Guidebook for Virginia Beach

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Guidebook for Virginia Beach

Drinks & Nightlife

Small locals place with great food. Live music on the weekends.
14 residents recomanen
Tempt Restaurant & Lounge
3102 Holly Rd
14 residents recomanen
Small locals place with great food. Live music on the weekends.
This is really the hub of the VB Beach scene. There is live music here every night during the summer. Catch has a great outdoor area and gets pretty crazy after 11pm Too expensive for dinner and not worth it, but it's a party!
104 residents recomanen
Catch 31 Fish House & Bar
3001 Atlantic Ave
104 residents recomanen
This is really the hub of the VB Beach scene. There is live music here every night during the summer. Catch has a great outdoor area and gets pretty crazy after 11pm Too expensive for dinner and not worth it, but it's a party!
They have it all! Food, waterfront, activities next door at Harbor Point Park
143 residents recomanen
Waterside District
333 Waterside Dr
143 residents recomanen
They have it all! Food, waterfront, activities next door at Harbor Point Park
A speakeasy bar. Hard to find! Great martinis and tapas. Plan on appetizers and drinks here early or late. Not enough food for a meal.
41 residents recomanen
Pacifica
328 40th St
41 residents recomanen
A speakeasy bar. Hard to find! Great martinis and tapas. Plan on appetizers and drinks here early or late. Not enough food for a meal.
GREAT bar menu. Higher end place. Lots of executives. Perfect for us over 40! Live music on the weekends
7 residents recomanen
Chops
336 Laskin Rd
7 residents recomanen
GREAT bar menu. Higher end place. Lots of executives. Perfect for us over 40! Live music on the weekends
Cool vibes, good beer, great patio
24 residents recomanen
Smartmouth Brewing Company
313 32nd St
24 residents recomanen
Cool vibes, good beer, great patio
Good eats, good beer
6 residents recomanen
Home Republic Brewing Co
328 Laskin Rd
6 residents recomanen
Good eats, good beer
BEST pizza ever!
18 residents recomanen
Wasserhund Brewing Company
1805 Laskin Rd
18 residents recomanen
BEST pizza ever!
Great outdoor area, steamed shrimp, live music stage
48 residents recomanen
Chix on the Beach
701 Atlantic Ave
48 residents recomanen
Great outdoor area, steamed shrimp, live music stage
Sunday Rasta Band! Every night live music, great wings, sports bar. Covered outdoor area ocean side.
40 residents recomanen
Calypso Bar & Grill
1101 Atlantic Ave
40 residents recomanen
Sunday Rasta Band! Every night live music, great wings, sports bar. Covered outdoor area ocean side.
ORANGE CRUSHES!
195 residents recomanen
Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic Ave
195 residents recomanen
ORANGE CRUSHES!
Seafood, music, drinks. Good prices w/outdoor seating.
23 residents recomanen
CP Shuckers Cafe & Raw Bar
2407 Pacific Ave
23 residents recomanen
Seafood, music, drinks. Good prices w/outdoor seating.
TOTALLY OUTDOOR seasonal bar. Thatched roofs, dirt, corn hole, good summer crushes, younger crowd.
84 residents recomanen
The Shack
712 Atlantic Ave
84 residents recomanen
TOTALLY OUTDOOR seasonal bar. Thatched roofs, dirt, corn hole, good summer crushes, younger crowd.
Good drinks, live music, lunch, Beatles themed Pub & Restaurant good for all ages.
Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant
203 22nd St
Good drinks, live music, lunch, Beatles themed Pub & Restaurant good for all ages.
Good selection of Bourbons. It's dark inside and hipster. Good burgers, specialty cocktails.
24 residents recomanen
Repeal Bourbon & Burgers
202 22nd St
24 residents recomanen
Good selection of Bourbons. It's dark inside and hipster. Good burgers, specialty cocktails.
Irish pub. Usually has live music starting at 9
16 residents recomanen
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pubs
2914 Pacific Ave
16 residents recomanen
Irish pub. Usually has live music starting at 9
GREAT outdoor seating at the acoustic stage at the end of the street. Sometimes they only let you sit outside if you order food. The chicken nachos are great.
27 residents recomanen
Lager Heads
3315 Atlantic Ave
27 residents recomanen
GREAT outdoor seating at the acoustic stage at the end of the street. Sometimes they only let you sit outside if you order food. The chicken nachos are great.
Drag show Sunday brunch! Nice bar at night with music
24 residents recomanen
Croc's 19th Street Bistro
620 19th St
24 residents recomanen
Drag show Sunday brunch! Nice bar at night with music
Whisky distillary. Upscale place. Historic sight, a must see even if it's for 1 drink.
11 residents recomanen
Tarnished Truth Distilling Company
4200 Atlantic Ave
11 residents recomanen
Whisky distillary. Upscale place. Historic sight, a must see even if it's for 1 drink.
If you find yourself on that side of town it's a good place. Right next door is the Patriot Pub. Don't be fooled by the rough locals, the food is OUTSTANDING!
8 residents recomanen
New River Taphouse
1716 Pleasure House Rd
8 residents recomanen
If you find yourself on that side of town it's a good place. Right next door is the Patriot Pub. Don't be fooled by the rough locals, the food is OUTSTANDING!
GREAT FOOD! Sort of a dive bar but if you find yourself on that side of town, a must eat for sure!
The Patriot Pub
2472 Pleasure House Rd
GREAT FOOD! Sort of a dive bar but if you find yourself on that side of town, a must eat for sure!

Eco-friendly eating choices

Greasy spoon! Positively an experience. They have a full bar in a dive diner. Get there before 10 am for the special "The Pooch" off the board: 2 eggs, 3 bacon or sausage, home fries or grits and toast for $3.50. Best deal at the beach. Complete with taped booths, vintage locals and staff and sagging ceiling. This place is crusty and old but a classic! Walk there~
10 residents recomanen
Nick's Hospitality Restaurant
508 Laskin Road
10 residents recomanen
Greasy spoon! Positively an experience. They have a full bar in a dive diner. Get there before 10 am for the special "The Pooch" off the board: 2 eggs, 3 bacon or sausage, home fries or grits and toast for $3.50. Best deal at the beach. Complete with taped booths, vintage locals and staff and sagging ceiling. This place is crusty and old but a classic! Walk there~
Fish Tacos and Beer!
33 residents recomanen
Pelon's Baja Grill
3619 Pacific Ave
33 residents recomanen
Fish Tacos and Beer!
Breakfast! So good! The specials are amazing. Dine inside or out. Breakfast and Lunch only. Not the cheapest but really really good. Great eclectic atmosphere.
115 residents recomanen
Bay Local Eatery
2917 Shore Dr
115 residents recomanen
Breakfast! So good! The specials are amazing. Dine inside or out. Breakfast and Lunch only. Not the cheapest but really really good. Great eclectic atmosphere.
Mimosas and great food. Worth the long 45 min to 1.5 hour wait so go before you're hungry!
76 residents recomanen
Citrus
357 N Great Neck Rd
76 residents recomanen
Mimosas and great food. Worth the long 45 min to 1.5 hour wait so go before you're hungry!
The food is amazing. Wednesday night 1/2 price bottles of wine. Get the special for the night if you can. Make reservations.
10 residents recomanen
Cobalt Grille
1624 Laskin Rd
10 residents recomanen
The food is amazing. Wednesday night 1/2 price bottles of wine. Get the special for the night if you can. Make reservations.
Best ceviche on earth! Carnitas, fresh tuna tacos. Specials, great salsa. I'm from SoCal and this is the ONLY place I will eat Mexican in Virginia. Very local spot, the TV's only play Spanish channels or soccer.
11 residents recomanen
Side Street Cantina
205 11th St
11 residents recomanen
Best ceviche on earth! Carnitas, fresh tuna tacos. Specials, great salsa. I'm from SoCal and this is the ONLY place I will eat Mexican in Virginia. Very local spot, the TV's only play Spanish channels or soccer.
Cuban Food. Tuesdays buy 1 meal get one. Very tiny place with great food. Dinner only
6 residents recomanen
Havana
1423 N Great Neck Rd
6 residents recomanen
Cuban Food. Tuesdays buy 1 meal get one. Very tiny place with great food. Dinner only
Authentic Hawaiian BBQ at a great price. If you go downtown, grab take out to keep for tomorrow
Aloha Hawaiian BBQ
7479 Tidewater Dr
Authentic Hawaiian BBQ at a great price. If you go downtown, grab take out to keep for tomorrow
Fine French food
9 residents recomanen
Le Yaca Virginia Beach
701 First Colonial Rd
9 residents recomanen
Fine French food
Poke, Acai bowls, BEST coffee funky surf cafe
42 residents recomanen
Zeke's Beans n Bowls VB
616 Norfolk Ave
42 residents recomanen
Poke, Acai bowls, BEST coffee funky surf cafe
good coffee nice atmosphere
43 residents recomanen
Java Surf Café & Espresso Bar
1807 Mediterranean Ave
43 residents recomanen
good coffee nice atmosphere
Great sandwiches. 11-5 daily.
34 residents recomanen
Taste
3603 Pacific Ave
34 residents recomanen
Great sandwiches. 11-5 daily.
If there is a LOCAL cuisine, this restaurant has nailed it. Make reservations!
61 residents recomanen
Tautog's Restaurant
205 23rd St
61 residents recomanen
If there is a LOCAL cuisine, this restaurant has nailed it. Make reservations!
Hipster eclectic small venue, need reservations. Higher end of budget.
38 residents recomanen
eat: an american bistro
4005 Atlantic Ave
38 residents recomanen
Hipster eclectic small venue, need reservations. Higher end of budget.
Best local sushi at a good price
7 residents recomanen
Soya Sushi Bar & Bistro
201 West 21st Street
7 residents recomanen
Best local sushi at a good price
Local breakfast venue
78 residents recomanen
Doc Taylor's Restaurant
207 23rd St
78 residents recomanen
Local breakfast venue
High quality, great atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating. Higher end of budget, make reservations.
46 residents recomanen
Terrapin Restaurant
3102 Holly Rd
46 residents recomanen
High quality, great atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating. Higher end of budget, make reservations.
Italian. Good, exactly what you want. Live music in the bar.
31 residents recomanen
Il Giardino Ristorante
910 Atlantic Ave
31 residents recomanen
Italian. Good, exactly what you want. Live music in the bar.
Hipster, Portland vibe. Really good coffee. BTW, no artificial sweeteners here so bring your own if you want them. Nice outdoor seating.
39 residents recomanen
Three Ships Coffee Roasters
607 19th St
39 residents recomanen
Hipster, Portland vibe. Really good coffee. BTW, no artificial sweeteners here so bring your own if you want them. Nice outdoor seating.
Coffee is good!
40 residents recomanen
Bad Ass Coffee
619 18th St
40 residents recomanen
Coffee is good!
Best burgers EVER! Forget Five Guys, these are the best! Great atmosphere, good beer, full bar and the burgers!
Craft Burger Bar
1706 Mediterranean Avenue
Best burgers EVER! Forget Five Guys, these are the best! Great atmosphere, good beer, full bar and the burgers!
Great Indian food. It's the only place in town to get it.
12 residents recomanen
Nawab Indian Cuisine
756 First Colonial Rd
12 residents recomanen
Great Indian food. It's the only place in town to get it.
It's new here. Very modern menu. Drinks are poured heavy, good service. Not cheap, but a nice dinner. Go early and hit the wine tasting!
11 residents recomanen
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
733 Lynnhaven Mall Loop
11 residents recomanen
It's new here. Very modern menu. Drinks are poured heavy, good service. Not cheap, but a nice dinner. Go early and hit the wine tasting!
They have good food, great wine in a small atmosphere. Locals go here. 40+ crowd.
21 residents recomanen
Eurasia Cafe
960 Laskin Rd
21 residents recomanen
They have good food, great wine in a small atmosphere. Locals go here. 40+ crowd.
Hipster, farm to table, trendy menu but they serve your beer in a wine glass which is really strange! 20-35 crowd.
42 residents recomanen
Esoteric
501 Virginia Beach Blvd
42 residents recomanen
Hipster, farm to table, trendy menu but they serve your beer in a wine glass which is really strange! 20-35 crowd.
I like this place for lunch on the weekends you can sit outside and listen to the music on the live stage. Sunday brunch is great as well. Casual atmosphere, lots of seating, great food.
64 residents recomanen
Mahi's Seafood & Sushi
615 Atlantic Ave
64 residents recomanen
I like this place for lunch on the weekends you can sit outside and listen to the music on the live stage. Sunday brunch is great as well. Casual atmosphere, lots of seating, great food.
Newer place, if you like fried Spam here you go! Hawaiian fusion is the best description I can give you. Added per guest recommendation.
14 residents recomanen
Aloha Snacks
501 Laskin Rd
14 residents recomanen
Newer place, if you like fried Spam here you go! Hawaiian fusion is the best description I can give you. Added per guest recommendation.
MY PERSONAL TOP LUNCH CHOICE....Harvest is the oceanfront's 1st and ONLY rooftop dining option. From here view the fireworks on Sunday and Wednesday. Enjoy the rooftop gardens were they grow their own herbs. As much as possible is locally sourced. Enjoy ordering a to go sandwich, side and drink, upgrade to a bottle of wine as well.
Harvest
1718 Atlantic Ave
MY PERSONAL TOP LUNCH CHOICE....Harvest is the oceanfront's 1st and ONLY rooftop dining option. From here view the fireworks on Sunday and Wednesday. Enjoy the rooftop gardens were they grow their own herbs. As much as possible is locally sourced. Enjoy ordering a to go sandwich, side and drink, upgrade to a bottle of wine as well.

Parks & Nature

There are miles of trails back here woven through a cypress swamp, sand dunes and surrounding our lakes and inlets. Park on the street for free or pay $5 to drive in. You can rent paddle boards in the back of the park.
6 residents recomanen
64th Street
64th Street
6 residents recomanen
There are miles of trails back here woven through a cypress swamp, sand dunes and surrounding our lakes and inlets. Park on the street for free or pay $5 to drive in. You can rent paddle boards in the back of the park.
Great Aquarium. 1/2 indoors and 1/2 outdoors. The adventure park is right nextdoor\
329 residents recomanen
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd
329 residents recomanen
Great Aquarium. 1/2 indoors and 1/2 outdoors. The adventure park is right nextdoor\

Arts & Culture

Within biking distance. Check out their website to see what they have going on.
125 residents recomanen
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
2200 Parks Ave
125 residents recomanen
Within biking distance. Check out their website to see what they have going on.
This is the most beautiful museum in the area. A wonderful glass collection among many other staple and rotating exhibits.
184 residents recomanen
Chrysler Museum of Art
1 Memorial Pl
184 residents recomanen
This is the most beautiful museum in the area. A wonderful glass collection among many other staple and rotating exhibits.
Airplanes & Dinosaurs! Yes, Dinos in true size sculputures in their own habitat. Just as fun as the many wonderful airplanes. An unexpected treat!
67 residents recomanen
Museu d'Aviació Militar
1341 Princess Anne Rd
67 residents recomanen
Airplanes & Dinosaurs! Yes, Dinos in true size sculputures in their own habitat. Just as fun as the many wonderful airplanes. An unexpected treat!
Something different! You can tour the inside
115 residents recomanen
Cape Henry Lighthouse (1881)
583 Atlantic Ave
115 residents recomanen
Something different! You can tour the inside
History, folklore, haunted! This place is a trip! They have ghost stories, staff dressed up, activities. Unexpected fun.
7 residents recomanen
Ferry Plantation House
4136 Cheswick Ln
7 residents recomanen
History, folklore, haunted! This place is a trip! They have ghost stories, staff dressed up, activities. Unexpected fun.
If you are into the military or ships this is great. The area at Waterside is good for lunch too. Go over to Waterside district for lunch or cruise the streets and shops of downtown Norfolk. Town Point Park has lots of events in the summer.
16 residents recomanen
Hampton Roads Naval Museum
1 Waterside Dr
16 residents recomanen
If you are into the military or ships this is great. The area at Waterside is good for lunch too. Go over to Waterside district for lunch or cruise the streets and shops of downtown Norfolk. Town Point Park has lots of events in the summer.
Today the Lynnhaven House is furnished as a historic house museum to interpret the period Francis Thelaball and his family lived there, from 1725 to 1727. Guided tours discuss the roles of the household members – Francis, his wife Abigail, their five sons, an apprentice, and several enslaved people – as well as the Tidewater world of the early 18th century.
Lynnhaven House
4409 Wishart Rd
Today the Lynnhaven House is furnished as a historic house museum to interpret the period Francis Thelaball and his family lived there, from 1725 to 1727. Guided tours discuss the roles of the household members – Francis, his wife Abigail, their five sons, an apprentice, and several enslaved people – as well as the Tidewater world of the early 18th century.
The Moses Myers House was built in 1792 and draws an exceptionally accurate picture of the life of this prosperous Jewish merchant and his family. More than 70 percent of the fine furnishings and paintings are original to the home.
8 residents recomanen
Moses Myers House
323 E Freemason St
8 residents recomanen
The Moses Myers House was built in 1792 and draws an exceptionally accurate picture of the life of this prosperous Jewish merchant and his family. More than 70 percent of the fine furnishings and paintings are original to the home.
Berthed at Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided or audio tour that will take you back in time to experience this majestic ship that earned five battle stars during World War II.
86 residents recomanen
USS Wisconsin BB-64
1 Waterside Dr
86 residents recomanen
Berthed at Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided or audio tour that will take you back in time to experience this majestic ship that earned five battle stars during World War II.
Also known as The Willoughyby-Baylor House. Built in 1794, this restored townhouse offers changing exhibitions. On view in 2013 is American Treasures, a selection of more than 50 of the best American paintings and sculptures from the Chrysler Collection. Free entry!
Willoughby-Baylor House
601 E Freemason St
Also known as The Willoughyby-Baylor House. Built in 1794, this restored townhouse offers changing exhibitions. On view in 2013 is American Treasures, a selection of more than 50 of the best American paintings and sculptures from the Chrysler Collection. Free entry!
The historic Francis Land House was once surrounded by hundreds of acres of farmland. It served as the home of Francis Land VI, a wealthy plantation owner from a prominent family in Princess Anne County, Virginia.
8 residents recomanen
Francis Land House
3131 Virginia Beach Blvd
8 residents recomanen
The historic Francis Land House was once surrounded by hundreds of acres of farmland. It served as the home of Francis Land VI, a wealthy plantation owner from a prominent family in Princess Anne County, Virginia.
They have sections of Civil War-era track, vintage hand tools and diagrams to teach hand signals to railroad trainees. There is a locomotive simulator, a ringing bell and a railroad car coupler .
NS Museum
3 Commercial Pl
They have sections of Civil War-era track, vintage hand tools and diagrams to teach hand signals to railroad trainees. There is a locomotive simulator, a ringing bell and a railroad car coupler .

Shopping

It's new! I have not been but heard it's nice. Visit their website for a list of stores.
161 residents recomanen
Norfolk Premium Outlets
1600 Premium Outlets Blvd
161 residents recomanen
It's new! I have not been but heard it's nice. Visit their website for a list of stores.
This is a large mall downtown Norfolk. If you are heading to see the city, hit up the Chrysler museum, Nautilus museum and Mac Center the cafe in Nordstrom's is outstanding!
154 residents recomanen
MacArthur Center
300 Monticello Ave
154 residents recomanen
This is a large mall downtown Norfolk. If you are heading to see the city, hit up the Chrysler museum, Nautilus museum and Mac Center the cafe in Nordstrom's is outstanding!
It's a mall. Everything you would expect.
99 residents recomanen
Lynnhaven Mall
701 Lynnhaven Pkwy
99 residents recomanen
It's a mall. Everything you would expect.
BEST selection of swimwear and cover-ups
Meg's Swimwear
307 Laskin Rd
BEST selection of swimwear and cover-ups
Guys & Girls stock up on your beach and surf gear here.
22 residents recomanen
17th Street Surf Shop
1612 Pacific Ave
22 residents recomanen
Guys & Girls stock up on your beach and surf gear here.
CHEAP STUFF! Get you "Virginia Beach" attire here. Swimsuits, towels, water shoes, hats, beach toys, junk, souvenirs. You need cheesy vacation stuff, here it is!
8 residents recomanen
Sunsations
3300 Atlantic Ave
8 residents recomanen
CHEAP STUFF! Get you "Virginia Beach" attire here. Swimsuits, towels, water shoes, hats, beach toys, junk, souvenirs. You need cheesy vacation stuff, here it is!

Entertainment & Activities

So fun! It's a bit expensive but a memory of a lifetime. Best for ages 14-50.
90 residents recomanen
iFLY VA Beach
2412 Pacific Ave
90 residents recomanen
So fun! It's a bit expensive but a memory of a lifetime. Best for ages 14-50.
This zoo is truly beautiful!
182 residents recomanen
Zoo de Virgínia
3500 Granby St
182 residents recomanen
This zoo is truly beautiful!
FUN
130 residents recomanen
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
801 General Booth Blvd
130 residents recomanen
FUN
This is the best one in the city.
7 residents recomanen
Escape Room Virginia Beach
4317 Bonney Rd
7 residents recomanen
This is the best one in the city.
Check listings on their websites of shows.
42 residents recomanen
Scope Arena
201 E Brambleton Ave
42 residents recomanen
Check listings on their websites of shows.
Movies with beer, wine and food. What other way should you watch a movie?
37 residents recomanen
Beach Cinema Alehouse
941 Laskin Rd
37 residents recomanen
Movies with beer, wine and food. What other way should you watch a movie?
Sports bar, pool, games, drinks and dance lessons.
32 residents recomanen
Dave & Buster's
701 Lynnhaven Pkwy
32 residents recomanen
Sports bar, pool, games, drinks and dance lessons.
If you have a group of 4 or more this is fun. Good food, music, open late, indoor golf competing with your friends.
111 residents recomanen
Topgolf
5444 Greenwich Rd
111 residents recomanen
If you have a group of 4 or more this is fun. Good food, music, open late, indoor golf competing with your friends.

Essentials

Not the least expensive store but a good selection and good quality.
39 residents recomanen
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
2800 Arctic Ave
39 residents recomanen
Not the least expensive store but a good selection and good quality.
Slurpees! Ice and Beer.
7 residents recomanen
7-Eleven
1010 Pacific Ave
7 residents recomanen
Slurpees! Ice and Beer.
7 residents recomanen
CVS
300 Laskin Rd
7 residents recomanen
Normal post hours. Full packaging and shipping supplies available for purchase.
Sea Pines Post Office
320 33rd St
Normal post hours. Full packaging and shipping supplies available for purchase.
It's Whole Foods. No into needed
53 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
1800 Laskin Rd
53 residents recomanen
It's Whole Foods. No into needed
Wine, beer, wine, beer, wine & beer
7 residents recomanen
Total Wine & More
1744 Laskin Rd
7 residents recomanen
Wine, beer, wine, beer, wine & beer