colonial beach.
(just a bit of info about the beach)
Colonial Beach is a town in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States. The population was 3,542 at the 2010 census. Possessing the second-largest beachfront in the state, Colonial Beach was a popular resort town in the early to mid-20th century, before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge made ocean beaches on the Eastern Shore of Maryland more accessible to visitors from Washington, D.C. The family of Alexander Graham Bell maintained a summer home in Colonial Beach, the Bell House, which still stands today. Sloan Wilson, author of The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, retired and died in Colonial Beach. George Washington, the first President of the United States, was born near here at what is now the George Washington Birthplace National Monument. As of 2011, the James Monroe Family Home Site, birthplace of President James Monroe, now has a small monument to him.
History
The town was first settled in 1650 by the great-great grandfather of President James Monroe, as Monrovia.
Colonial Beach emerged as a bathing and fishing resort in the late 19th century known as the Playground on the Potomac. Prior to automobile travel, most visitors arrived by boat from Washington, D.C.
The town was incorporated on 25 February 1892 and there was extensive construction of houses, summer cottages, and hotels. Arguably the most famous of these structures is the Alexander Graham Bell house which still stands on Irving Avenue as the Bell House Bed and Breakfast.
The area was at the center of the Potomac River Oyster Wars between Virginia watermen and the Maryland State Oyster Police that lasted from the late 19th century to the 1960s.
The town began to gradually decline as the automobile made travel to more distant ocean beaches more feasible. However, because gambling was legal in Maryland and the Maryland state line ends at the low-water mark of Virginia's Potomac River shore, from 1949to 1958, Colonial Beach offered slot machines in pier casinos extending into Maryland waters. This temporarily revitalized the town, although it was sometimes called the poor man's Las Vegas.However, the piers burned in the 1960s in a devastating fire and the town continued to decline.
Entrance to the Colonial Beach Municipal Pier
The town is ranked fifth-safest place to live in Virginia by Safewise.
Colonial Beach Las Vegas on the Potomac
Description
Jetski Freestyle Aerial. Summer 2013 Colonial Beach Va
This is raw footage of the freestyle event at Colonial Beach Va I ran across this while I was looking at a bunch of clips I haven't used yet. Right now the river is frozen. I miss the summer here!
VIDEO TOUR - A Shore Thing Waterfront Cottage - Colonial Beach, Virginia
3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms - sleeps 5
A SHORE THING is a freshly renovated 1500 square foot waterfront cottage with three bedrooms and two baths. Located on expansive Mattox Creek, it is only 8 minutes by boat or car to the quaint town of Colonial Beach. Enjoy quiet mornings on the deck overlooking Mattox Creek and the fabulous sunsets in this quiet golf cart community.
With its own pier and covered boat dock, bring your boat or jet ski and your backyard is endless!. Water and electricity are provided for your convenience at the boat dock.
House is beautifully decorated and fully furnished. Both living room and dining area have waterfront views. New master bedroom has a waterfront view with a king-size bed, walk-in closet, and large private bath. Second master bedroom has a king-size bed with a large walk-in closet/dressing room. Third bedroom has one extra-long twin bed.
Privacy fencing encloses the sides only of the back yard (facing water).
Electronics include:
- 46” LED flat screen TV with HD and blue ray DVD (living area)
- 32” flat screen TV with built in DVD player (master bedrooms)
- 22” flat screen smart TV (third bedroom)
- cable TV
- high speed internet and wireless access
- telephone (free long distance)
To inquire about rentals for this property, please contact the owner through the Home Away website. The listing to the property is
To inquire about video production services to produce a promotional video for your property, please contact Bart Young, bartyoung2000atgmail.com (Please remove the at and replace with @ when sending an e-mail.) Or you can contact Bart through YouTube.
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Colonial Beach fishing with the fellas. November 2017
Cat fishing and Stripper/ Rock Fishing out in Colonial Beach/Westmorland Country Virginia with friends and family.
Outdoor World Harbor View at Colonial Beach VA. July 4th
The 4th of July Week at Outdoor World Harbor View, at Colonial Beach, VA
What is it to do in Colonial Beach?
What is it to do in Colonial Beach?
Colonial Beach is a waterfront town in the Northern Neck . Bounded by the Potomac River and Monroe Bay, Colonial Beach is considered to be a river town and a beach town, home to the second-largest beach in the state. Beautiful sunrises, sunsets and river views are observed from the shorelines. Colonial Beach is roughly a little over 1 hrs from DC, midway between Washington and Richmond. Fun fact: its location on the Virginia/Maryland line means if you step one foot into the water, you have left Virginia and are in Maryland.
What is it to do in Colonial Beach?
Formerly referred to as the Playground of the Potomac, CBVA is a golf cart, bicycle and trolley community. Events and live music concerts are held year-round. It is a bird sanctuary, home to 10 marinas, municipal fishing pier, beachfront promenade, public boat launch, riverboat gaming, outdoor recreation and watersports, a thriving arts culture, charming shops and a variety of food and beverage establishments, including gourmet dining, fresh seafood, tiki bar, pirate cove, ethnic cuisine, ice cream parlor and microbrew. Lodging options include cottages and vacation home rentals, condos, bed and breakfasts, boutique hotels, motels, camp sites and now the new Torrey Smith Park.
What is it to do in Colonial Beach?
Colonial Beach VA Tornado June 12 2011
Colonial Beach Charter Boat Jim Green 6_2_19
Conversation with Capt Wes Jackson.
3rd Annual Colonial Beach Bike Fest Promo Video
Don't miss the 3rd Annual Colonial Beach Bike Fest, October 6 - 9, 2016, in beautiful Colonial Beach Virginia.
colonialbeachbikefest.com
Colonial Beach Potomac River festival Carnival 2013
This is the Carnival at the Colonial Beach River Festival. It was windy that day and so the footage is a bit shaky. It looks like a lot of rain from a tropical storm may put a damper on the festivities of the Colonial Beach Potomac River festival this year.
Jet Ski Ride around Monroe Bay in Colonial Beach, VA
Playing with my new camera by taking it for a ride on a jet ski
Recorded with Sony HDR-AS100VR
Colonial Beach
Colonial Beach
SOLD by Marie Lally! Charming Potomac River Waterfront Home! Maryland Waterfront Properties.
This listing has SOLD! marielally.com
Call Marie Lally at 301-748-8698!
Visit beachhaven.marielally.com for more photos and information!
Enjoy unobstructed panoramic Potomac River views that span a full 180 degrees! A roof-top deck and two screened-in porches create beautiful outdoor living spaces that maximize the view, across your beautiful level lot, with about 100 feet of lot frontage!
Take pleasure in the sandy beach at your privately owned pier! Cast a line in the water, from your pier, for your catch of the day or go fishing on the boat you’ll have parked on your 12,000 lb. boat lift! You can enjoy exploring the local area by boat, or pair up with waterskis for some great exercise and fun! Don’t have a boat yet? No problem! Just take a dip and splash around in this amazing beach setting! You will enjoy endless hours of fun no matter what you choose to do! Please do rinse off, in your private outdoor shower, before heading inside your charming beach home!
Completely & thoughtfully renovated - this 1938 cape cod is filled with character and has been updated to a new glory as a charming beach cottage, boasting the best of modern day finishes and amenities while enhancing the home’s original character! This beautiful cottage features a maintenance free exterior with new siding, new roofing, new maintenance free trim and easy landscape! There is a large garage with a loft, offering a great amount of space! Additionally, there is a large free-standing workshop with a rear office! These outbuildings are ideal for the wood-worker, mechanic or hobbyist, or for the mariner who needs to store their boat, jet skis and other toys!
This beach cottage offers a great covered front entry, flanked by spacious screened-in porches! When you open the front door, the bright, cheery interior is striking! Unique ceiling textures, original flooring, fabulous open floor plan and the overall unique style will amaze you! There are lots of windows and french doors that flood the house with light and allow viewing of the fabulous Potomac River waterfront! Opening the french doors adjoins the interior to the exterior which seamlessly expands the living space!
The kitchen is well equipped and will serve you well with stainless steel appliances and cottage white cabinetry! Notice the pretty colored antique glass knobs on the cabinets which harmonize perfectly with the natural, owner collected, sea-glass that runs through the custom counter-tops! This is the perfect kitchen to prepare meals to be enjoyed waterside!
There is also a gorgeous sunroom addition, drenched in light and adorned with water views at evert angle! There is a one-of-a-kind weathered-wood clad wall that mimics driftwood and serves as a backdrop to a cozy fireplace! This is a beautiful room that begs for relaxation!
Prepare yourself for charm as you make your way to the first floor bedrooms and bath! The front bedroom adjoins a private screened-in porch and features amazing water views from every window! What a restful sight! The back bedroom is very pretty, in a warm yellow, with ample space! The back bedroom borders the hall bathroom which is fabulously charming, with a 1941 clawfoot tun, lavatory sink and painted wood plank walls! You will love this adorable bath where the old charm meets new!
Travel upstairs to the master suite, which encompasses the entire second floor! You will love waking up in this lovely space which opens to a rooftop deck with prime views of the Potomac River! Sip your coffee in the morning, a glass of wine in the evening, or vice versa, from this heavenly rooftop setting. Watch the amazing sun sets over the beautiful Potomac River! Enjoy the convenience of a private master bath with beautiful ceramic tile work and a large & lovely vanity! You will love the convenience of a 2nd floor laundry room, too!
Nearly everything about this home has been updated in the recent custom renovation, from plumbing to electric and flooring to drywall, mechanicals to exterior finishes. Quality finishes, fine workmanship and detailed planning make this home very special. Couple this with a location on the banks of the beautiful Potomac River and you have a one in a million dream home!
This fabulous property is located within about 1 hour of Washington DC. Make this home your full-time residence, your retirement home or your weekender! This home is move-in ready and is only in need of someone to love and enjoy the property as the current owners do!
Did I mention low taxes? $2,454 per year! That is about $200 per month!
Don’t miss out on this rare find!
Brokered by O'Brien Realty
66th Annual Potomac River Festival Fireworks. 06/10/2017 -- Colonial Beach, VA
66th Annual Potomac River Festival Fireworks. 06/10/2017 -- Colonial Beach, VA
Colonial Beach Fireman's Parade 2011 Part III
This is part three of five videos of the Fireman's parade at Colonial Beach Virginia during the 60th Annual Potomac River Festival.
A Colonial Christmas
On Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st, 2018, the Smithfield High School Choraliers Ensemble, directed by Paul Putnam, held a candlelit Colonial Christmas Concert at the Historic St. Luke's Church in Smithfield, Virginia. Check out their story, and this amazing example of Project Based Learning!
IWCS Vision:
To create a learning environment that will enable every child to discover his or her unique gifts and talents.
IWCS Mission:
To enhance and expand on each child’s unique gifts and talents to ensure every child is college, career and life ready.
Division Overview
Isle of Wight County Schools provides quality public education to approximately 5,500 students in nine schools (five elementary, two middle schools, and two high schools).
The school division is considered mid-sized for the Commonwealth of Virginia, providing an array of rigorous and diverse programs that few school systems of similar size can match. Yet, the division is small enough to provide an education centered on each child's educations needs and interests.
Collaborative planning and innovative strategies are the hallmark of the division's motto, Tomorrow's Ideas for Today's Students. The division is the recipient of numerous national, regional, and state commendations, including Title I Distinguished Schools, Virginia Index of Performance Awards, National Merit Scholars, Fulbright Foundation Scholars, and many more
Virgina beach in the 1960-1970. To my dad
Places to see in ( St. Augustine - USA )
Places to see in ( St. Augustine - USA )
St. Augustine is a city on the northeast coast of Florida. It lays claim to being the oldest city in the U.S., and is known for its Spanish colonial architecture as well as Atlantic Ocean beaches like sandy St. Augustine Beach and tranquil Crescent Beach. Anastasia State Park is a protected wildlife sanctuary. The Castillo de San Marcos is a 17th-century Spanish stone fortress with views of the St. Augustine Inlet.
St Augustine is a small jewel of a city on the east coast, full of romantic ambiance and old world charm. It is best known for its remarkable historic streets, Spanish style architecture, and panoramic bay. Do take time to wander down St. George street, a promenade of sorts, and enjoy the art galleries, quaint shops, and restaurants.
St. Augustine is best known as the oldest European settlement in the United States. Spanish explorer, Juan Ponce de Leon, claimed the land now known as Florida in the name of Spain on March 27, 1513. Originally the land was named La Florida, which means Land of Flowers. The city was founded by Spanish explorer Pedro Menendez de Aviles in 1565. What makes St Augustine so genuinely endearing is the accessibility of its rich history via countless top-notch museums and the authenticity of its centuries-old architecture, monuments and narrow cobbled lanes. Unlike Florida's numerous historical theme parks, St Augustine is the real deal.
A lot to see in St. Augustine Florida such as :
Avero House
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Fort Mose Historic State Park
Nombre de Dios
Gonzalez-Alvarez House
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
The Spanish Military Hospital Museum
St. Francis Barracks
Colonial Quarter
Ximenez-Fatio House
González-Jones House
Llambias House
Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse
Tolomato Cemetery and Huguenot Cemetery
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
Markland Mansion
The King's Bakery
Ponce de Leon Hotel
Casa Monica Hotel
Hotel Alcazar
Zorayda Castle
Bridge of Lions
Old St. Johns County Jail
Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum located in 1887 mansion of William Worden.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Grace United Methodist Church
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Trinity Church of St. Augustine
Lincolnville Historic District
St. Benedict the Moor School
Anastasia State Park
Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
World Golf Hall of Fame
Great Cross
Alpine Groves Park
Al Wilkie Park
Armstrong Park
Barnes Family Park
Bird Island Park
BMX Track
Boating Club Road Boat Ramp
Butler Park - East
Butler Park - West
Calvin Peete Recreation Complex
Canopy Shores Park
Chase Field
Cornerstone Park
Crescent Beach Park
Cunningham Creek School Park
Davenport Park
Davis Park
Deep Creek Canoe Launch
DeLeon Shores Park
Doug Crane Boat Ramp
Downtown Plazas & Marina
Durbin Creek Canoe Launch
Eddie Vickers Park
Equestrian Center
Events Fields & Swing Park
Flagler Estates Park
Francis Field
Ft. Matanzas Fishing Pier
Fruit Cove School Park
Galimore Community Center & Pool
Gamble Rodgers School Park
Green Road Boat Ramp
( St. Augustine - USA ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting St. Augustine . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in St. Augustine - USA
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Fishing Spots in Virginia Beach Explained
These are GENERAL FISHING REGIONS and areas explained for Virginia Beach. We have been receiving a lot of requests for fishing locations in Virginia Beach so we decided to give you all some information on where are the general fishing areas and what type of fish you can expect to catch, and also with some tips on how to catch those fish!
Haters be warned: We are talking about general fishing areas and public fishing areas. These are not specific GPS coordinates but this is covering the regions/areas of Virginia Beach and it's awesome fisheries. This is information you can find at any tackle shop or article online.
Thank you to all for your support and input on our channel. We do this for ya'll and to help people catch fish. Please hit us up for any questions or tips, or even if you want to go fishing.
We are Jeff and Kristi Anderson and we are 1fish2fish
You should probably stop reading this and get out there and catch fish.