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Photo by Ben Herndon Courtesy of The Nature Conservancy

An Outer Banks Hiking Guide

A Virginia Beach-based hiker’s guide to the wonders of winter treks through some of the most enchanting natural areas on...

Blue cabinet finishes photo by Steven Salazar

Photo Finishes for Cabinets

Thinking about replacing or refurbishing your kitchen cabinets? Here is a local designer’s guide to finish types, colors and combos...

ONE OF MANY While Tara Dower’s record-shattering feat of completing the AT faster than any human before her—2,189 miles in under 41 days—was a singular accomplishment, it took a team of supporters to get her there.

Ultra Runner Tara Dower 

A conversation with Tara Dower, the Virginia Beach-based ultrarunner who recently posted the fastest Appalachian Trail time in history Tara...

Restaurants on the Inlet Rockafeller's Restaurant (picutred above) and Rudee's on the Inlet Restaurant & Cabana Bar are two of the longest participatants of VB's Restaurant Week.

Restaurants Weeks Are Back

VB Restaurant Week celebrates 20 years with great deals, chef-inspired dishes and spirits It’s that most wonderful time of the...

A braised pork shank with a exposed bone on a black plate, beside glasses of beer and water marked "Taste of Smithfield.

A New Taste of Smithfield

Sink your teeth into the ham town Food & History Walking Tour featuring samples with a side of history This...

CoVa turns 25!

Coastal Virginia Magazine Turns 25!

The staff of Coastal Virginia Magazine is thrilled to be celebrating this publication’s 25th anniversary in 2025!  SEE ALSO: Our...

King Neptune bronze statue holding a trident while riding a turtle against a bright blue sky.

25 Most Significant Developments of the Last 25 Years

By Leona Baker  |  With contributions by Beth Hester In honor of the 25th anniversary of this Coastal Virginia Magazine—and...

CoVa Mags Top Lawyers 2025 Winners

2025 Top Lawyers Winners

Coastal Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyers peer-to-peer survey has conducted polls in the legal field to identify the attorneys who exemplify...

Aerial View of Homes and a Community Boat Dock in a Neighborhood in Norfolk Virginia

Know Your Water Rights

Attorney Jim Lang helps individuals and companies navigate legal issues related to waterfront property, pier construction, aquaculture, sea level rise...

A dinner table with red wine, a candle, flowers, and a white bowl of fried calamari over tomato sauce with fresh basil.

Now Serving: New Restaurants to Try

A chef’s vision in Freemason, a Korean food hall, modern delis, elevated Chinese and pizzas with a plus: 14 restaurants...

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