Madeline’s guidebook
Food scene
The Bold Mariner Brewing Co
1901 East Ocean View AvenueLocal Brewery and BBQ spot
Jessy's Taqueria
3201 E Ocean View AveAuthentic Mexican Restaurant
Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveBeachfront eatery for local fish
Doc Taylor's Restaurant
207 23rd StSouthern breakfasts & Bloody Mary's
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Norfolk
131 Granby StThe Porch on Long Creek
2109 W Great Neck RdRazzo
1650 West Little Creek RoadItalian dishes
Seafood focused eatery with an eclectic menu & lively bar scene
73 locals recommend
Guadalajara Bar And Grill
2916 Shore DrSeafood focused eatery with an eclectic menu & lively bar scene
The Bee and The Biscuit
1785 Princess Anne RdGreat brunch spot
Simple Eats Restaurant
3152 Shore DrBrunch restaurant
Redwood Smoke Shack
2001 Manteo StAmazing BBQ spot
Longboards East Beach
4521 Pretty Lake AveA W Shucks Raw Bar & Grill
2200 Colonial AveSeafood restaurant
Cogan's Pizza
1901 Colonial AvePizza restaurant with draft beers
The Shanty
33 Marina RdSteamer buckets & live music on the bay
Bowman's Garden Center LLC
315 Green StGerman restaurant with 300+ global brews
Chick's Oyster Bar
2143 Vista CirCoffee shops
COVA Brewing Company
9529 Shore DrCoffee shop and Brewery! A local favorite.
Coaster Coffee
8418 Tidewater DrDrinks + Nightlife
Stony’s Dockside Bar and Grill
8166 Shore Dr80/20 Burger Bar
123 W 21st StThe Shack
712 Atlantic AveOutdoor bar with games
Sightseeing
Bustling gathering place- features casual eateries, bars, & live music by the waterfront
143 locals recommend
Waterside District
333 Waterside DrBustling gathering place- features casual eateries, bars, & live music by the waterfront
The Ocean View Fishing Pier is the longest free-standing fishing pier in North America! The pier also has an open-air rooftop restaurant overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.
38 locals recommend
Ocean View Fishing Pier
Ocean View Fishing PierThe Ocean View Fishing Pier is the longest free-standing fishing pier in North America! The pier also has an open-air rooftop restaurant overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.
Ice cream + Gelato
Urban Outfitters
271 Granby StIce cream shop
Parks + Nature
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveOur favorite spot for hikes!
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
3100 Desert RdKiptopeke State Park
3540 Kiptopeke DrBeaverdam Park
8687 Roaring Springs RdMerchants Millpond State Park
176 Mill Pond RdNorfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden RdEntertainment + Activities
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdVirginia Zoo
3500 Granby StVirginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdTopgolf
5444 Greenwich Rd