Lori's Guidebook
Food scene
Great little hole in the wall seafood place. Good for breakfast and walking distance from apt
10 locals recommend
Nick's Hospitality Restaurant
508 Laskin RoadGreat little hole in the wall seafood place. Good for breakfast and walking distance from apt
On rudee inlet with great outdoor seating and wonderful seafood. Great raw/steam bar. Our go to place
73 locals recommend
Rudee's Restaurant and Cabana Bar
227 Mediterranean AvenueOn rudee inlet with great outdoor seating and wonderful seafood. Great raw/steam bar. Our go to place
Welton's Seafood Market
940 Laskin RdAlways fresh. They will steam for you too
Great breakfast & lunch in historic cottage. Eye opener is my favorite
78 locals recommend
Doc Taylor's Restaurant
207 23rd StGreat breakfast & lunch in historic cottage. Eye opener is my favorite
Great seafood. I always get whatever fish their cooking in a bag.
61 locals recommend
Tautog's Restaurant
205 23rd StGreat seafood. I always get whatever fish their cooking in a bag.
Chicho's
2135 General Booth BlvdLove their spicy red sauce. Sell by the slice too
Aloha Snacks
501 Laskin RdGreat bowls
Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveOn the boardwalk. Be sure to try an orange crush
Gringo's Taqueria
612 Norfolk AveBest fish tacos in town. Super casual
Closest grocery store/pharmacy. Great subs & everything else you might need
39 locals recommend
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
2800 Arctic AveClosest grocery store/pharmacy. Great subs & everything else you might need
Chops
336 Laskin RdSteak and seafood place 2 blocks over
Another hole in the wall seafood place on rudee inlet. Best specials!
71 locals recommend
Big Sam's Inlet Cafe & Raw Bar
300 Winston Salem AvenueAnother hole in the wall seafood place on rudee inlet. Best specials!
Steinhilber's
653 Thalia RdA bit of a drive but worth it. Great fried shrimp on the river
Becca
4200 Atlantic AvenueIn the historic cavalier. Great for brunch
Can’t beat how close this is. Sometimes they have a food truck in parking lot
24 locals recommend
Smartmouth Brewing Company
313 32nd StCan’t beat how close this is. Sometimes they have a food truck in parking lot
Orion's Roof
4201 Atlantic AvenueOn the rooftop of Marriott. Best views and fine dining
Beach Pub
1001 Laskin RdGreat food and prices!
Beach Cinema Alehouse
941 Laskin RdMovie for rainy days & an ale to make it more enjoyable
Chix on the Beach
701 Atlantic AveAlso on the boardwalk
Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer
605 Virginia Beach BlvdGreat food & really good pizza
Terrapin Restaurant
3102 Holly RdOur only 5 star restaurant (so far). Reservations a must.
The Shack
712 Atlantic AveFun outdoor area. Food drinks games
Las Palmas 3 Mexican Restaurant
620 First Colonial RoadOur newest Mexican restaurant. Haven’t tried it yet. Closest to us
Jose Tequila's Mexican Grill And Cantina
2101 McComas WayA local favorite
Beachside Social
2728 Atlantic AveFood drinks and games. Fun!
Sightseeing
Great for a closer look at the dolphins. Can see right off beach too
111 locals recommend
Rudee Inlet Parasail
200 Winston Salem AveGreat for a closer look at the dolphins. Can see right off beach too
Great for a rainy day. Really nicely done
329 locals recommend
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdGreat for a rainy day. Really nicely done
Adventure Parasail
300 Winston Salem AveFun above the ocean😎
Mermaid Factory
510 Laskin RdFun to make your own
Great hiking and biking paths. Swim in the narrows but be careful of current. Picnic area too
340 locals recommend
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveGreat hiking and biking paths. Swim in the narrows but be careful of current. Picnic area too
iFLY VA Beach
2412 Pacific AveI haven’t tried it but looks like fun
Cheries Bike & Blade Rental
2417 BoardwalkGreat to ride up and down boardwalk
Cayce thought Virginia Beach had special qualities
18 locals recommend
Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. Health Center & Spa
215 67th StCayce thought Virginia Beach had special qualities
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
801 General Booth BlvdRope walks galore
Jungle Golf of Virginia Beach
302 23rd StBest mini golf
Traveler advice
What to pack
Beach info
No pass needed - no pets on beach during season- great dog park a few blocks over. Life guards fly flags for swimming. Red flag only wade up to knees. Surfing before 10 am and after 4 pm- same with fishing off beach - need a license I leave 2 beach chairs. Bring each towels & sunscreen
What to pack
What to bring
Sheets and towels. I provide comforters, mattress pad and pillows.
Getting around
Parking
We provide one off street parking space on north side of building off alley. Free parking on our side of 33rd street