Last Modified: February 26, 2026

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Bay Colony Neighborhood Guide

Old Oaks, PACC Carts, Linkhorn Bay Flex.

๐ŸงญBordered by: Linkhorn Bay and Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club to the west, First Landing State Park and 64th Street to the north, the North End beaches along Atlantic Avenue to the east, the Cavalier hotel district and around 40th to 49th Streets to the south

๐Ÿ“ŒWell known for: live oaks, deepwater docks, hush hush parties, winding streets with colonial style homes

๐Ÿ‘•You'll fit in if: you wave from a golf cart

๐Ÿ‘Move here for: backyard osprey shows, five minute beach escapes, Cavalier Hotel dinners and Princess Anne Country Club greens

๐Ÿ‘ŽThe downsides are: king tides, mosquitoes, seasonal parking meltdowns

โœจTLDR;: Old Virginia wealth, saltwater zen

Pros & Cons of Bay Colony

Bay Colony strengths (top 5)

Grocery OptionsFamily FriendlySafetyOutdoor RecreationLocal Eateries

Bay Colony tradeoffs (top 3)

Affordable HousingUrban EnergyPublic Transit
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Bay Colony Neighborhood DNA

salt stained polos, quiet money energy, golf cart brigades

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Some of the Bay Colony hotspots include: First Landing State Park, North End beaches, Cape Henry Trail, and Hilltop shops (nearby).
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