Vote for the best beaches in or near Virginia

Bracket: Axios Visuals

Ask a room full of Richmonders what their go-to beach is, and you'll likely get different answers.

Why it matters: We're blessed to have beaches up and down the East Coast within just a few hours drive.

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What's happening: Since we're entering the final month of summer, we've thrown 16 of them together into a bracket for readers to decide which is No.1.

• There's something for Richmonders who head south to OBX, north toward the Eastern Shore and near the DMV, or the classic tried-and-true place that Drake once sang about: Virginia Beach .

The verdict: You decide. Vote here, and we'll feature the tournament all week.

Make your round 1 picks