Guidebook for Virginia Beach
Food Scene
Bay Local Eatery
2917 Shore DrLynnhaven Coffee Company
2945 Shore Drgreat local coffee!
Great local food for reasonable prices. On Tuesday nights they have $2 fish tacos! This place is great for families to eat dinner, for a date, or to go and have a few drinks at night--all on the water.
37 locals recommend
The Back Deck
3323 Shore DrGreat local food for reasonable prices. On Tuesday nights they have $2 fish tacos! This place is great for families to eat dinner, for a date, or to go and have a few drinks at night--all on the water.
Simple Eats Restaurant
3152 Shore DrLocal juice and smoothie place! Very healthy and has a great atmosphere. At times it can be a little pricey, but worth checking out!
13 locals recommend
The Green Cat Juice Bar & Market
3801 Pacific AveLocal juice and smoothie place! Very healthy and has a great atmosphere. At times it can be a little pricey, but worth checking out!
They have great food and atmosphere! Mostly tapas and small dishes, so would recommend for smaller groups :)
41 locals recommend
Pacifica
328 40th StThey have great food and atmosphere! Mostly tapas and small dishes, so would recommend for smaller groups :)
Great family atmosphere during the day and for dinner, and awesome bar atmosphere at night!
12 locals recommend
Surf Rider Grill
2100 Marina Shores DrGreat family atmosphere during the day and for dinner, and awesome bar atmosphere at night!
breakfast and brunch food that is locally sourced, affordable, and quick! (and close)
76 locals recommend
Citrus
357 N Great Neck Rdbreakfast and brunch food that is locally sourced, affordable, and quick! (and close)
Drinks & Nightlife
Chick's Oyster Bar
2143 Vista CirThe amphitheater often hosts popular concerts and events!
56 locals recommend
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
3550 Cellar Door WayThe amphitheater often hosts popular concerts and events!
The NorVa
317 Monticello AveShaka's is a bar down at the Oceanfront (very close by) and they regularly have live music and shows--that tend to be very affordable!
Shakas Live
2014 Atlantic AveShaka's is a bar down at the Oceanfront (very close by) and they regularly have live music and shows--that tend to be very affordable!
Yard House
4549 Commerce StHK on the Bay
4600 Lookout RdLocal bar with great food!
Parks & Nature
Tons of biking and hiking trails, lots of wildlife, and access to different beaches that are off of the beaten path! (You can walk there through the public bike path across the street--no need to drive there and pay to park)
340 locals recommend
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveTons of biking and hiking trails, lots of wildlife, and access to different beaches that are off of the beaten path! (You can walk there through the public bike path across the street--no need to drive there and pay to park)
Mount Trashmore Park
310 Edwin DrIt has a unique history, and the sunsets here are amazing!
Red Wing Park
1398 General Booth BlvdBeautiful little park with a meditation/zen garden!
Arts & Culture
M.O.C.A. station
They often have great, family-friendly events!
Slover Library
235 E Plume StBeautiful, newer library, that often hosts great events too!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1800 Laskin RdTrader Joe's
503 Hilltop PlazaClosest grocery store to the house that's easy to quickly get to for errands and groceries!
20 locals recommend
Food Lion
1340 N Great Neck RdClosest grocery store to the house that's easy to quickly get to for errands and groceries!
Entertainment & Activities
High ropes courses and other fun obstacle courses and activities that are fun for all ages!
130 locals recommend
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
801 General Booth BlvdHigh ropes courses and other fun obstacle courses and activities that are fun for all ages!
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdEscape Room Virginia Beach
4317 Bonney RdOcean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth BlvdPaddleboard and kayak rentals, events, and excursions!
9 locals recommend
Tula Adventure Sports Stand up Paddleboard & Kayaking
4801 Marina Shores DrPaddleboard and kayak rentals, events, and excursions!
Sightseeing
The Botanical Gardens are beautiful, and often host many fun exhibits and events!
185 locals recommend
Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden RdThe Botanical Gardens are beautiful, and often host many fun exhibits and events!
The view from Pleasure House point is beautiful!
11 locals recommend
Brock Environmental Center - Chesapeake Bay Foundation
3663 Marlin Bay DrThe view from Pleasure House point is beautiful!
With beach access as well as marshes, and trails to explore, this historic park offers so much to see and do. Go to the Visitor's Center to find out various free events that are offered throughout the year. Easy to bike, run, or walk, there are miles of trails that feature all kinds of plant and animal life.
340 locals recommend
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveWith beach access as well as marshes, and trails to explore, this historic park offers so much to see and do. Go to the Visitor's Center to find out various free events that are offered throughout the year. Easy to bike, run, or walk, there are miles of trails that feature all kinds of plant and animal life.