Food scene
Cova is great stop morning or night! It is a coffee shop in the morning and a brewery in the afternoon/evening. They also have food trucks daily, and it is only an ~8 min walk from the airbnb!
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COVA Brewing Company
9529 Shore DrCova is great stop morning or night! It is a coffee shop in the morning and a brewery in the afternoon/evening. They also have food trucks daily, and it is only an ~8 min walk from the airbnb!
Lola's Beach Cantina
Great food, great vibe, and literally a 3 minute drive from our house!
Great restaurant on the marina with great food and drinks!
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Stony’s Dockside Bar and Grill
8166 Shore DrGreat restaurant on the marina with great food and drinks!
An absolute classic - only a couple blocks for our house and has all the classic and tasty breakfast diner food.
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Sandfiddler Cafe
9561 Shore DrAn absolute classic - only a couple blocks for our house and has all the classic and tasty breakfast diner food.
This is an awesome brewery about a 5 min drive from the Airbnb (the guidebook map currently shows it in the wrong place). For food, they have snacks/appetizers available for purchase Mon-Tues and yummy barbeque Wed-Sun.
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The Bold Mariner Brewing Co
1901 East Ocean View AvenueThis is an awesome brewery about a 5 min drive from the Airbnb (the guidebook map currently shows it in the wrong place). For food, they have snacks/appetizers available for purchase Mon-Tues and yummy barbeque Wed-Sun.
Shopping
There is a store here for everyone. A great destination to spend the afternoon shopping and grabbing a meal or snack.
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Norfolk Premium Outlets
1600 Premium Outlets BlvdThere is a store here for everyone. A great destination to spend the afternoon shopping and grabbing a meal or snack.
IKEA is an awesome place to wander for home, interior design, and organizational inspiration. And then snag a few things to take home!
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IKEA
1500 Ikea WayIKEA is an awesome place to wander for home, interior design, and organizational inspiration. And then snag a few things to take home!
Sightseeing
Soo many hiking and biking trails. $10 parking fee but so worth it!
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First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveSoo many hiking and biking trails. $10 parking fee but so worth it!
Beautiful blooms and splash pad in the summer, Christmas light show in the winter, watch planes take off/land at the airport overlook year round! Just 10 mins away.
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Isityalo seNorfolk Botanical
6700 Azalea Garden RdBeautiful blooms and splash pad in the summer, Christmas light show in the winter, watch planes take off/land at the airport overlook year round! Just 10 mins away.
Lots of animals to see and has a splash pad in the summer months! 20-25 mins away.
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Virginia Zoo
3500 Granby StLots of animals to see and has a splash pad in the summer months! 20-25 mins away.
Educational/Interesting
A great activity for families - explore the exhibits, watch an IMAX movie, take a boat tour. You could spend a full afternoon/day here - worth the 35 min car ride.
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdA great activity for families - explore the exhibits, watch an IMAX movie, take a boat tour. You could spend a full afternoon/day here - worth the 35 min car ride.
Tour a naval battleship and the museum associated with it. Fascinating history, 30 mins away
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Nauticus
1 Waterside DrTour a naval battleship and the museum associated with it. Fascinating history, 30 mins away
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Beach Access from the Home
Beach access is available at 17th or 19th Bay St. There are crosswalks at both of these streets to cross E Ocean View Ave (the main road). It is a straight shot across the street and to the beach (you will see the steps to the beach access).