Guidebook for Virginia Beach
Essentials
Food Lion
3208 Holland RdLynnann Laundry
487 S Lynnhaven Rd4 minutes away
Wells Fargo Bank
2700 Washington AveNavy Federal Credit Union - ATM
Walmart Supercenter
657 Phoenix DrStarbucks
241 Laskin RdParks & Nature
Come here to hike, go for a run, or camp out. Also enjoy a picnic, swimming, or fishing.
Entrance is off Shore Drive. About $5 entrance fee depending on the time of day. A "secret" second entrance is located on 64th street landside. Look for "Seashore State Park" signs leading up to 64th street. Go through this way to walk the trail right on the bay. More activities such as canoeing and jet skiing are seasonally offered. Look for the secret rope swing.
http://www.first-landing-state-park.org/
340 locals recommend
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveCome here to hike, go for a run, or camp out. Also enjoy a picnic, swimming, or fishing.
Entrance is off Shore Drive. About $5 entrance fee depending on the time of day. A "secret" second entrance is located on 64th street landside. Look for "Seashore State Park" signs leading up to 64th street. Go through this way to walk the trail right on the bay. More activities such as canoeing and jet skiing are seasonally offered. Look for the secret rope swing.
http://www.first-landing-state-park.org/
Yes, it is a pile of trash. But it is better then it sounds! Mount Trashmore has picnic areas, playground areas, four outside volleyball courts, walking trails, lakes for fishing, and a skate park.
12 locals recommend
Mount Trashmore Park Road
Mount Trashmore Park RoadYes, it is a pile of trash. But it is better then it sounds! Mount Trashmore has picnic areas, playground areas, four outside volleyball courts, walking trails, lakes for fishing, and a skate park.
Entertainment & Activities
Laser Quest
2682 Dean Drhttps://www.laserquest.com/
The local Amphitheater that hosts many big named artists. Check out the website to see upcoming shows.
About 20 minutes away.
https://www.livenation.com/venues/14474/veterans-united-home-loans-amphitheater-at-virginia-beach
56 locals recommend
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
3550 Cellar Door WayThe local Amphitheater that hosts many big named artists. Check out the website to see upcoming shows.
About 20 minutes away.
https://www.livenation.com/venues/14474/veterans-united-home-loans-amphitheater-at-virginia-beach
https://www.virginiaaquarium.com
29 locals recommend
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center (Marsh Pavilion)
801 General Booth Boulevardhttps://www.virginiaaquarium.com
The Convention Center holds many various events such as Comicon, Symphonies, dog shows, and other events. Check out their website for more information.
https://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/convention-center/
34 locals recommend
The Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th StThe Convention Center holds many various events such as Comicon, Symphonies, dog shows, and other events. Check out their website for more information.
https://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/convention-center/
Premier comedy club located in Town Center of Virginia Beach surrounded by excellent restaurants.
vb.funnybone.com/
45 locals recommend
Funny Bone
217 Central Park AvePremier comedy club located in Town Center of Virginia Beach surrounded by excellent restaurants.
vb.funnybone.com/
Indoor Skydiving located at the oceanfront.
www.iflyworld.com/virginia-beach/
90 locals recommend
iFLY VA Beach
2412 Pacific AveIndoor Skydiving located at the oceanfront.
www.iflyworld.com/virginia-beach/
Ocean Breeze Water Park
Check out the website for more information.
www.oceanbreezewaterpark.com/
173 locals recommend
Ocean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth BlvdOcean Breeze Water Park
Check out the website for more information.
www.oceanbreezewaterpark.com/
Arts & Culture
The Virginia MOCA is a nonprofit organization that works to educate visitors by promoting contemporary art with interactive activities and hands-on activities.
http://www.virginiamoca.org/
125 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
2200 Parks AveThe Virginia MOCA is a nonprofit organization that works to educate visitors by promoting contemporary art with interactive activities and hands-on activities.
http://www.virginiamoca.org/
Shopping
Many stores available to you right around the corner! Includes L.L. Bean, Maggie McFly's, AMC Theatres, Dave & Busters, and an Apple store.
99 locals recommend
Lynnhaven Mall
701 Lynnhaven Pkwy Many stores available to you right around the corner! Includes L.L. Bean, Maggie McFly's, AMC Theatres, Dave & Busters, and an Apple store.
Good opportunity to save some money shopping at the Norfolk Premium Outlets!
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/norfolk/stores
161 locals recommend
Norfolk Premium Outlets
1600 Premium Outlets BlvdGood opportunity to save some money shopping at the Norfolk Premium Outlets!
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/norfolk/stores
Check out the VB Farmer's Market website to see what kind of features they offer and the special events going on. Some include organic grocers, butcher shop, seafood market, candy shop, dairy and ice cream, home and garden gifts, and more.
www.vbgov.com/government/departments/agriculture/farmers-market/Pages/default.aspx
19 locals recommend
Virginia Beach Farmers Market
3640 Dam Neck RdCheck out the VB Farmer's Market website to see what kind of features they offer and the special events going on. Some include organic grocers, butcher shop, seafood market, candy shop, dairy and ice cream, home and garden gifts, and more.
www.vbgov.com/government/departments/agriculture/farmers-market/Pages/default.aspx
Find any beach item including surfboards, bathing suits, shoes, hats, koozies, sunglasses, surf lessons, and more here at the WRV
www.waveridingvehicles.com/
20 locals recommend
Wave Riding Vehicles
1900 Cypress AveFind any beach item including surfboards, bathing suits, shoes, hats, koozies, sunglasses, surf lessons, and more here at the WRV
www.waveridingvehicles.com/
Food Scene
Restaurant on the Inlet and Cabana that serves fresh and local seafood. Has outdoor seating including gliding tables and seasonal fire pits.
73 locals recommend
Rudee's Restaurant and Cabana Bar
227 Mediterranean AvenueRestaurant on the Inlet and Cabana that serves fresh and local seafood. Has outdoor seating including gliding tables and seasonal fire pits.
Locally owned restaurant with a laid back vibe that serves breakfast all day long, has a 100 bottle beer selection, wine and a selection of yummy mimosas and Bloody Marys for your "hair of the dog".
14 locals recommend
Hair of the Dog Eatery, Virginia Beach
4000 Virginia Beach BlvdLocally owned restaurant with a laid back vibe that serves breakfast all day long, has a 100 bottle beer selection, wine and a selection of yummy mimosas and Bloody Marys for your "hair of the dog".
In the mood for Chinese? Hong Kong Inn is not only a Chinese restaurant but a music venue and a comedy club that has a great happy hour. Only 5 minutes away.
https://www.waveridingvehicles.com/
Hong Kong Inn
277 North Lynnhaven RoadIn the mood for Chinese? Hong Kong Inn is not only a Chinese restaurant but a music venue and a comedy club that has a great happy hour. Only 5 minutes away.
https://www.waveridingvehicles.com/
Exclusively serves brunch located in two different locations: North Great Neck Rd and West Great Neck Rd. Open from 7 am to 3 pm and has an amazing breakfast, lunch, and drink menu. As seen on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!
76 locals recommend
Citrus
357 N Great Neck RdExclusively serves brunch located in two different locations: North Great Neck Rd and West Great Neck Rd. Open from 7 am to 3 pm and has an amazing breakfast, lunch, and drink menu. As seen on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!
Bread Box Cafe
3157 Virginia Beach Blvd Good brunch options at modest price.
Green Parrot Grille is located over by Chics Beach. Offers brunch and many great classic American foods. Good drink offers and close to many Chick's Beach entrances.
http://www.greenparrotgrille.com
14 locals recommend
Green Parrot Grille
4494 Lookout RdGreen Parrot Grille is located over by Chics Beach. Offers brunch and many great classic American foods. Good drink offers and close to many Chick's Beach entrances.
http://www.greenparrotgrille.com
Great Italian food located over by Chic's beach!
www.ziamarie.com/
23 locals recommend
Zia Marie Restaurant
2272 Lookout RdGreat Italian food located over by Chic's beach!
www.ziamarie.com/
Located on Shore Drive great for events with an ocean views and a variety of seafood, flatbread pizza, and cocktails.
shellfishcova.com/index.php/the-back-deck
37 locals recommend
The Back Deck
3323 Shore DrLocated on Shore Drive great for events with an ocean views and a variety of seafood, flatbread pizza, and cocktails.
shellfishcova.com/index.php/the-back-deck
Excellent brunch venue that offers very large mimosas to share. Located in two locations: Shore Drive and Laskin Rd. Is very popular, so expect a wait on the weekends.
baylocalvb.com/
115 locals recommend
Bay Local Eatery
2917 Shore DrExcellent brunch venue that offers very large mimosas to share. Located in two locations: Shore Drive and Laskin Rd. Is very popular, so expect a wait on the weekends.
baylocalvb.com/
A great lunch option. Serves delicious sandwiches, salads, gelato, and has very tasty house dressing. Located all throughout Hampton Roads. At the Shore Drive location, Taste has it's own farmer's market and occasionally live outdoor music. Taste has a small gift shop at all locations.
www.taste.online/
34 locals recommend
Taste
3603 Pacific AveA great lunch option. Serves delicious sandwiches, salads, gelato, and has very tasty house dressing. Located all throughout Hampton Roads. At the Shore Drive location, Taste has it's own farmer's market and occasionally live outdoor music. Taste has a small gift shop at all locations.
www.taste.online/
Really great food for a great date night. Prices vary, but there is always really good drink specials and fresh entrees.
8 locals recommend
Bonefish Grill
3333 Virginia Beach BlvdReally great food for a great date night. Prices vary, but there is always really good drink specials and fresh entrees.
Local to Virginia and North Carolina Duck Donuts is a great place to get gourmet donuts with daily specials. There is also a smaller lunch menu as well as coffee and other baked goods. https://www.duckdonuts.com/menu/featured-donuts/
15 locals recommend
Duck Donuts
233 Laskin RdLocal to Virginia and North Carolina Duck Donuts is a great place to get gourmet donuts with daily specials. There is also a smaller lunch menu as well as coffee and other baked goods. https://www.duckdonuts.com/menu/featured-donuts/
Local Mexican food that has an excellent drink menu as well as being especially tasty.
Ensenada Mexican Restaurant
2824 Virginia Beach Blvd Local Mexican food that has an excellent drink menu as well as being especially tasty.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewery located right by the bay off Shore Dr. Usually has food trucks but if not The Patriot Pub right down the street is a great option to stop by for food. Has cornhole and outdoor seating area. Dogs are welcome!
56 locals recommend
Commonwealth Brewing
2444 Pleasure House RdBrewery located right by the bay off Shore Dr. Usually has food trucks but if not The Patriot Pub right down the street is a great option to stop by for food. Has cornhole and outdoor seating area. Dogs are welcome!
Excellent seafood and restaurant during the day, fun bar and music venue at night. Waterman's are famous for their orange crush. Come here to enjoy a nice night on the boardwalk at the oceanfront, and maybe stay later for an orange crush and some live music!
www.watermans.com/
195 locals recommend
Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveExcellent seafood and restaurant during the day, fun bar and music venue at night. Waterman's are famous for their orange crush. Come here to enjoy a nice night on the boardwalk at the oceanfront, and maybe stay later for an orange crush and some live music!
www.watermans.com/
Outdoor bar perfect for when the weather is nice out. Has every outdoor game you can think of: cornhole, ring toss, large connect four, ping pong, and more. Also has multiple fire pits and hammocks for people to lounge on.
www.theshackvb.com/
84 locals recommend
The Shack
712 Atlantic AveOutdoor bar perfect for when the weather is nice out. Has every outdoor game you can think of: cornhole, ring toss, large connect four, ping pong, and more. Also has multiple fire pits and hammocks for people to lounge on.
www.theshackvb.com/
A wine bar and restaurant that offers tours as well as 800 different wines from around the world including their very own wine for you to taste.
Located in Norfolk AND it's new location at Chic's Beach on Shore Drive.
mermaidwinery.com
51 locals recommend
Mermaid Winery
330 W 22nd StA wine bar and restaurant that offers tours as well as 800 different wines from around the world including their very own wine for you to taste.
Located in Norfolk AND it's new location at Chic's Beach on Shore Drive.
mermaidwinery.com