Lynne’s Guidebook for Virginia Beach
Food Scene at the Beach
Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveGreat food, valet parking, oceanfront seating.
Really fine appetizers, great service, lovely view of Rudee's Inlet.
26 locals recommend
Rockafeller's Restaurant
308 Mediterranean AveReally fine appetizers, great service, lovely view of Rudee's Inlet.
Caution: I"ve been unable to delete this restaurant from my recommendations, but I've been told that their service and food has not been up to their normal standard during COVID.
Waterfront dining, with happy hour.
71 locals recommend
Big Sam's Inlet Cafe & Raw Bar
300 Winston Salem AvenueCaution: I"ve been unable to delete this restaurant from my recommendations, but I've been told that their service and food has not been up to their normal standard during COVID.
Waterfront dining, with happy hour.
Locals say it's the best Italian restaurant at the beach, with great food and wonderful service.
31 locals recommend
Il Giardino Ristorante
910 Atlantic AveLocals say it's the best Italian restaurant at the beach, with great food and wonderful service.
The Shack is on the corner of 8th & Atlantic Avenue, and features Jumbo Jenga, Cornhole, Bocce ball court, fire pits,
and more! Open seasonally. Large swings, games, and various table seating arrangements make this a unique dining experience!
84 locals recommend
The Shack
712 Atlantic AveThe Shack is on the corner of 8th & Atlantic Avenue, and features Jumbo Jenga, Cornhole, Bocce ball court, fire pits,
and more! Open seasonally. Large swings, games, and various table seating arrangements make this a unique dining experience!
Casual beachfront dining, indoor and outdoor seating, local seafood with American food selections, as well. Located next to the 7th Street stage, where live entertainment is offered many afternoons and evenings.
48 locals recommend
Chix on the Beach
701 Atlantic AveCasual beachfront dining, indoor and outdoor seating, local seafood with American food selections, as well. Located next to the 7th Street stage, where live entertainment is offered many afternoons and evenings.
Located on the Boardwalk at the Hilton on 31st street, with indoor/outdoor seating, this upscale restaurant also often features live music.
104 locals recommend
Catch 31 Fish House & Bar
3001 Atlantic AveLocated on the Boardwalk at the Hilton on 31st street, with indoor/outdoor seating, this upscale restaurant also often features live music.
Three Ships Coffee Roasters
607 19th StCoffee lovers, this is your place!
Mahi's Seafood & Sushi
615 Atlantic AveWhere to go for beach front sushi!
Ask about Grandma Pizza Night on Wednesdays, or if they are still offering $1 slices Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7p. Lots of fun and many options!
17 locals recommend
PIZZA CHAPEL
637 10th StAsk about Grandma Pizza Night on Wednesdays, or if they are still offering $1 slices Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7p. Lots of fun and many options!
Parks and Nature
Hiking, and beach time without the ocean waves. There is a parking fee.
340 locals recommend
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveHiking, and beach time without the ocean waves. There is a parking fee.
Lovely wildlife refuge with beach views and hiking. If you plan to hike, you may want to take bug repellent!
73 locals recommend
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
4005 Sandpiper RdLovely wildlife refuge with beach views and hiking. If you plan to hike, you may want to take bug repellent!
Marine and Natural Science
This is a great option for all ages when you are looking for something fun to do indoors! The 3-D Theatre is an additional fee.
329 locals recommend
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdThis is a great option for all ages when you are looking for something fun to do indoors! The 3-D Theatre is an additional fee.
Check their website for tours. https://www.cbf.org/about-cbf/locations/virginia/facilities/brock-environmental-center/green-building-tours.html
11 locals recommend
Brock Environmental Center - Chesapeake Bay Foundation
3663 Marlin Bay DrCheck their website for tours. https://www.cbf.org/about-cbf/locations/virginia/facilities/brock-environmental-center/green-building-tours.html
Historic Sites
Visit their website to make reservations. Great historic site! https://preservationvirginia.org/historic-sites/cape-henry-lighthouse/
115 locals recommend
Cape Henry Lighthouse (1881)
583 Atlantic AveVisit their website to make reservations. Great historic site! https://preservationvirginia.org/historic-sites/cape-henry-lighthouse/
A glimpse of Colonial life can be seen at this house, built in 1719. Check the website to see if it is open.
12 locals recommend
Thoroughgood House
1636 Parish RdA glimpse of Colonial life can be seen at this house, built in 1719. Check the website to see if it is open.
Local history with fun stories. Check the website for daily schedule and tour times. https://ferryplantationva.net/
7 locals recommend
Ferry Plantation House
4136 Cheswick LnLocal history with fun stories. Check the website for daily schedule and tour times. https://ferryplantationva.net/
Located on 13th Street, this is just a brief walk through some of Virginia Beach history.
Virginia Legends Walk
Virginia Legends WalkLocated on 13th Street, this is just a brief walk through some of Virginia Beach history.
Sightseeing
Take the family for a fun "farm" outing! Check with them to see what is in season. Located minutes from the house, on your left, if you turn right on London Bridge when you leave our neighborhood.
20 locals recommend
Hunt Club Farm
2388 London Bridge RdTake the family for a fun "farm" outing! Check with them to see what is in season. Located minutes from the house, on your left, if you turn right on London Bridge when you leave our neighborhood.
Sports and Experiences
If you want exercise on a rainy day, or you just need to climb that rock . . . here is your place!
6 locals recommend
Virginia Beach Rock Gym
5049 Southern BlvdIf you want exercise on a rainy day, or you just need to climb that rock . . . here is your place!
iFLY VA Beach
2412 Pacific AveA great adventure!
Sign up for lessons or tours! Great for all experience levels.
8 locals recommend
Rudee Inlet Stand Up Paddle
300 Mediterranean AveSign up for lessons or tours! Great for all experience levels.
Kayak Nature Tours, Ltd Northend Virginia Beach, Va.
Food Scene Near the House
Strawbridge Marketplace and Hickman Place/Red Mill Landing are only minutes from the house. From our neighborhood, turn right on London Bridge Road, and about a mile down the road on your right, you will find multiple places to eat at Strawbridge. If you turn right at the light on General Booth and then left at the light on Nimmo, Hickman Place/Red Mill is on your left with other options. Here are a few that we recommend!
Great fresh seafood with some American cuisine, as well. Located 5 minutes from the house, at Strawbridge Marketplace.
15 locals recommend
Lucky Oyster
2165 General Booth BlvdGreat fresh seafood with some American cuisine, as well. Located 5 minutes from the house, at Strawbridge Marketplace.
Great breakfast, great service, 5 minutes from the house. Open 7a-2p most days.
First Watch - Red Mill
2168 General Booth BlvdGreat breakfast, great service, 5 minutes from the house. Open 7a-2p most days.
Great Mexican food, fast service. Highly recommend! Located 5 minutes from the house.
10 locals recommend
Jose Tequila's Mexican Grill And Cantina
2101 McComas WayGreat Mexican food, fast service. Highly recommend! Located 5 minutes from the house.
All you could ask for in a breakfast menu! Open only for breakfast, usually from 7a-2p. Located 5 minutes from the house, at Strawbridge Marketplace.
17 locals recommend
The Egg Bistro Virginia Beach
2129 General Booth BlvdAll you could ask for in a breakfast menu! Open only for breakfast, usually from 7a-2p. Located 5 minutes from the house, at Strawbridge Marketplace.
American menu, good food, close to the house, at Strawbridge Marketplace.
16 locals recommend
Whiskey Kitchen
2149 General Booth BlvdAmerican menu, good food, close to the house, at Strawbridge Marketplace.
Relaxed tavern, indoor and outdoor seating, fresh food, near the house, at Red Mill.
10 locals recommend
FIREBREW Bar & Grill - Virginia Beach Restaurant
1253 Nimmo PkwyRelaxed tavern, indoor and outdoor seating, fresh food, near the house, at Red Mill.
Well-known good food, located near the house in the Strawbridge Marketplace.
17 locals recommend
Pho 79
723 W 21st StWell-known good food, located near the house in the Strawbridge Marketplace.
Featuring 30+ fresh toppings and easy pricing. Located near the house in Red Mill.
6 locals recommend
MOD Pizza
2204 General Booth BlvdFeaturing 30+ fresh toppings and easy pricing. Located near the house in Red Mill.
All you've known Outback to be, minutes from the house. Located in the WalMart shopping center area.
11 locals recommend
Outback Steakhouse
1255 Fordham DrAll you've known Outback to be, minutes from the house. Located in the WalMart shopping center area.
Panera Bread
743 Lynnhaven PkwyLocated minutes from the house, in the WalMart Shopping center area.
Get your jo when you need it - pre-order on your phone and pick up or dine in at the store, only 6 minutes from the house. There are several stores near us, but the closest is:
Starbucks, 1169 Nimmo Pkwy STE 250, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
18 locals recommend
Starbucks
233 Independence BlvdGet your jo when you need it - pre-order on your phone and pick up or dine in at the store, only 6 minutes from the house. There are several stores near us, but the closest is:
Starbucks, 1169 Nimmo Pkwy STE 250, Virginia Beach, VA 23456