Guidebook for Virginia Beach
Food Scene
Best fish tacos! They make their own hot sauces and Thursdays are buy one get one nights. Parking can be a pain during the summer.
14 locals recommend
Baja Cantina
206 23rd StBest fish tacos! They make their own hot sauces and Thursdays are buy one get one nights. Parking can be a pain during the summer.
Locally sourced food! Ever changing menu, but I have yet to eat anything I didn't like.
65 locals recommend
Commune
501 Virginia Beach BlvdLocally sourced food! Ever changing menu, but I have yet to eat anything I didn't like.
Coffee roasted in house, creative drinks, yummy sandwiches.. can't go wrong.
39 locals recommend
Three Ships Coffee Roasters
607 19th StCoffee roasted in house, creative drinks, yummy sandwiches.. can't go wrong.
Thai Arroy
608 N Birdneck RdGreat food and service...I eat there too much...
Great views of the Lynnhaven Inlet! Traditional seafood, but really fresh. The catch of the day is whatever the boats brought in that morning.
46 locals recommend
Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center
3311 Shore DrGreat views of the Lynnhaven Inlet! Traditional seafood, but really fresh. The catch of the day is whatever the boats brought in that morning.
Esoteric
501 Virginia Beach BlvdGood food and drinks. Only open for dinner.
If it's nice out, sit outside at one of the swinging tables!
73 locals recommend
Rudee's Restaurant and Cabana Bar
227 Mediterranean AvenueIf it's nice out, sit outside at one of the swinging tables!
The best old fashion donuts! The Mozart cake is amazing. Plus, it's a nonprofit which helps adults with disabilities. You can do good and eat good at the same time!
Sugar Plum Bakery Inc
1353 Laskin RdThe best old fashion donuts! The Mozart cake is amazing. Plus, it's a nonprofit which helps adults with disabilities. You can do good and eat good at the same time!
Leaping Lizard Cafe
4408 Shore DrIt's not near the ocean front, but so worth the drive.
Taste
3603 Pacific AvePricy but good sandwiches.
The Stockpot
700 19th StThere is a second floor bar overlooking the boardwalk, which is great for people watching.
Ocean House Waterfront Seafood
1905 Atlantic AveThere is a second floor bar overlooking the boardwalk, which is great for people watching.
Margie & Ray's Crabhouse
1240 Sandbridge RdThe best steamed shrimp!
Parks & Nature
Great trails for walking, running, bike ridding. When its hot in the summer it always seems to be cooler there!
340 locals recommend
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveGreat trails for walking, running, bike ridding. When its hot in the summer it always seems to be cooler there!
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
4005 Sandpiper RdSandbridge
It feels like you've left Virginia Beach!
False Cape State Park
4001 Sandpiper RdArts & Culture
It's a non-collecting museum, so exhibitions change a few times a year. Always something new to see! That being said, they close to the public when changing the galleries, so make sure its open before you try to visit.
125 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
2200 Parks AveIt's a non-collecting museum, so exhibitions change a few times a year. Always something new to see! That being said, they close to the public when changing the galleries, so make sure its open before you try to visit.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
503 Hilltop PlazaBecause it rocks.
Heritage Natural Market
984 Laskin RdA local natural for market.
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
2800 Arctic AveDrinks & Nightlife
Bottlecraft Beer Shop & Tasting Room
1560 Laskin RdGreat beer selection.
Outdoor bar area with games! You can drink like an adult, but play like a kid.
84 locals recommend
The Shack
712 Atlantic AveOutdoor bar area with games! You can drink like an adult, but play like a kid.
Entertainment & Activities
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdBeach Cinema Alehouse
941 Laskin RdIf you're looking for a raining day activity!
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
801 General Booth BlvdOcean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth BlvdA little expensive, but really cool place!
329 locals recommend
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdA little expensive, but really cool place!
So much fun! They have music themed night hours, so it can be a great way to spend an evening in VB.
130 locals recommend
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
801 General Booth BlvdSo much fun! They have music themed night hours, so it can be a great way to spend an evening in VB.
Shopping
Freedom Surf Shop
1361 Laskin Rd