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Notable beach · Northampton, Virginia

Cherrystone Inlet

Cherrystone Inlet is a beach in Northampton, Virginia.

Cherrystone Inlet: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Cherrystone Inlet

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Cherrystone Inlet — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.29503, -76.01569. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cherrystone Inlet safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Cherrystone Inlet yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Cherrystone Inlet?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Cherrystone Inlet?

    Nearby: Cape Charles Museum (museum, 4 km), Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve (sanctuary, 4 km), Cape Charles Coastal Habitat Natural Area Preserve (sanctuary, 6 km), Cherrystone Bar Light (attraction, 6 km), Kiptopeke State Park (sanctuary, 18 km), Magothy Bay Natural Area Reserve (sanctuary, 21 km).

    Is Cherrystone Inlet worth visiting?

    Cherrystone Inlet is listed as a notable beach in Virginia on Spotwander.