Your Guide to DC’s Best Beaches

Your Guide to DC’s Best Beaches

From City Cast DC by City Cast

May 28, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

This episode provides a guide to the best beaches near DC, featuring insights from contributor Tim Ebner.

Summer's here, and if you're already sweating through your shirt on the Metro platform, it might be time to find a beach. DC isn't exactly known as a beach town, but you're actually within a short drive of some seriously good options, from the Chesapeake Bay all the way down to the Outer Banks. The question is: which one is right for you? Luckily, we’ve got the answers. City Cast contributor Tim Ebner has THE definitive guide to the area's best beaches, and today he's breaking it all down. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 28th episode: Arena Stage Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC Petworth PorchFest Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

People in this episode

Host: City Cast

Guest: Tim Ebner

Topics covered

  • beaches
  • travel
  • summer
  • local attractions
  • DC news

Keywords

  • DC beaches
  • summer travel
  • Chesapeake Bay
  • Outer Banks
  • beach guide

Sponsors

Arena Stage, Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC, Petworth PorchFest

Mentioned in this episode

Places: DC, Chesapeake Bay, Outer Banks

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