Guidebook for Virginia Beach
Parks & Nature
You can actually zipline through the natural habitat next to the Aquarium!
130 locals recommend
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
801 General Booth BlvdYou can actually zipline through the natural habitat next to the Aquarium!
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveGreat views, lighthouse, and historical area
Sandbridge Beach
You have to see it to understand.
Call ahead to see what is in season - and go pick your own blueberries, blackberries, and more!
Pungo Blueberries Etc
3477 Muddy Creek RdCall ahead to see what is in season - and go pick your own blueberries, blackberries, and more!
Beautiful beach with area just for surfers. Public parking is available.
21 locals recommend
Croatan Beach
Beautiful beach with area just for surfers. Public parking is available.
Chic's Beach
Popular beach with great views
Entertainment & Activities
Spend the day swimming, sunning and riding the water rides! Great for kids of all ages
173 locals recommend
Ocean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth BlvdSpend the day swimming, sunning and riding the water rides! Great for kids of all ages
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdBeautiful well kept amusement park
Pungo Strawberry Festival
1776 Princess Anne RdOnce a year can not miss!
Essentials
Kroger
4625 Shore DrThis is the closest grocery store
ALDI
1436 Kempsville RdAmazing discount store, related to Trader Joe's.
Lidl
6196 Providence RdInexpensive great find, groceries similar to Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's
503 Hilltop PlazaThis is the closest Trader Joe's
Whole Foods Market
1800 Laskin RdThis is the closest Whole Foods Market
Shopping
Norfolk Premium Outlets
1600 Premium Outlets BlvdLarge Outlet Mall - gotta get the deals!
Lynnhaven Mall
701 Lynnhaven PkwyMacArthur Center
300 Monticello AveUpscale mall with Nordstrom
Arts & Culture
Nauticus
1 Waterside DrTour a real battleship on the Elizabeth River
Drinks & Nightlife
Waterside has a little of everything - restaurants, bars, and a ferris wheel. Take the Portsmouth ferry from here across the Elizabeth River and visit the museums in Portsmouth.
143 locals recommend
Waterside District
333 Waterside DrWaterside has a little of everything - restaurants, bars, and a ferris wheel. Take the Portsmouth ferry from here across the Elizabeth River and visit the museums in Portsmouth.
Chick's Oyster Bar
2143 Vista CirGreat fresh oysters, right on the water. Good beer selection.
Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveHome of the original Orange Crush!
The Ghent area of Norfolk comes alive on weekend nights - multiple bars, restaurants, and music venues all within walking distance of each other.
52 locals recommend
Ghent
The Ghent area of Norfolk comes alive on weekend nights - multiple bars, restaurants, and music venues all within walking distance of each other.
Food Scene
A huge array of restaurants and fun shops, with free parking. There are frequently outdoor musicians.
15 locals recommend
Town Center Drive
Town Center DriveA huge array of restaurants and fun shops, with free parking. There are frequently outdoor musicians.
This is the closest Chik-Fil-A, because no trip south is complete without a visit!
16 locals recommend
Chick-fil-A
901 Frederick BlvdThis is the closest Chik-Fil-A, because no trip south is complete without a visit!
Fresh seafood on the water - you can arrive by boat!
41 locals recommend
Bubba's Seafood Restaurant and Crabhouse
3323 Shore DrFresh seafood on the water - you can arrive by boat!
Citrus
357 N Great Neck RdBest breakfast/brunch in town!
Tupelo Honey
4501 Main StSouthern cooking with a modern twist
Carhop service still available - great BBQ sandwiches and they invented the waffle cone here - get it fresh!
15 locals recommend
Doumar's Cones & Barbecue
1919 Monticello AveCarhop service still available - great BBQ sandwiches and they invented the waffle cone here - get it fresh!
Tautog's Restaurant
205 23rd StAn oceanfront gem in an old house. Reservations critical.
Excellent seafood and steaks on the beachfront on the first floor of the Hilton Oceanfront.
104 locals recommend
Catch 31 Fish House & Bar
3001 Atlantic AveExcellent seafood and steaks on the beachfront on the first floor of the Hilton Oceanfront.
Duck donuts are an outer banks creation - make your own dream creation!
15 locals recommend
Duck Donuts
233 Laskin RdDuck donuts are an outer banks creation - make your own dream creation!
Captain George's is famous for their seafood buffet. The crab legs are legendary. Be prepared to eat!
45 locals recommend
Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
1956 Laskin RdCaptain George's is famous for their seafood buffet. The crab legs are legendary. Be prepared to eat!