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 recommandé par les habitants
Tempt Restaurant & Lounge
3102 Holly Rd
14 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Catch 31 Fish House & Bar
3001 Atlantic Ave
104 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Waterside District
333 Waterside Dr
143 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Pacifica
328 40th St
41 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Chops
336 Laskin Rd
7 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Smartmouth Brewing Company
313 32nd St
24 recommandé par les habitants
Cool vibes, good beer, great patio
Good eats, good beer
6 recommandé par les habitants
Home Republic Brewing Co
328 Laskin Rd
6 recommandé par les habitants
Good eats, good beer
BEST pizza ever!
18 recommandé par les habitants
Wasserhund Brewing Company
1805 Laskin Rd
18 recommandé par les habitants
BEST pizza ever!
Great outdoor area, steamed shrimp, live music stage
48 recommandé par les habitants
Chix on the Beach
701 Atlantic Ave
48 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Calypso Bar & Grill
1101 Atlantic Ave
40 recommandé par les habitants
Sunday Rasta Band! Every night live music, great wings, sports bar. Covered outdoor area ocean side.
ORANGE CRUSHES!
195 recommandé par les habitants
Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic Ave
195 recommandé par les habitants
ORANGE CRUSHES!
Seafood, music, drinks. Good prices w/outdoor seating.
23 recommandé par les habitants
CP Shuckers Cafe & Raw Bar
2407 Pacific Ave
23 recommandé par les habitants
Seafood, music, drinks. Good prices w/outdoor seating.
TOTALLY OUTDOOR seasonal bar. Thatched roofs, dirt, corn hole, good summer crushes, younger crowd.
84 recommandé par les habitants
The Shack
712 Atlantic Ave
84 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Repeal Bourbon & Burgers
202 22nd St
24 recommandé par les habitants
Good selection of Bourbons. It's dark inside and hipster. Good burgers, specialty cocktails.
Irish pub. Usually has live music starting at 9
16 recommandé par les habitants
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pubs
2914 Pacific Ave
16 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Lager Heads
3315 Atlantic Ave
27 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Croc's 19th Street Bistro
620 19th St
24 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Tarnished Truth Distilling Company
4200 Atlantic Ave
11 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
New River Taphouse
1716 Pleasure House Rd
8 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Nick's Hospitality Restaurant
508 Laskin Road
10 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Pelon's Baja Grill
3619 Pacific Ave
33 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Bay Local Eatery
2917 Shore Dr
115 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Citrus
357 N Great Neck Rd
76 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Cobalt Grille
1624 Laskin Rd
10 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Side Street Cantina
205 11th St
11 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Havana
1423 N Great Neck Rd
6 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Le Yaca Virginia Beach
701 First Colonial Rd
9 recommandé par les habitants
Fine French food
Poke, Acai bowls, BEST coffee funky surf cafe
42 recommandé par les habitants
Zeke's Beans n Bowls VB
616 Norfolk Ave
42 recommandé par les habitants
Poke, Acai bowls, BEST coffee funky surf cafe
good coffee nice atmosphere
43 recommandé par les habitants
Java Surf Café & Espresso Bar
1807 Mediterranean Ave
43 recommandé par les habitants
good coffee nice atmosphere
Great sandwiches. 11-5 daily.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Taste
3603 Pacific Ave
34 recommandé par les habitants
Great sandwiches. 11-5 daily.
If there is a LOCAL cuisine, this restaurant has nailed it. Make reservations!
61 recommandé par les habitants
Tautog's Restaurant
205 23rd St
61 recommandé par les habitants
If there is a LOCAL cuisine, this restaurant has nailed it. Make reservations!
Hipster eclectic small venue, need reservations. Higher end of budget.
38 recommandé par les habitants
eat: an american bistro
4005 Atlantic Ave
38 recommandé par les habitants
Hipster eclectic small venue, need reservations. Higher end of budget.
Best local sushi at a good price
7 recommandé par les habitants
Soya Sushi Bar & Bistro
201 West 21st Street
7 recommandé par les habitants
Best local sushi at a good price
Local breakfast venue
78 recommandé par les habitants
Doc Taylor's Restaurant
207 23rd St
78 recommandé par les habitants
Local breakfast venue
High quality, great atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating. Higher end of budget, make reservations.
46 recommandé par les habitants
Terrapin Restaurant
3102 Holly Rd
46 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Il Giardino Ristorante
910 Atlantic Ave
31 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Three Ships Coffee Roasters
607 19th St
39 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Bad Ass Coffee
619 18th St
40 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Nawab Indian Cuisine
756 First Colonial Rd
12 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
733 Lynnhaven Mall Loop
11 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Eurasia Cafe
960 Laskin Rd
21 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Esoteric
501 Virginia Beach Blvd
42 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Mahi's Seafood & Sushi
615 Atlantic Ave
64 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Aloha Snacks
501 Laskin Rd
14 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
64th Street
64th Street
6 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd
329 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Musée d'art contemporain de Virginie
2200 Parks Ave
125 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Musée d'art Chrysler
1 Memorial Pl
184 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Military Aviation Museum
1341 Princess Anne Rd
67 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Phare de Cape Henry (1881)
583 Atlantic Ave
115 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Ferry Plantation House
4136 Cheswick Ln
7 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Musée naval de Hampton Roads
1 Waterside Dr
16 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Moses Myers House
323 E Freemason St
8 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
USS Wisconsin BB-64
1 Waterside Dr
86 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Francis Land House
3131 Virginia Beach Blvd
8 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Magasins d'usine Norfolk Premium Outlets
1600 Premium Outlets Blvd
161 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
MacArthur Center
300 Monticello Ave
154 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Lynnhaven Mall
701 Lynnhaven Pkwy
99 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
17th Street Surf Shop
1612 Pacific Ave
22 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Sunsations
3300 Atlantic Ave
8 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
iFLY VA Beach
2412 Pacific Ave
90 recommandé par les habitants
So fun! It's a bit expensive but a memory of a lifetime. Best for ages 14-50.
This zoo is truly beautiful!
182 recommandé par les habitants
Virginia Zoo
3500 Granby St
182 recommandé par les habitants
This zoo is truly beautiful!
FUN
130 recommandé par les habitants
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
801 General Booth Blvd
130 recommandé par les habitants
FUN
This is the best one in the city.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Escape Room Virginia Beach
4317 Bonney Rd
7 recommandé par les habitants
This is the best one in the city.
Check listings on their websites of shows.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Scope Arena
201 E Brambleton Ave
42 recommandé par les habitants
Check listings on their websites of shows.
Movies with beer, wine and food. What other way should you watch a movie?
37 recommandé par les habitants
Beach Cinema Alehouse
941 Laskin Rd
37 recommandé par les habitants
Movies with beer, wine and food. What other way should you watch a movie?
Sports bar, pool, games, drinks and dance lessons.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Dave & Buster's
701 Lynnhaven Pkwy
32 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Topgolf
5444 Greenwich Rd
111 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
2800 Arctic Ave
39 recommandé par les habitants
Not the least expensive store but a good selection and good quality.
Slurpees! Ice and Beer.
7 recommandé par les habitants
7-Eleven
1010 Pacific Ave
7 recommandé par les habitants
Slurpees! Ice and Beer.
7 recommandé par les habitants
CVS
300 Laskin Rd
7 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
1800 Laskin Rd
53 recommandé par les habitants
It's Whole Foods. No into needed
Wine, beer, wine, beer, wine & beer
7 recommandé par les habitants
Total Wine & More
1744 Laskin Rd
7 recommandé par les habitants
Wine, beer, wine, beer, wine & beer