Your VB Guidebook
Recommended Breweries
This brewery is a Navy-veteran owned business located seconds from Ocean View Beach! Enjoy their signature beverage “Frogman” and their excellent BBQ menu!
My brother works here and I love the beer! 7 min away from my home.
51 locals recommend
The Bold Mariner Brewing Co
1901 East Ocean View AvenueMy brother works here and I love the beer! 7 min away from my home.
Great beer and social area with food trucks walking distance from Ocean View Beach and Marina! These photos are old. Looks way better now. 7 min away from my home.
59 locals recommend
COVA Brewing Company
9529 Shore DrGreat beer and social area with food trucks walking distance from Ocean View Beach and Marina! These photos are old. Looks way better now. 7 min away from my home.
Commonwealth Brewing
2444 Pleasure House RdI love the beach area feel to this place!
Enjoy their signature beverage “El Guapo” and nightly activities
48 locals recommend
O'Connor Brewing Co.
211 W 24th StEnjoy their signature beverage “El Guapo” and nightly activities
Plenty of drinks and outdoor activities with many food trucks as well!
63 locals recommend
Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co.
1805 Kempsville RdPlenty of drinks and outdoor activities with many food trucks as well!
Pleasure House Brewing
2032 Pleasure House RoadMaker's Craft Brewery
735 E 23rd StNew Realm Brewing
1209 Craft LnYoung Veterans Brewing Company
2505 Horse Pasture RdVibrant Shore Brewing Co.
505 18th StSmartmouth Brewing Company
313 32nd StWasserhund Brewing Company
1805 Laskin RdReaver Beach Brewing
1505 Taylor Farm RdElation Brewing Company
5104 Colley AveThe view is great!!!!
Recommended Restaurants
Catch 31 Fish House & Bar
3001 Atlantic AveWaterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveChix on the Beach
701 Atlantic AveEsoteric
501 Virginia Beach BlvdCalypso Bar & Grill
1101 Atlantic AveChick's Oyster Bar
2143 Vista CirCaptain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar
8101 Shore DrYard House
4549 Commerce StTupelo Honey
4501 Main StLucky Oyster
2165 General Booth BlvdCP Shuckers Cafe & Raw Bar
2407 Pacific AveAlso a club at night on weekends!
Toast
2406 Colonial AveRudee's Restaurant and Cabana Bar
227 Mediterranean AvenueBeers, wine, Mimosas, live bands, outdoor fun and AMAAAZING FOOD!
11 locals recommend
Hank's Filling Station
4301 Colley AveBeers, wine, Mimosas, live bands, outdoor fun and AMAAAZING FOOD!
The view is amazing!! Great seafood and right by the beach!
41 locals recommend
Bubba's Seafood Restaurant and Crabhouse
3323 Shore DrThe view is amazing!! Great seafood and right by the beach!
Longboards East Beach
4521 Pretty Lake AveRight by the house.
ShoreBreak Pizza & TapHouse
2941 Shore DrFamily friendly, pizza and beer with pool tables.
The Porch on Long Creek
2109 W Great Neck RdAMAZING PLACE!!!!
Hell's Kitchen
124 Granby StBuoy 44 Seafood Grill
4536 Ocean View AveThe Back Deck
3323 Shore DrThe Public House
1112 Colley AveThis is city view in Norfolk, not near any water. Very savory.
Brunch spots!
Bloody Mary’s or Mimosa’s anyone??!!
Hair of the Dog Eatery-Shore Drive
3629 Shore DriveMultiple locations!
Bay Local Eatery
2917 Shore DrDoc Taylor's Restaurant
207 23rd StAnchor Allie’s
4701 Shore DrThe Bee and The Biscuit
1785 Princess Anne RdThe Egg Bistro Virginia Beach
2129 General Booth BlvdMultiple locations in Va Beach
Simple Eats Restaurant
3152 Shore DrSunnyside Cafe and Restaurant
508 Atlantic AveLeaping Lizard Cafe
4408 Shore DrCroc's 19th Street Bistro
620 19th StThey have Drag Brunch!
Clementine's at Riverview
110 La Valette AveThis place has mimosas. In Norfolk.
Adult fun
Circuit Social
258 Granby StScotty Quixx
436 Granby StMultiple locations
Guadalajara Bar And Grill
2916 Shore DrThe Shack
712 Atlantic AveNot only country! This location has two areas; one side for country and Pop music and the other side for top 40 and hip-hop.
10 locals recommend
The Eagles Nest Rockin' Country Bar
1723 Parkview DrNot only country! This location has two areas; one side for country and Pop music and the other side for top 40 and hip-hop.
Lunasea
206 22nd StClub! Definitely the most popular spot.
RY Lounge
1718 Atlantic AveCentral 111 Tapas Lounge
401 N Great Neck RdChemistry
2114 Atlantic AveBayside Bar & Grill
2973 Shore DriveRainbow Cactus Company
475 Holland RdGay bar
MJ's Tavern
4019 Granby StGay Bar
Grain
100 E Main StSuper Nice with Rooftop views
Beachside Social
2728 Atlantic AveSky Bar
3001 Atlantic AveOMEGA BAR
928 Diamond Springs RdMermaids Gentlemen's Club
1724 Potters RoadThis place is not bad at all!
Minx Gentlemens Club
446 Oceana BoulevardHeadlights Granby Gentlemen’s Club
7661 Granby StTHE EDGE
4814 Hampton BlvdBeachside Social
2728 Atlantic AveGreat area to drink and play shuffled board and games indoors.
Neighborhoods
Shore Drive
Shore DriveBeach beach and more beach !
Lake Smith
You can paddle board and kayak here. Freshwater fishing with boat ramp.
Beaches!
My Favorite beach in Va Beach! It
Is a drive but I love it. Also has a fishing pier and a giant kids playground by the water. It is quite the drive but it’s my preferred beach. There is one 2 restaurants but I’ve never been.
78 locals recommend
Sandbridge Beach
My Favorite beach in Va Beach! It
Is a drive but I love it. Also has a fishing pier and a giant kids playground by the water. It is quite the drive but it’s my preferred beach. There is one 2 restaurants but I’ve never been.
North End Beaches
This is Oceanfront. The “real” Virginia Beach. The Oceanfront is populate with restaurants, bars, clubs, souvenir shops, and attractions for kids. The boardwalk also has restaurants/bars and you can see all the hotels. This place is always packed every summer. Many concerts/festivals Happen at the Oceanfront throughout the year.
Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic AvenueThis is Oceanfront. The “real” Virginia Beach. The Oceanfront is populate with restaurants, bars, clubs, souvenir shops, and attractions for kids. The boardwalk also has restaurants/bars and you can see all the hotels. This place is always packed every summer. Many concerts/festivals Happen at the Oceanfront throughout the year.
First Landing Beach
5 min away from my home.
You can see the Marina and enjoy the restaurants. No boardwalk and less busier than Oceanfront. Every summer “Floatopia” is held here, please visit VBGov for more events at our local beaches
50 locals recommend
Ocean View Beach
5 min away from my home.
You can see the Marina and enjoy the restaurants. No boardwalk and less busier than Oceanfront. Every summer “Floatopia” is held here, please visit VBGov for more events at our local beaches
15 minutes from my home. Much more of a local beach and you
Can see all the big boats
Coming through!
Willoughby Bay
15 minutes from my home. Much more of a local beach and you
Can see all the big boats
Coming through!
5 min away from my home. I love this beach. It is near marinas,
Breweries, and you can see the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
79 locals recommend
Chic's Beach
5 min away from my home. I love this beach. It is near marinas,
Breweries, and you can see the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
This beach is near Oceanfront, however, not as busy (which is a
Good thing!)
21 locals recommend
Croatan Beach
This beach is near Oceanfront, however, not as busy (which is a
Good thing!)
Willoughby Beach
This is located in Hampton, Va and is around 25 minutes from my home. This beach has a nice fishing pier. I do not recall seeing restaurants in the immediate area.
110 locals recommend
Buckroe Beach
This is located in Hampton, Va and is around 25 minutes from my home. This beach has a nice fishing pier. I do not recall seeing restaurants in the immediate area.
Lynnhaven Inlet
This is more of a fisherman’s area but you can kayak/paddle here.
East Beach
Right by the house !
Sightseeing
Virginia Beach
Dolphin and whale tours with Half and full day fishing charters for families at a very reasonable price! They also have sunset cruises, and don’t miss out on their 4th of July charter so book early! Very kid-friendly.
111 locals recommend
Rudee Inlet Parasail
200 Winston Salem AveDolphin and whale tours with Half and full day fishing charters for families at a very reasonable price! They also have sunset cruises, and don’t miss out on their 4th of July charter so book early! Very kid-friendly.
Rudee Inlet Parasail
200 Winston Salem AveGreat for adults too! They also
Have a charter to go whale
Watching!
329 locals recommend
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdGreat for adults too! They also
Have a charter to go whale
Watching!
Definitely a day visit. This is
Located in downtown Norfolk and downtown Norfolk has so many attractions!
143 locals recommend
Waterside District
333 Waterside DrDefinitely a day visit. This is
Located in downtown Norfolk and downtown Norfolk has so many attractions!
Nauticus
1 Waterside DrBattleship tour! Great for families and is not far from Waterside!
During the day, this is essentially an outdoor resort for families.
Drinks, Beach, Bar, Pool, outdoor games, etc. during the weekends it becomes an adult event with music and dancing. Check out events on their website.
43 locals recommend
Paradise Ocean Club
490 Fenwick RdDuring the day, this is essentially an outdoor resort for families.
Drinks, Beach, Bar, Pool, outdoor games, etc. during the weekends it becomes an adult event with music and dancing. Check out events on their website.
First Landing Beach
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveCape Henry Trail
Topgolf
5444 Greenwich RdTake the family! Top Golf with food and drinks.
Bring your kids or with your friends. This place is huge and has everything!
40 locals recommend
Apex Entertainment Virginia Beach
4621 Columbus StreetBring your kids or with your friends. This place is huge and has everything!
Ghent
Funny Bone
217 Central Park AveCheck listings but I love this place. Not for kids.
Motor World
700 S Birdneck RdBallyhoos
2865 Lynnhaven DrRestaurant and has brunch options. Big play area for adults and kids.
Rent a Pontoon boat!! Only within Lynnhaven inlet,
You cannot enter deep sea waters. Reservations are
Mandatory.
Bay Venture Boat Rentals
600 Laskin RdRent a Pontoon boat!! Only within Lynnhaven inlet,
You cannot enter deep sea waters. Reservations are
Mandatory.
This location has a huge charter boat that goes out every day for deep-sea fishing four hours at a time. Bring the kids! Equipment and bait provided. My favorite fishing charter for reasonable price!
46 locals recommend
Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center
3311 Shore DrThis location has a huge charter boat that goes out every day for deep-sea fishing four hours at a time. Bring the kids! Equipment and bait provided. My favorite fishing charter for reasonable price!
Tula Adventure Sports Stand up Paddleboard & Kayaking
4801 Marina Shores DrOcean Eagle Kayak Adventures
1492 Arctic AvenueGoKayak! Paddle with a Porpoise!
Rudee Inlet Jet Ski Rentals
300 Winston Salem AveZoo Drive
Zoo DriveThe Norfolk Zoo is still open!
Back Bay
Mount Trashmore Park Road
Mount Trashmore Park Road