Explore Cape Charles
A community
before a company.
It started with Jim,
and a love of this town.
Long before 629 Coastal Collective, Jim created Explore Cape Charles as a way to share the places, people, and experiences that make this town so special.
Over the years, it has grown into a community of people who love Cape Charles as much as we do.
@explorecapecharles
The local perspective on a place we call home
Today, that same local perspective is part of what we bring to 629 Coastal – an understanding of the town, its history, its neighborhoods, its businesses, and the experience people come here to enjoy.
From the Explore Cape Charles archive
The connections behind the posts.
Local memories. Shared traditions. A community worth showing up for.
A piece of Cape Charles history
More than an old door.
An original Shanty door, restored and given a place at home. Jim’s post shares why preserving this piece matters: the Shanty has been the setting for years of personal memories.
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Follow up on our previous post about our restoration of one of the original Shanty doors. We feel very fortunate to have been able to acquire this piece and show it some love. The Shanty has been the backdrop for some of our favorite memories over the years, to have a piece of it in our home means a great deal to us. Here’s to many more Shanty sunsets and memories 🌅 🌊
History & community
Sharing a story worth protecting.
A post drawing attention to the Cape Charles Rosenwald School project and inviting the community to learn about its restoration efforts.
Traditions we share
A town that comes together.
Smiling faces along the Fourth of July parade route. A familiar celebration, shared with the people who make Cape Charles what it is.
There’s a place for you here
What’s your Cape Charles story?
A favorite local business. A tradition you return for.
A memory you’ll always associate with this town.
Follow along, add your voice, and share your Cape Charles with us.
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More from the community.
Get to know the town. Find your place in it.