Guidebook for Virginia Beach
Parks & Nature
Great hiking and biking. There are short trails to choose from or bike all the way from the house to Shore Drive through the park.
340 locals recommend
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveGreat hiking and biking. There are short trails to choose from or bike all the way from the house to Shore Drive through the park.
Tour the first federally funded lighthouse, next to the "First Landing" site where English settlers arrived in 1607. It has stood sentinel since it was completed in 1792. The Lighthouse was authorized by George Washington and overseen by Alexander Hamilton.
You can climb the lighthouse and visit the museum store.
115 locals recommend
Cape Henry Lighthouse (1881)
583 Atlantic AveTour the first federally funded lighthouse, next to the "First Landing" site where English settlers arrived in 1607. It has stood sentinel since it was completed in 1792. The Lighthouse was authorized by George Washington and overseen by Alexander Hamilton.
You can climb the lighthouse and visit the museum store.
Enjoy zip lining and swinging through the trails.
130 locals recommend
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
801 General Booth BlvdEnjoy zip lining and swinging through the trails.
Arts & Culture
Different activities and exhibits throughout the year.
125 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
2200 Parks AveDifferent activities and exhibits throughout the year.
Learn about Edgar Cayce. Can also get massages and have different seminars throughout the year.
Edgar Cayce
215 67th StLearn about Edgar Cayce. Can also get massages and have different seminars throughout the year.
Learn how the Coast Guard used to do rescues and about our coastal history.
18 locals recommend
Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum
2401 Atlantic AveLearn how the Coast Guard used to do rescues and about our coastal history.
Essentials
You can bike, walk or drive there easily. Typically takes care of all your grocery needs.
39 locals recommend
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
2800 Arctic AveYou can bike, walk or drive there easily. Typically takes care of all your grocery needs.
Walmart Supercenter
546 First Colonial RdClose by to serve all your needs.
Soaps N Suds
1077 Virginia Beach BlvdClean and close by.
Walgreens
2400 Atlantic Ave7 blocks away for your convenience for odds and ends.
Entertainment & Activities
An aquarium, 3-D theater, and nature walk. Good for a rainy day or a change of pace from the beach. Is only a mile or two away.
29 locals recommend
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center (Marsh Pavilion)
801 General Booth BoulevardAn aquarium, 3-D theater, and nature walk. Good for a rainy day or a change of pace from the beach. Is only a mile or two away.
Food Scene
Enjoy the recently restored Cavalier Hotel. It has 3 restaurants and live entertainment.
39 locals recommend
The Cavalier Virginia Beach, Autograph Collection
4200 Atlantic AveEnjoy the recently restored Cavalier Hotel. It has 3 restaurants and live entertainment.
Enjoy the seafood buffet. It is crowded. You may want to make reservations.
45 locals recommend
Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
1956 Laskin RdEnjoy the seafood buffet. It is crowded. You may want to make reservations.
Icehouse Restaurant
604 Norfolk AveGreat food. Nightly specials. Live music some nights.