Kiptopeke is a small beach resort area near Cape Charles on Virginia’s eastern shore peninsula. Kiptopeke itself is situated at the southern end of the peninsula, just across the Chesapeake Bay from the Hampton Roads metropolis. Both Kiptopeke and the surrounding areas are seen as very quiet resort-style beach towns in the vein of the older cape towns of Massachusetts. This makes the Kiptopeke area rich with luxury resorts and hotels designed to cater to travelers looking for a relaxing and quiet beach vacation.
The Kiptopeke Inn is located just minutes from the Kiptopeke State Park as well as Virginia’s eastern shore beaches. The inn is a budget-priced alternative to the other nearby resort and bed-and-breakfast establishments. The hotel features more than 100 rooms available, all of which are fully furnished and recently renovated. The outdoor activities offered by the Kiptopeke Inn are also a significant draw for the hotel. Fishing is a main focus of the inn, which offers boat parking and fish cleaning stations on site for guests who bring back their catch. Fishing itself can be done at any number of nearby lakes within the state park, or off the Kiptopeke Beach as well. Wireless Internet is provided throughout the inn as well as at the outdoor private pool. Breakfast is served each morning, and housekeeping is included for all guests.
Kiptopeke Inn
29106 Lankford Hwy.
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-331-1000
kiptopekeinn.net
This beach-side resort is located just south of Kiptopeke off the main Chesapeake Bridge-Tunnel road that connects the peninsula to Hampton Roads. The Sunset Beach Resort offers a full array of amenities designed to cater to any style of guest looking for a relaxing stay on the beach. The resort is centered around an expanse of private beach. Kayaking is available for exploring the bay, and the nearby wildlife refuge in Kiptopeke is accessible via a short walk. The resort also offers an 18-hole golf course. On-site dining includes several options--casual food and drinks are served at the resort's nautical-themed pub, while a more upscale dinner is available in the restaurant and lounge. Rooms come in either standard hotel style or suite style. All rooms are furnished and feature a full list of amenities including housekeeping, room service and Jacuzzi in some suites. The Sunset Beach Resort is one of the more amenity-filled resorts in the Kiptopeke area. The outdoor activities are designed to fully take advantage of the best offering of Kiptopeke’s beaches and wildlife.
Sunset Beach Resort
32246 Lankford Hwy.
Cape Charles, VA 23310
800-899-4786
sunsetbeachresortva.com
Pickett’s Harbor is a charming bed and breakfast situated on a patch of farmland in the heart of the Kiptopeke area on Cape Charles. Despite the farm-house theme that the main hotel building is designed after, the resort’s area is decidedly beach-centric. Pickett’s Harbor features acres of private beaches for relaxing by the surf. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the hotel’s close walking distance to the Kiptopeke State Park, which offers miles of walking and biking trails through the nature reserves and along the ocean. Every room at the hotel is fully furnished and showcases views of the ocean. Pickett’s Harbor also has a community dining room that serves up a homemade country-style breakfast each morning. The entire hotel building is 18th century and the design and décor reflects that, creating a serene and laid-back atmosphere in the heart of Kiptopeke.
Pickett's Harbor
28288 Nottingham Ridge Ln.
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-331-2212
bbonline.com/va/pickharb
