Issue: January / February 2026

Jason Borte, author of the coffee table book Virginia is for Surfers, works as director of coaching at Atlantic Park Surf, Virginia Beach’s new wave park.

Stoked on Virginia Beach

Local Surf Legend Jason Borte Celebrates Virginia Beach Surf Community in New Book Virginia is for Surfers By Chelsea Sherman...

12 Ways toBe Well in 2026

By Cara Cullen Why Wellness Isn’t a Resolution—It’s a Rhythm January arrives with familiar energy—fresh planners, bold resolutions, and the...

Pruning roses for winter, landscape design, a gardener pruning roses with pruning shears, professional garden care

A Fresh Cut for a Flourishing Garden

From hydrangeas to hollies, knowing what—and when—to prune can make all the difference. Local experts share how to snip your...

A forest with ancient giant redwood trees in Redwood National Park in northern California.

A Fresh Startfor Ferns

Don’t overlook your evergreen ferns—early spring pruning and a little maintenance can help them stay lush, disease-free, and ready to...

Tappahannock’s Essex Inn

Renaissance Come Lately

A husband and wife restored Tappahannock’s Essex Inn to glory— then turned a cross-street historic home into a flagship fine...

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The Civic 50 Hampton Roads

Honoring Community-minded Companies in the Region In Partnership with VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads Since 2023, Coastal Virginia Magazineand CoVaBIZ have partnered withVOLUNTEER Hampton...

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Cold Splash a Cool Way to Warm Hearts with Cash Yes, it’s cold outside. And the water’s chillier. But this...

Photo courtesy of Leona Baker

5 to Try: Wine Bars

These local gathering spots invite you to taste and discover bottles and bites Article and Photo By Leona Baker What...

WOOF, WOOF "Dogmatic" by Nam June Paik, created in 1996. Nam June Paik (1932-2006) was a Korean-born artist considered a pioneer and the "father of video art."

A Look Back at a Television Prophecy

By Hannah Serrano Step into The Box at the Chrysler Museum of Art, and the room dissolves into a cascade...

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