One of the five safest cities of its size in the country

Situated on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, just minutes from the Virginia Beach oceanfront and downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake offers an endless range of outdoor activities, terrific shopping, phenomenal food, and beautiful wildlife. Here you will find an impressively diverse collection of geography encompassing urban delights, rural masterpieces, and an endless menu of outdoor options and indoor fun. With Chesapeake as the perfect beginning of your Coastal Virginia getaway, it is easy to explore all the region has to offer.

Beach vacation awaits you. Source: Visit Chesapeake