The Norfolk and Virginia Beach health departments issued swimming advisories for five beaches in Ocean View and five more stretches of beach along the Chesapeake Bay and Oceanfront.

To help you choose the right locale for your sandy getaway, U.S. News considered factors like unique attractions, beach quality and overall accessibility to bring you the best beaches in Virginia.

Ocean-facing beaches in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia were largely closed early Sunday afternoon from Fenwick Island, Del., to Chincoteague, Va. “We currently have no idea where it came from ...