Guidebook for Virginia Beach
Sightseeing
Good first stop when looking for things to do in Virginia Beach.
City of Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
600 22nd StreetGood first stop when looking for things to do in Virginia Beach.
Try your hand at fishing or just take in the views.
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Virginia Beach Fishing Pier
Virginia Beach Fishing PierTry your hand at fishing or just take in the views.
Neptune Statue
3001 Atlantic AvenueStatue of King Neptune. A Virginia Beach landmark.
Great place to spend a rainy day, or any day for that matter.
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdGreat place to spend a rainy day, or any day for that matter.
One of the oldest lighthouses on the east coast.
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I-Cape Henry Lighthouse (1881)
583 Atlantic AveOne of the oldest lighthouses on the east coast.
Great park with miles of nature trails. One side borders the Chesapeake Bay and the other, the Lynnhaven River.
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First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveGreat park with miles of nature trails. One side borders the Chesapeake Bay and the other, the Lynnhaven River.
Arts & Culture
If you're here for a large convention or trade show, this is probably where it will be.
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The Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th StIf you're here for a large convention or trade show, this is probably where it will be.
Drinks & Nightlife
Croc's 19th Street Bistro
620 19th StGreat food, local upscale vibe.
Local favorite, happy hour from noon till 8 pm. Good mix of all age groups, but tends toward middle aged. Very casual, shorts and flipflops in summer, jeans and t-shirts in cool weather.
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Calypso Bar & Grill
1101 Atlantic AveLocal favorite, happy hour from noon till 8 pm. Good mix of all age groups, but tends toward middle aged. Very casual, shorts and flipflops in summer, jeans and t-shirts in cool weather.
Local craft beer brewery that also serves good food.
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Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co.
1805 Kempsville RdLocal craft beer brewery that also serves good food.
Nice outdoor dining by fire pits. Next to the 31st St park. Good food and atmosphere.
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Catch 31 Fish House & Bar
3001 Atlantic AveNice outdoor dining by fire pits. Next to the 31st St park. Good food and atmosphere.
1706 Mediterranean Ave
Eclectic local bar with good food. Lot's of local color.
Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveFamous for creating the Orange Crush.
Food Scene
Popular breakfast restaurant with the locals. Early bird special until 7 am. A VB tradition.
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Mary's Restaurant
616 Virginia Beach BlvdPopular breakfast restaurant with the locals. Early bird special until 7 am. A VB tradition.
Excellent breakfast at a reasonable price. Don't miss the $2 bloody marys! Long lines in summer, only open for breakfast.
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Doc Taylor's Restaurant
207 23rd StExcellent breakfast at a reasonable price. Don't miss the $2 bloody marys! Long lines in summer, only open for breakfast.
One of the best seafood restaurants in VB. Also serves steaks and burgers. Great lunch specials. Dine at outside tables on the boardwalk in nice weather or inside during the winter.
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Mahi's Seafood & Sushi
615 Atlantic AveOne of the best seafood restaurants in VB. Also serves steaks and burgers. Great lunch specials. Dine at outside tables on the boardwalk in nice weather or inside during the winter.
City within the city. Upscale chain restaurants and retail.
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Town Center
222 Central Park AveCity within the city. Upscale chain restaurants and retail.
All you can eat seafood. Most popular seafood buffet for tourists.
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Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
1956 Laskin RdAll you can eat seafood. Most popular seafood buffet for tourists.
Bad Ass Coffee
619 18th StHighly rated coffee shop that serves good food.
Icehouse Restaurant
604 Norfolk AveA Virginia Beach Landmark since 1910.
The Beach Bully BBQ
601 19th StWell known local barbecue joint.
A very popular hole-in-the-wall known for their breakfast.
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Big Sam's Inlet Cafe & Raw Bar
300 Winston Salem AvenueA very popular hole-in-the-wall known for their breakfast.
Blue Seafood & Spirits
2181 Upton DrTripAdvisor's top rated VB restaurant.
Esoteric
501 Virginia Beach BlvdLocal organic fare.
Commune
501 Virginia Beach BlvdFresh local fare, organic.
Essentials
Food Lion
1077 Virginia Beach BlvdGrocery store. What can I say?
Grocery store for all your organic or vegan needs.
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Whole Foods Market
1800 Laskin RdGrocery store for all your organic or vegan needs.
Everything Else
Circle D Food Mart
971 Virginia Beach BlvdCheapest gas station in the resort area.
Virginia ABC
408 30th StLiquor store.
Visitors welcome.
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Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. Association for Research and Enlightenment
6798 Atlantic AveVisitors welcome.
17th Street Surf Shop
1612 Pacific AveSurf clothes and board rentals.
Shopping
7-Eleven
1010 Pacific AveConvenience store with ATM.
Rite Aid
324 Virginia Beach BlvdDrug store for any last minute needs.
Best Value Hardware
600 Virginia Beach BlvdOld fashioned hardware store like they used to have before the big box era.
Walmart Supercenter
657 Phoenix DrEverything under the sun.
Lynnhaven Mall station
Large mall with the usual chains.
Tad's Deli
600 Norfolk AveGood local deli.