Josephine's Guidebook for Chincoteague Island
Food scene
Beach Road Round-up is a casual American restaurant well known for its homemade-style breakfast food. It's a great place to connect with friends, experience delicious comfort food, or try specialty confections.
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Beach Road Round-Up
6341 Maddox BoulevardBeach Road Round-up is a casual American restaurant well known for its homemade-style breakfast food. It's a great place to connect with friends, experience delicious comfort food, or try specialty confections.
Bill's Seafood Restaurant is a great place to go for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is located in the historic district and is known for its traditional and tasty menu. They serve wine, beer, and cocktails.
30 residents recomanen
Bill's PRIME Seafood & Steaks
4040 Main StBill's Seafood Restaurant is a great place to go for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is located in the historic district and is known for its traditional and tasty menu. They serve wine, beer, and cocktails.
AJ's restaurant offers a combination of high-end dining and affordable lunch specialties. The location is fantastic and the owners are lovely people. 100% recommend
22 residents recomanen
AJ's on the creek
6585 Maddox BlvdAJ's restaurant offers a combination of high-end dining and affordable lunch specialties. The location is fantastic and the owners are lovely people. 100% recommend
Pico Taqueria serves gourmet tacos and fresh cocktails. While they are generally busy, wait times do not surpass 20 minutes. There is a nice outdoor/indoor seating area with music that's great for families and friends. *Closed during the off-season*
34 residents recomanen
Pico Taqueria
6560 Maddox BlvdPico Taqueria serves gourmet tacos and fresh cocktails. While they are generally busy, wait times do not surpass 20 minutes. There is a nice outdoor/indoor seating area with music that's great for families and friends. *Closed during the off-season*
J&B Subs is known for its unique selection of submarine sandwiches. They offer a wide range of quality meats, cheeses, and bread to choose from, and also have beer and other drinks for sale.
10 residents recomanen
J&B Subs
3571 Main StJ&B Subs is known for its unique selection of submarine sandwiches. They offer a wide range of quality meats, cheeses, and bread to choose from, and also have beer and other drinks for sale.
Etta's Channel Side Restaurant is one of my favorites. With
a beautiful view on the creek, fresh seafood, and a quiet atmosphere this is especially great for smaller groups or couples.
9 residents recomanen
Etta's Channel Side Restaurant
7452 East Side RdEtta's Channel Side Restaurant is one of my favorites. With
a beautiful view on the creek, fresh seafood, and a quiet atmosphere this is especially great for smaller groups or couples.
Located beside Chincoteagues local brewery (Black Narrows), Local Oysters are sold on the half shell. Steamed Crabs, Shrimp + Clams.
Salts Seafood
4522 Chicken City RoadLocated beside Chincoteagues local brewery (Black Narrows), Local Oysters are sold on the half shell. Steamed Crabs, Shrimp + Clams.
Great place to enjoy a sunset, drinks, and some live music. However, it is pricey for the quality of the food.
24 residents recomanen
Ropewalk Restaurant - Chincoteague
6262 Marlin StreetGreat place to enjoy a sunset, drinks, and some live music. However, it is pricey for the quality of the food.
Ray's Shanty offers high-value over-the-counter seafood and restaurant service every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (times may change). If you like seafood this is the place to go! Ray's Shanty is located on the mainland, at a 15minute drive from the house.
23 residents recomanen
Ray's Shanty
32157 Chincoteague RdRay's Shanty offers high-value over-the-counter seafood and restaurant service every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (times may change). If you like seafood this is the place to go! Ray's Shanty is located on the mainland, at a 15minute drive from the house.
Best firewood smoked meats on the Island! Be prepared to come back for seconds.
6 residents recomanen
Backyard Firepit
6312 Church StBest firewood smoked meats on the Island! Be prepared to come back for seconds.
Captain Zack's is a seafood market that also sells various seafood dishes. They've got the best crab quesadillas on the island.
16 residents recomanen
Captain Zack's Seafood
4422 Deep Hole RdCaptain Zack's is a seafood market that also sells various seafood dishes. They've got the best crab quesadillas on the island.
Nice place for down-home BBQ, homemade sides, classic desserts, and drinks. Be sure to try their delicious lemonade. There is plenty of outdoor seating and games for everyone to enjoy. *Closed during the off-season*
12 residents recomanen
Woody's Serious Food
6700 Maddox BlvdNice place for down-home BBQ, homemade sides, classic desserts, and drinks. Be sure to try their delicious lemonade. There is plenty of outdoor seating and games for everyone to enjoy. *Closed during the off-season*
Saigon Village is a family-owned local restaurant that serves delicious, authentic Southern Vietnamese food. They also have meals for vegetarians, gluten-free allergies, or any other dietary request. If you are looking for something other than fried seafood this is a great place to go. *Closed during the off-season -- Carry out only*
11 residents recomanen
Saigon Village Restaurant 2001
4069 Main StSaigon Village is a family-owned local restaurant that serves delicious, authentic Southern Vietnamese food. They also have meals for vegetarians, gluten-free allergies, or any other dietary request. If you are looking for something other than fried seafood this is a great place to go. *Closed during the off-season -- Carry out only*
Hands-down best ice cream on the island !! Super-friendly and hard-working staff. Be sure to arrive at least thirty minutes in advance during peak hours.
35 residents recomanen
Island Creamery
6243 Maddox BlvdHands-down best ice cream on the island !! Super-friendly and hard-working staff. Be sure to arrive at least thirty minutes in advance during peak hours.
Great spot to grab morning coffee and croissants, my favorite is their almond croissant. Deeelicious!!
14 residents recomanen
Amarin Coffee USA
6141 Maddox BlvdGreat spot to grab morning coffee and croissants, my favorite is their almond croissant. Deeelicious!!
Sandy Pony donuts are iconic! You'll definitely want to make a pitstop here on your way to the beach.
7 residents recomanen
Sandy Pony Donuts & Açaí Bowls
6276 Maddox BlvdSandy Pony donuts are iconic! You'll definitely want to make a pitstop here on your way to the beach.
BYOC brings together the best of both worlds.. cookies and ice cream! They offer some of the tastiest treats on the island.
6 residents recomanen
Build Your Own Cookie
6503 Maddox BlvdBYOC brings together the best of both worlds.. cookies and ice cream! They offer some of the tastiest treats on the island.
Better. is one of my favorite food trucks on the island. For a light snack, I highly recommend their potato rocket and brussels sprouts.
6 residents recomanen
Better.
6507 Maddox BlvdBetter. is one of my favorite food trucks on the island. For a light snack, I highly recommend their potato rocket and brussels sprouts.
Groceries
Island Foods Great Valu
6277 Cleveland StThis is the island's main grocery store.
Church Street Produce is a great place to buy locally grown crops and other goods. The decor is quaint and very welcoming. Be sure to try their famous tomato pie!
Church Street Produce
6487 Church StChurch Street Produce is a great place to buy locally grown crops and other goods. The decor is quaint and very welcoming. Be sure to try their famous tomato pie!
Rick's Seafood & Produce sells to-go seafood, lunches, and dinner. They've got tasty oysters, blue crabs, and much more!
Ricky's Seafood & Produce
7432 Beebe RoadRick's Seafood & Produce sells to-go seafood, lunches, and dinner. They've got tasty oysters, blue crabs, and much more!
Gary Howard Seafood is open year round. Ask which fish are locally caught and what comes in frozen flash packed. Must order crabs days in advance! Make sure you swing by if you're a seafood lover!
7 residents recomanen
Gary Howard Seafood
5315 Deep Hole RdGary Howard Seafood is open year round. Ask which fish are locally caught and what comes in frozen flash packed. Must order crabs days in advance! Make sure you swing by if you're a seafood lover!
Food Lion is located 15 minutes off the island and has more variety in quality and brands. Consider swinging by this location on the way to the island.
7 residents recomanen
Food Lion
7013 Lankford HwyFood Lion is located 15 minutes off the island and has more variety in quality and brands. Consider swinging by this location on the way to the island.
Recreation
Island Theater
4074 Main StConsider bringing your friends or family to the city's local movie theatre.
There are great crabbing locations along this route. The most popular ones are beside the bridge to the beach, 1/4 mile before arriving at the beach, and in swan cove. Make sure to bring some chicken necks and string to lure them all in! Please ensure you know the current regulations by reviewing crabbing resources on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge's main website.
Beach Access Road
There are great crabbing locations along this route. The most popular ones are beside the bridge to the beach, 1/4 mile before arriving at the beach, and in swan cove. Make sure to bring some chicken necks and string to lure them all in! Please ensure you know the current regulations by reviewing crabbing resources on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge's main website.
You can't miss Maui Jack's Waterpark! Literally... Second to the lighthouse, it's the biggest structure on the Island. With a giant whirlpool and towering slides, this is a great place to bring the family.
15 residents recomanen
Maui Jack's Waterpark
6742 Maddox BlvdYou can't miss Maui Jack's Waterpark! Literally... Second to the lighthouse, it's the biggest structure on the Island. With a giant whirlpool and towering slides, this is a great place to bring the family.
Funland Amusements offers so many fun activities. Be sure to check their main website for any age/height requirements. There is another miniature golf course across the street called Surfside Golf, it may be worth visiting too!
9 residents recomanen
Funland Amusements
6528 Maddox BlvdFunland Amusements offers so many fun activities. Be sure to check their main website for any age/height requirements. There is another miniature golf course across the street called Surfside Golf, it may be worth visiting too!
This is a wonderful park to bring kids to. With a covered pavilion, basketball & tennis courts, playground, and fishing dock, the entire family can have fun. There is also a boat ramp and a separate kayak ramp. *Fishing Requirements* : Anglers age 16 and older must possess a valid Virginia Saltwater Fishing or Potomac River Fisheries Sport Fishing license: http://www.mrc.state.va.us/regulations/recfishh&l_licensing.shtm.
Veterans Memorial Park
7470 Memorial Park DrThis is a wonderful park to bring kids to. With a covered pavilion, basketball & tennis courts, playground, and fishing dock, the entire family can have fun. There is also a boat ramp and a separate kayak ramp. *Fishing Requirements* : Anglers age 16 and older must possess a valid Virginia Saltwater Fishing or Potomac River Fisheries Sport Fishing license: http://www.mrc.state.va.us/regulations/recfishh&l_licensing.shtm.
I absolutely love Captain Barry's tours. During the expeditions, you'll learn about the island's native and invasive species, ecosystem functions, and other neat historical information.
Captain Barry's Back Bay Cruises
6262 Marlin StreetI absolutely love Captain Barry's tours. During the expeditions, you'll learn about the island's native and invasive species, ecosystem functions, and other neat historical information.
Sightseeing
The southernmost tip of Chincoteague island is where the Waterman's Memorial is located. This is a beautiful high spot on the island and an important site to visit.
Chincoteague Island Waterman's Memorial
The southernmost tip of Chincoteague island is where the Waterman's Memorial is located. This is a beautiful high spot on the island and an important site to visit.
This trail brings you through Chincoteague's diverse ecosystems. It is open to walk, bike, and (at times) by car. I highly recommend swinging by the National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center for in-depth explanations and exhibits.
Wildlife Loop
Wildlife LoopThis trail brings you through Chincoteague's diverse ecosystems. It is open to walk, bike, and (at times) by car. I highly recommend swinging by the National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center for in-depth explanations and exhibits.
The Assateague Lighthouse is a 0.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Chincoteague, Virginia that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. You can climb all the way up the lighthouse and learn about its history.
Lighthouse Trail
Lighthouse TrailThe Assateague Lighthouse is a 0.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Chincoteague, Virginia that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. You can climb all the way up the lighthouse and learn about its history.
Inside the Museum of Chincoteague Island you’ll discover the 1st Order Fresnel Lens from the Assateague Island Lighthouse, the iconic Chincoteague ponies known as Misty and Stormy, models of vessels that plied the Chincoteague waters long ago, items that washed ashore from shipwrecks, a decoy carver’s workshop, and oral histories, documents, and artifacts that tell the story of Chincoteague Island life throughout it’s long and varied existence. Please note the museum is closed during the off-season
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Museum of Chincoteague Island
7125 Maddox BlvdInside the Museum of Chincoteague Island you’ll discover the 1st Order Fresnel Lens from the Assateague Island Lighthouse, the iconic Chincoteague ponies known as Misty and Stormy, models of vessels that plied the Chincoteague waters long ago, items that washed ashore from shipwrecks, a decoy carver’s workshop, and oral histories, documents, and artifacts that tell the story of Chincoteague Island life throughout it’s long and varied existence. Please note the museum is closed during the off-season
Great place to go if you're looking to learn about the Chincoteague wildlife. Located close to the beach parking and far enough away from it for an amazing view of the marshlands. Be sure to use the telescope and interactive activities offered by the visitor center.
Toms Cove Visitor Center
8586 Beach RdGreat place to go if you're looking to learn about the Chincoteague wildlife. Located close to the beach parking and far enough away from it for an amazing view of the marshlands. Be sure to use the telescope and interactive activities offered by the visitor center.
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Watch out for the Pony Express!
The Pony Express is a seasonal trolley service provided by the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia. This service is open to the public and follows fixed routes covering most of the island including many of the motels, restaurants, shops, parks, recreational areas, ice cream parlors, and campgrounds. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) public transportation option is available and all trolleys are equipped with wheelchair lifts.
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Bikes are a great way to get around the island
Bikes are available for rent at Bike Depot and Jus' Bikes on Maddox. While most roads are not especially biker-friendly, there are several bike paths on the island:
Wildlife Loop.
Swan Cove Trail.
Black Duck Trail.
Woodland Trail.
Woodland Trail.
Pony Overlook.
Access trail between Chincoteague and Assateague.
Costums i cultura
Chincoteague is a very friendly island 🤠
Whether it’s morning or evening be ready to say hi to strangers! 👋