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Top 10 Beaches Within Driving Distance of DC

No, Waikiki is not on this checklist. We’re taking a look at one of the best seashores inside a straightforward(ish) drive of the D.C. metro space.
One of the best public seashores close to D.C., Maryland and Virginia have delicate sand, waterparks, amusement parks, water sports activities, films on the seaside — there’s one thing for each traveler. Get able to vacuum the sand out of your automotive!
So as of estimated distance, from closet to farthest:
Bethany Seashore, Delaware
Bethany Seashore markets itself as a “quiet resort,” providing a extra serene choice away from the party-hardy bustle of another spots. There is a restricted variety of bars, however a lot to do in the best way of water sports activities, a farmers’ market, a water park, pirate mini-golf, a boardwalk and films on the seaside. Catch free reside music on the Boardwalk Bandstand on weekend nights. You will discover one thing to do in Bethany proper up till the top of summer time when the city famously bids goodbye to the season with a jazz funeral. DISTANCE: about 125 miles from downtown D.C.
Rehoboth Seashore, Delaware
You may discover just about every little thing you want from a seaside city in Rehoboth Seashore, Delaware. We’re speaking go-karts, mini-golf, hang-gliding, boardwalk video games and rides for teenagers — plus frozen custard, clearly. Rehoboth can be dwelling to some improbable farm-to-table eating places, so if boardwalk delicacies is not your factor, you continue to positively might be fairly comfortable right here. Close by Dewey Seashore provides a barely quieter ambiance from busier, extra crowded cousin Rehoboth. DISTANCE: about 120 miles from downtown D.C.
Ocean Metropolis, Maryland
Ocean Metropolis, Maryland, is a vacation spot that youngsters (or your personal inside youngster) will love. Go for water slides, boardwalk rides and haunted homes, or head to the water to parasail, kayak, surf or, you realize, simply swim. You may as well catch free live shows and films many nights throughout summer time. Like Bethany and Rehoboth, Ocean Metropolis is among the many closest seaside locations for D.C.-area residents. DISTANCE: about 145 miles from downtown D.C.
Fenwick Island, Delaware
Located roughly midway between Bethany Seashore and Ocean Metropolis close to the Delaware/Maryland border, Fenwick Island provides laidback household enjoyable through the Thunder Lagoon Waterpark and the distinctive DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. DISTANCE: about 132 miles from downtown D.C.
Sea Isle Metropolis, New Jersey
Sandwiched between extra densely populated Ocean Metropolis, New Jersey, and Avalon, Sea Isle Metropolis is a Jersey Shore gem. The island city has a pleasant mixture of laidback vibes, household enjoyable and nice bars — like favourite Ocean Drive — to celebration with associates. The city’s tagline, featured prominently on the water tower whenever you arrive, is “Smile, You are in Sea Isle.” There is a 1.5-mile promenade fronting the white sand seashores of the Atlantic coast. You may discover loads of boating and fishing alternatives within the again bay, and Atlantic Metropolis and The Wildwoods are a brief drive away through the Backyard State Parkway. Sea Isle Metropolis does not have many lodges, so reserving a summer time rental is essential. DISTANCE: about 180 miles from downtown D.C.
Wildwood and Cape Could, New Jersey
We’re placing Cape Could and Wildwood, New Jersey, collectively as a result of it is simple to do each in a single weekend. On the southernmost level of New Jersey’s barrier islands, Cape Could is known for its eye-popping Victorian mansions and B&Bs (and the historic excursions that go together with them). Its neighbor to the north, Wildwood, provides a extra typical shore expertise on a bigger scale than its Delaware counterparts, with a distinct form of retro through its Fifties-era motels. You may additionally discover the requisite boardwalk, tons of rides and two water parks. Simply “watch the tram automotive, please.” DISTANCE: about 185 miles from downtown D.C.
Ocean Metropolis, New Jersey
That different Ocean Metropolis (the one in New Jersey) provides loads of family-friendly enjoyable, with a boardwalk that — though typically crowded — includes a ton of rides and all of the outdated faves in terms of shore meals, together with pizza and fried Oreos. What else might you need? DISTANCE: about 192 miles from downtown D.C.
Virginia Seashore, Virginia
Except for outside actions from fishing to kayaking to dolphin watching, Virginia Seashore additionally provides a boardwalk stuffed with rides and eating places, loads of festivals, bars, golf equipment and breweries, plus the Virginia Aquarium and the Army Aviation Museum. Lodging embody every little thing from high-rise lodges to close by campgrounds. DISTANCE: about 210 miles from downtown D.C.
Kitty Hawk and Kill Satan Hills, North Carolina
The attractive seashores of the Outer Banks are definitely worth the drive (and the OBX sticker you clearly need on your automotive). They are not fairly what you’d name shut to D.C., however Kitty Hawk Seashore and Kill Satan Hills are the best to get to since they’re close to the Wright Memorial Bridge. Swim, surf, constitution a ship or go fishing off the Avalon Pier. There are additionally historic websites dedicated to the misplaced colony on Roanoke (at close by Manteo) and the Wright Brothers’ first flight, and you will find loads of lodging choices on the seaside or inside strolling distance. The principle downside is these seashores are very developed. On the plus facet, you may see wild ponies or dolphins at close by Corolla, which additionally permits driving on the seaside. DISTANCE: about 270 miles from downtown D.C.
Cape Hatteras Nationwide Seashore, North Carolina
Sandy dunes speak in confidence to 70 miles of largely undeveloped seashores at Cape Hatteras Nationwide Seashore. The open-ocean waves are nice for browsing or boogie boarding, or you possibly can go to historic lighthouses. Drive to the southern finish and also you’ll discover Ocracoke Seashore, which Dr. Seashore declared probably the greatest within the nation. Seashore driving and bonfires are allowed right here with a correct allow. DISTANCE: about 290 miles from downtown D.C. to Hatteras Island Customer Middle

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This YouTube Chef Just Opened A New Restaurant In Washington, D.C.

Chef Matt Price poses with a spread of delightful dishes at his restaurant.
Farrah Skeiky
A new dining destination just opened in Washington, D.C.’s vibrant Columbia Heights neighborhood. Fraîche, derived from the French word for fresh, artfully elevates traditional comfort foods into refined gourmet dishes. Founded by self-taught chef, cookbook author and YouTube sensation Matt Price, Fraîche combines French, Cajun, South American, and Caribbean cuisines into a compelling fusion fare.
Price envisions Fraîche as a place where guests can enjoy an upscale dining experience in a “non-pretentious way.” The elegant 110-seat restaurant, housed in a historic former theater, has three distinct zones accented by luxurious green and gold jewel tones. The Greenhouse, complete with opulent decor, wood tables, and high ceilings, serves as the restaurant’s principal dining space. The Press Lounge offers a sophisticated venue for cocktail hours and social gatherings, while the Essence Lounge is a cozy spot for those preferring a more intimate setting. For entertainment, the restaurant provides a DJ or live entertainment on select nights and will soon begin a weekend brunch service.
What can diners expect on the menu at Fraîche?
Fraîche’s menu includes dishes such as oxtail meatballs, Cajun mussels and mambo fried snapper. Another popular dish, the Golden Gate Noodles, features a San Francisco-inspired garlic noodle that can be customized with a variety of proteins like short ribs and crab. Also on the menu are an enticing version of deviled eggs topped with crispy fried chicken, house-made hot honey and caviar and desserts like butterscotch bread pudding, crème brûlée and macaroon cheesecake.
Mambo fried snapper with house escvotich salad and rice and peas
Farrah Skeiky
The cocktail list showcases inventive flavor profiles, including a spritz made with Lillet Blanc, Cava and soda. There’s also the Creole Coco, a combination of coconut bourbon, cognac and bitters and the Ciel Lavande, a floral concontion that pairs lavender vodka with Riesling. Price says his favorite drinks of the moment are the Golden Sage, followed closely by the Fraîche Old Fash, a slightly sweeter, more playful take on the classic Old Fashioned.
Chef Matt Price’s Culinary Journey
Price, a native of Richmond, Virginia, took an unconventional path to the culinary world. He began cooking as a passion project in his late teens and launched a food blog, “Mr. Make It Happen,” in 2018 as a side endeavor alongside his corporate job. Known online as “Mr. Make It Happen,” Price quickly attracted a dedicated following, prompting him to start a YouTube channel in 2019, where he shared his love for food with a growing audience.
Reflecting on his online fame, Price notes, “When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, more people were cooking at home, and my YouTube channel took off.” Price’s YouTube channel has since amassed nearly 1.4 million followers, with an additional 1.1 million followers on Instagram. His star continued to rise when he teamed up with fellow YouTube chefs Kimmy’s Kreations and One Stop Shop in 2023 for “For the Foody’s Tour,” a 20-event multi-city fine dining experience. Price has also launched several successful product lines, including seasonings, kitchen accessories and a hybrid skillet. He says Fraîche represents the next evolution of his culinary journey.
Fraîche serves creative cocktails in a stylish setting.
Fraîche DC
“I chose D.C. because it’s always felt like a second home. I lived there before, and it’s the closest major market with the right energy,” says Price. He adds that the opportunity aligned with working with people he trusts in the industry. Chef Melville Bowrin, Jr. and Chef de Cuisine Rico Yarbrough oversee the day-to-day operations of Fraîche’s kitchen. Bowrin, originally from the U.S. Virgin Islands, brings decades of restaurant experience with the Hilton Hotel Group, while Yarbrough, a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has worked as executive chef at local establishments such as The Avery Kitchen and Bar.
Price is redefining what it means to be a chef in the digital age. He says he thrives on a challenge and believes there’s no industry more demanding or rewarding than the restaurant industry. Starting Fraîche has given him the opportunity to prove himself in the food industry, where, according to Price, “internet chefs” don’t always get taken seriously. He says, “Sure, anyone can film themselves making chicken alfredo, but building a restaurant from the ground up? That’s a whole different level.”
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Anti-Trump summit in DC evacuates after receiving ‘credible bomb threat’

A gathering of anti-Trump conservatives in Washington DC was evacuated on Sunday after receiving what officials with the organization called a “credible bomb threat” they said was sent in by an account claiming to represent Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the Proud Boys.
Video of attendees being evacuated was posted to Twitter along with a statement from summit organizers. An initial version of the statement identified Tarrio — who’d been at the summit on Saturday “harrassing” families of officers who defended the Capitol on January 6, per organizers — as having sent in the threat.
“Hotel security, private security, and MPD have made the decision to evacuate Summit floor so that the area can be secured. We intend to reconvene and continue with the Summit once the area has been secured,” read the statement from the summit’s organizers on Sunday afternoon.
It was edited within a few minutes to say that the threat was sent by an account “claiming” to represent Tarrio, who was also arrested this weekend at the Capitol after allegedly assaulting a counter-protester.
The Independent has reached out to convention organizers for more information on the account where the bomb threat originated.
A bomb threat claiming to be the Proud Boys disrupted the #PrinciplesFirst Summit today—an event dedicated to democracy, character, & the rule of law.
Violence and intimidation have no place in our politics.
We will not be silenced or intimidated. We will keep fighting for… pic.twitter.com/7HgOpseOFn
— Reed Howard (@ReedHowardVA) February 23, 2025
Tarrio himself responded with an apparent threat to sue for defamation in a tweet: “They literally edited their tweet. Too late you f—ing scumbags. You don’t get to retract now. PRESERVE YOUR F—ING DOCUMENTS.”
The summit was attended by numerous high-profile opponents of Donald Trump and the MAGA wing of the Republican Party. It’s also known as a sort of “CPAC alternative”, given that it is held the same weekend as the three-day CPAC gathering in National Harbor, just across the river from downtown DC.
Guests this year included hosts and writers from The Bulwark, an anti-Trump conservative publication, including Sarah Longwell, J.V. Last and Tim Miller, as well as the remnants of the Republican Party’s anti-Trump circles. Other speakers included George Conway, attorney and ex-husband to Kellyanne Conway, and former RNC chairman Michael Steele, now an MSNBC host, as well as billionaire Mark Cuban.
Former CNN reporter Jim Acosta posted an image of the alleged bomb threat to Twitter; the image names Cuban, Fanone, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and other attendees, whom the author says “deserve to die.”
The statement posted by Acosta refers to multiple explosive devices. Police have not yet authenticated the threat, and the image does not mention Tarrio or any social media accounts by name.
Police officers who gained national prominence for speaking out about the assault on the Capitol and what they witnessed that day, including Michael Fanone, Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell also attended the conference. They testified in the wake of the attack to hearing racist and extremely violent rhetoric hurled at them by protesters — including the hundreds pardoned by Donald Trump after his inauguration — while battling rioters in the halls of Congress.
On Friday, they traded insults with Tarrio as he followed them through the lobby of the Marriott in downtown DC, where the Principles First summit was held this weekend.
“You’re a traitor to this country,” an angry Fanone told Tarrio as the former Proud Boys leader attempted to instigate a verbal showdown.
DC has been slightly on edge all weekend, thanks to the arrival of the MAGA influencer sphere for the CPAC conference. Protesters hurled abuse at partygoers attending a DOGE “appreciation party” in northeastern DC on Saturday, while some January 6 rioters/social media stars were thrown out of CPAC itself, clashing with host Matt Schlapp in the process.
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Demonstration in support of Ukraine takes place in Washington, DC – photos

A demonstration in support of Ukraine. Photo: Ostap Yarysh on Facebook
A large-scale demonstration in support of Ukraine is taking place in Washington, DC, in front of the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday.
Source: Voice of America correspondent Ostap Yarysh on Facebook
A demonstration in support of Ukraine
All photos: Ostap Yarysh on Facebook

A demonstration in support of Ukraine
Quote: “Now: A large demonstration in support of Ukraine in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC”.
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A demonstration in support of Ukraine

A demonstration in support of Ukraine
Details: Yarysh stated that the demonstrators are holding posters stating “Ukraine is not for sale”, “Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine”, and “Stop the aggressor by force!”

A demonstration in support of Ukraine
As shown in the photo, the posters also say “US, stop Putin.” Keep your promise or return Ukraine’s nuclear weapons”, “Stop the aggressor by force”, and so on.
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