is fantastic, and presented beautifully, equal to what one would expect in a high end restaurant in a major city! The Filet Mignon and Crabcakes are exceptional!
9 locals recommend
Oomboon
215 Washington AvenueThe food at Oomboon is fantastic, and presented beautifully, equal to what one would expect in a high end restaurant in a major city! The Filet Mignon and Crabcakes are exceptional!
Open only for breakfast and lunch, you'll find yourselves often waiting in line to get into this little restaurant that serves up some really, really good home cooking!
7 locals recommend
Lenny's Restaurant
301 Colonial AveOpen only for breakfast and lunch, you'll find yourselves often waiting in line to get into this little restaurant that serves up some really, really good home cooking!
Just a few miles outside of the town of Colonial Beach, you'll find this quaint winery/vineyard that hosts an inviting outdoor courtyard to enjoy your favorite wine selections. Live music and food trucks are often on-site. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks for wine pairing! Call ahead for more events information.
41 locals recommend
Ingleside Vineyards
5872 Leedstown RdJust a few miles outside of the town of Colonial Beach, you'll find this quaint winery/vineyard that hosts an inviting outdoor courtyard to enjoy your favorite wine selections. Live music and food trucks are often on-site. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks for wine pairing! Call ahead for more events information.
Located at the end of Irving Avenue and "The Point" in Colonial Beach, this popular local bar/restaurant is a favorite with both locals and tourists. Live music and drink specials are often on tap!
47 locals recommend
Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar
1787 Castlewood DrLocated at the end of Irving Avenue and "The Point" in Colonial Beach, this popular local bar/restaurant is a favorite with both locals and tourists. Live music and drink specials are often on tap!
Sightseeing
This state park is just 20 minutes from the cottage and offers an expansive public beach area with picnic and grilling areas. There is a public pool (closed for COVID in 2021) that is located at the water's edge. Westmoreland is a great state park that is great for fossil hunting along the river.
68 locals recommend
Westmoreland State Park
145 Cliff RoadThis state park is just 20 minutes from the cottage and offers an expansive public beach area with picnic and grilling areas. There is a public pool (closed for COVID in 2021) that is located at the water's edge. Westmoreland is a great state park that is great for fossil hunting along the river.
Often overlooked, this interactive and informative park is the site of George Washington's birthplace. The visitor center and local grounds are worth the visit!
56 locals recommend
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Often overlooked, this interactive and informative park is the site of George Washington's birthplace. The visitor center and local grounds are worth the visit!
Stratford Hall offers guided tours inside the historic 18th century building that served as a home for two signers of the Declaration of Independence and General Robert E. Lee.
39 locals recommend
Stratford Hall
483 Great House RdStratford Hall offers guided tours inside the historic 18th century building that served as a home for two signers of the Declaration of Independence and General Robert E. Lee.
Golf Carts can be rented at Custom Cartz or at TNT Golf Carts (540.280.7009) both located off Colonial Avenue. (Drivers must hold a valid driver's license. Drive respectfully and obey all traffic and safety rules!)
7 locals recommend
Custom Cartz Colonial Beach
614 Colonial AveGolf Carts can be rented at Custom Cartz or at TNT Golf Carts (540.280.7009) both located off Colonial Avenue. (Drivers must hold a valid driver's license. Drive respectfully and obey all traffic and safety rules!)
Kayaks and tours can be rented at Colonial Beach Yacht Center
804.224.7230
9 locals recommend
Colonial Beach Yacht Center
1787 Castlewood DrKayaks and tours can be rented at Colonial Beach Yacht Center
804.224.7230
Food scene
This fun open-air brewery is located in town on Monroe Bay and offers local beers, wines, and sodas. They offer a limited selection of entree's and appetizers. If you plan your visit accordingly, you will catch some amazing sunset views over the water!
8 locals recommend
Ice House Brewery & Kitchen
119 Monroe Bay AvenueThis fun open-air brewery is located in town on Monroe Bay and offers local beers, wines, and sodas. They offer a limited selection of entree's and appetizers. If you plan your visit accordingly, you will catch some amazing sunset views over the water!
City/town information
Just 45 minutes from Colonial Beach, Fredericksburg is a historic city with roots that predate the Civil War. Enjoy strolling through shops, antique stores, historic sites (George Washington slept everywhere!) and other Civil War landmarks. Fredericksburg also has lot's of great restaurants and bars.
85 locals recommend
Fredericksburg
Just 45 minutes from Colonial Beach, Fredericksburg is a historic city with roots that predate the Civil War. Enjoy strolling through shops, antique stores, historic sites (George Washington slept everywhere!) and other Civil War landmarks. Fredericksburg also has lot's of great restaurants and bars.