Guidebook for Virginia Beach
Food Scene
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1255 Fordham DrYummy, refreshing and healthy.
Cafe Moka
1000 Regent University DrPleasant coffee shop for reading or hanging out with friends.
Creative chef in a cute, casual, beachy restaurant that used to be an old house. Valet parking.
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Tautog's Restaurant
205 23rd StCreative chef in a cute, casual, beachy restaurant that used to be an old house. Valet parking.
It's listed as "Papa's Pizza" but we go there for their gyros.
Papa's Greek family restaurant, Papas pizza
5386 Kemps River DrIt's listed as "Papa's Pizza" but we go there for their gyros.
Pulcinella Italian Restaurant
1255 Fordham DrAuthentic Sicilian food. Small, friendly atmosphere.
Great sandwiches and desserts, on the way home from the beach, close to Oceana Naval Air Station.
PMS Deli
1789 London Bridge RdGreat sandwiches and desserts, on the way home from the beach, close to Oceana Naval Air Station.
Restaurant, outdoor music, and King Neptune Statue on the beach.
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Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
3001 Atlantic AveRestaurant, outdoor music, and King Neptune Statue on the beach.
Amazing Glazed
321 Johnstown RdThey make their donuts as you order so they are hot.
Delicious omelets. They advertise "fresh innovative food in a hip family environment."
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The Egg Bistro
501 Kempsville RdDelicious omelets. They advertise "fresh innovative food in a hip family environment."
Nice atmosphere, you can enjoy drinks and dinner while sitting outdoors and watching the music and people passing by the big fountain.
Sonoma
189 Central Park AveNice atmosphere, you can enjoy drinks and dinner while sitting outdoors and watching the music and people passing by the big fountain.
"Creative take on southern comfort food." Nice outdoor seating as well as indoor.
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Tupelo Honey
4501 Main St"Creative take on southern comfort food." Nice outdoor seating as well as indoor.
Fun lively atmosphere with great view of the ocean and boardwalk. They offer seafood and a sushi bar. Sometimes they have live music.
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Mahi's Seafood & Sushi
615 Atlantic AveFun lively atmosphere with great view of the ocean and boardwalk. They offer seafood and a sushi bar. Sometimes they have live music.
Everything Else
Nice neighborhood beach with easy parking. Bathhouse. Away from the touristy shops and crowds. Surfing beach separated from swimmers' beach.
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Croatan Beach
Nice neighborhood beach with easy parking. Bathhouse. Away from the touristy shops and crowds. Surfing beach separated from swimmers' beach.
MacArthur Center
300 Monticello AveNice mall in Norfolk.
If you like baseball...
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I-Club ye-Baseball ye-Norfolk Tides e-Harbor Park Stadium
150 Park AveIf you like baseball...
Parks & Nature
Hiking on well marked trails in a natural setting.
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First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveHiking on well marked trails in a natural setting.
Mount Trashmore Park
310 Edwin DrIsityalo seNorfolk Botanical
6700 Azalea Garden RdMuseum dedicated to local marine life.
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdMuseum dedicated to local marine life.
Drinks & Nightlife
Funny Bone
217 Central Park AveComedy club
Twist Martini & Associates
4517 Commerce StSightseeing
Oceanfront Bike Path
Oceanfront Bike PathUSS Wisconsin BB-64
1 Waterside DrA 45 minute drive to a very interesting representation of early colonial settlement.
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JMSTWN Settlement station
A 45 minute drive to a very interesting representation of early colonial settlement.
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
310 S England StArts & Culture
Chrysler Museum of Art
1 Memorial PlHermitage Museum and Gardens
7637 N Shore RdLynnhaven House
4409 Wishart RdHistoric home
Thoroughgood House
1636 Parish RdHistoric home
Francis Land House
3131 Virginia Beach BlvdHistoric home
Great glass studio offering daily demonstrations at noon. They also offer participatory workshops.
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The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio
745 Duke StGreat glass studio offering daily demonstrations at noon. They also offer participatory workshops.
Shopping
Pembroke Mall
4554 Virginia Beach BlvdLynnhaven Mall
701 Lynnhaven PkwyClothes Mentor
2701 N Mall DrNice selection of ladies' pre-owned clothing at bargain prices.