Susan rewards those who love the water and wide-open sky. Tucked among tide-fed creeks that meet Mobjack Bay, it offers an easy-going rhythm where crab pots, boat trailers, and porch conversations set the pace. Daily essentials and services are close at hand throughout Mathews County, while larger shopping, healthcare, and entertainment options are a straightforward drive into Gloucester County and historic Williamsburg.
Outdoors, the area shines. Birders and beachcombers gravitate to the protected shoreline at the state-managed Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve, where migrating shorebirds and dunes frame sweeping Chesapeake vistas. Farther south, boardwalk trails and marsh overlooks at the New Point Comfort Natural Area Preserve reveal panoramic views of the storied lighthouse and the confluence of bay and sea. Paddlers and rowers find calm water and community programming at Williams Wharf through the Mathews Land Conservancy.
Families appreciate the small-class feel of Mathews County Public Schools, which are known for close-knit campuses and active arts and athletics. The award-winning Mathews Memorial Library anchors civic life with maker programs, local history resources, and broadband access, while seasonal markets and seafood spots celebrate what the bay provides. Whether you’re launching a skiff at dawn or catching a sunset from the dock, Susan makes coastal living feel unforced and genuine.
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