Guidebook for Virginia Beach area
Food Scene
The best organic, plant based, gluten free, fresh whole ingredient smoothies and bowls ever, delicious avocado or strawberry toast, oatmeals, soups and salads, and fresh juice bar. Market featuring delectable healthy raw deserts and unique gift items. Open 8AM to 4PM 4 min walk from condo
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The Green Cat Juice Bar & Market
3801 Pacific AveThe best organic, plant based, gluten free, fresh whole ingredient smoothies and bowls ever, delicious avocado or strawberry toast, oatmeals, soups and salads, and fresh juice bar. Market featuring delectable healthy raw deserts and unique gift items. Open 8AM to 4PM 4 min walk from condo
Wonderful little joint with just a few tables and great food, especially mussels and mojitos
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Mojito Cafe
300 28th StWonderful little joint with just a few tables and great food, especially mussels and mojitos
Local cafe & market chain featuring great soups, sandwiches & salads, plus gourmet food items, in a casual space.
Open 10am to 6pm
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Taste
3603 Pacific AveLocal cafe & market chain featuring great soups, sandwiches & salads, plus gourmet food items, in a casual space.
Open 10am to 6pm
Upscale, intimate, outside patio seating, on Oceans ll property
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eat: an american bistro
4005 Atlantic AveUpscale, intimate, outside patio seating, on Oceans ll property
Very popular with locals, great prices, great food, outside dining area, oceanfront.
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Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveVery popular with locals, great prices, great food, outside dining area, oceanfront.
Casual eatery with a focus on local seafood, double-decker waterside space with covered decks, set back in Rudees Inlet.
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Rockafeller's Restaurant
308 Mediterranean AveCasual eatery with a focus on local seafood, double-decker waterside space with covered decks, set back in Rudees Inlet.
Great fresh seafood, outside covered decks. 20 min drive.
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Bubba's Seafood Restaurant and Crabhouse
3323 Shore DrGreat fresh seafood, outside covered decks. 20 min drive.
Locally sourced produce, meats, fish and seafood, always busy, very popular.
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Bay Local Eatery
2917 Shore DrLocally sourced produce, meats, fish and seafood, always busy, very popular.
Creative cuisine, seasonal menu with fresh fruits and vegetables from local independent farmers. Wine bar and excellent selection of microbrews.
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Eurasia Cafe
960 Laskin RdCreative cuisine, seasonal menu with fresh fruits and vegetables from local independent farmers. Wine bar and excellent selection of microbrews.
Casual waterfront eatery/bar with tiki decor at Rudi's Inlet, serving fish, burgers & other American eats morning til night.
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Big Sam's Inlet Cafe & Raw Bar
300 Winston Salem AvenueCasual waterfront eatery/bar with tiki decor at Rudi's Inlet, serving fish, burgers & other American eats morning til night.
Large American breakfasts, funky atmosphere, 7AM to 2PM , close to the boardwalk
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Doc Taylor's Restaurant
207 23rd StLarge American breakfasts, funky atmosphere, 7AM to 2PM , close to the boardwalk
Upscale, perfect for celebrations, sophisticated restaurant serving contemporary (new) American Cuisine. The food is outstanding and new items are introduced each season with a mission to support the local community, supporting sustainable organic farmers and local watermen. Open for dinner
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Terrapin Restaurant
3102 Holly RdUpscale, perfect for celebrations, sophisticated restaurant serving contemporary (new) American Cuisine. The food is outstanding and new items are introduced each season with a mission to support the local community, supporting sustainable organic farmers and local watermen. Open for dinner
Homey eatery serving delicious and authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a wide selection of Vegan and vegetarian as well as meat and seafood dishes made with using organic olive oil and pure filtered water. Open for lunch and dinner.
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Baladi Mediterranean Cafe
626 Hilltop West Shopping CenterHomey eatery serving delicious and authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a wide selection of Vegan and vegetarian as well as meat and seafood dishes made with using organic olive oil and pure filtered water. Open for lunch and dinner.
North Indian Cuisine and all-you-can-eat buffet lunch featuring wonderful and authentic food; buffet selection changes daily.
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Nawab Indian Cuisine
756 First Colonial RdNorth Indian Cuisine and all-you-can-eat buffet lunch featuring wonderful and authentic food; buffet selection changes daily.
Beautiful restaurant with absolutely delicious food, the highlight of The Cavalier Hotel and a dining destination not to be missed. Modern and sophisticated, great ambiance and atmosphere; Dining in the garden is a special treat.
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Becca
4200 Atlantic AvenueBeautiful restaurant with absolutely delicious food, the highlight of The Cavalier Hotel and a dining destination not to be missed. Modern and sophisticated, great ambiance and atmosphere; Dining in the garden is a special treat.
A tavern tucked away in the historic Cavalier Hotel, serving hand-crafted cocktails and cuisine inspired by old world traditions. Open for dinner.
The Hunt Club
224 N Main StA tavern tucked away in the historic Cavalier Hotel, serving hand-crafted cocktails and cuisine inspired by old world traditions. Open for dinner.
Upmarket Italian eatery, romantic and quaint ambiance, with a penthouse view of the ocean. Great seafood and pastas, many wines. Opens at 5pm for dinner
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Isle of Capri
3900 Atlantic AveUpmarket Italian eatery, romantic and quaint ambiance, with a penthouse view of the ocean. Great seafood and pastas, many wines. Opens at 5pm for dinner
White-tablecloth, delicious, authentic Italian cuisine; pastas, wood-fired pizza & traditional meat entrees, quaint ambiance. Open for Dinner
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La Bella Italia
1065 Laskin RdWhite-tablecloth, delicious, authentic Italian cuisine; pastas, wood-fired pizza & traditional meat entrees, quaint ambiance. Open for Dinner
Refined restaurant & wine market offering upscale Italian fare & cabaret-style entertainment. Lunch and dinner
Bella Monte Restaurant & Enoteca
1201 Laskin RdRefined restaurant & wine market offering upscale Italian fare & cabaret-style entertainment. Lunch and dinner
Unique Artisan kitchen with freshly baked crusty breads and pizza crust (gluten free available), using a thirty year old natural starter, handmade mozzarella cheese, Farm to Plate salads with specialty oils and vinegars; Daily specials. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Baker's Crust Virginia Beach
1628 Laskin RdUnique Artisan kitchen with freshly baked crusty breads and pizza crust (gluten free available), using a thirty year old natural starter, handmade mozzarella cheese, Farm to Plate salads with specialty oils and vinegars; Daily specials. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sushi, inventive rolls, hibachi fare & hot dishes in a sleek Japanese spot with Asian decor touches. 31st St near oceanfront.
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Soya Sushi Bar & Bistro
201 West 21st StreetSushi, inventive rolls, hibachi fare & hot dishes in a sleek Japanese spot with Asian decor touches. 31st St near oceanfront.
Family owned & operated, delectable Californian-Mexican meals in a relaxed, casual, surf-themed space with seating.
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Pelon's Baja Grill
3619 Pacific AveFamily owned & operated, delectable Californian-Mexican meals in a relaxed, casual, surf-themed space with seating.
Award winning menu, ocean-fresh seafood, upscale comfort food, iconic setting, excellent value.
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Chix on the Beach
701 Atlantic AveAward winning menu, ocean-fresh seafood, upscale comfort food, iconic setting, excellent value.
Traditional Irish food, hearty meals and fresh ingredients . Large four-sided fireplace for the winter months, and a lively outdoor patio for the summer months, live Irish and local entertainment with no cover charge, Trivia Nights, sports bar
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Murphy’s Grand Irish Pubs
2914 Pacific AveTraditional Irish food, hearty meals and fresh ingredients . Large four-sided fireplace for the winter months, and a lively outdoor patio for the summer months, live Irish and local entertainment with no cover charge, Trivia Nights, sports bar
Drinks & Nightlife
Catch 31 Fish House & Bar
3001 Atlantic Avegood food, great outdoor space with live music
Bands play in restaurant certain evenings. Fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, delicious appetizers; Outdoor patio, cozy dining room and fun bar is perfect for happy hour, date night, special celebrations.
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Tempt Restaurant & Lounge
3102 Holly RdBands play in restaurant certain evenings. Fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, delicious appetizers; Outdoor patio, cozy dining room and fun bar is perfect for happy hour, date night, special celebrations.
Smartmouth Brewing Company
313 32nd StFamily-owned brewery featuring a wood-lined taproom & a beer garden with rotating food trucks.
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Commonwealth Brewing
2444 Pleasure House RdFamily-owned brewery featuring a wood-lined taproom & a beer garden with rotating food trucks.
Oceanfront bar & grill offering burgers, craft beers & live acoustic music on a seasonal patio.
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Lager Heads
3315 Atlantic AveOceanfront bar & grill offering burgers, craft beers & live acoustic music on a seasonal patio.
Shopping
Lemon Cabana
319 Laskin RdLola Boutique
1169 Nimmo PkwyThe Shops At Hilltop
1604 Hilltop West Shopping Centervariety of nice shops and restaurants
31 Ocean Front Ave
31 Ocean Front AvenueCute shops to browse
Sightseeing
Neptune Statue
3001 Atlantic AvenueBody, mind and spirit. Beautiful Meditation room on upper floor looking out to ocean. Large collection of holistic medical readings from Edgar Cayce, the most documented psychic in the 20th century. Free daily lecturers and tours and amazing metaphysical library and gift store.
A.R.E. Visitor's Center
215 67th StBody, mind and spirit. Beautiful Meditation room on upper floor looking out to ocean. Large collection of holistic medical readings from Edgar Cayce, the most documented psychic in the 20th century. Free daily lecturers and tours and amazing metaphysical library and gift store.
Great tours of the hangers displaying past military planes and their history
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I-Military Aviation Museum
1341 Princess Anne RdGreat tours of the hangers displaying past military planes and their history
I-Cape Henry Lighthouse (1881)
583 Atlantic AveInteresting history
Naval Air Station Oceana
1750 Tomcat BlvdSee the angels practice their maneuvers
See the seals swim and fed in their outside habitat.
Great museum
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdSee the seals swim and fed in their outside habitat.
Great museum
Maritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown waterfront in Norfolk, Virginia; Interactive, interesting and informative, great for adults and kids alike.
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Nauticus
1 Waterside DrMaritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown waterfront in Norfolk, Virginia; Interactive, interesting and informative, great for adults and kids alike.
14 years of active service, Served in WWll, Korean War, and Operation Desert Storm, decommissioned in 1991 with 6 battle stars; Extremely interesting
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USS Wisconsin BB-64
1 Waterside Dr14 years of active service, Served in WWll, Korean War, and Operation Desert Storm, decommissioned in 1991 with 6 battle stars; Extremely interesting
Parks & Nature
Just a short bike ride or drive from Oceans II, the park offers a variety of recreational activities including hiking, biking, swimming, boating, fishing, camping and picnicking.
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First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveJust a short bike ride or drive from Oceans II, the park offers a variety of recreational activities including hiking, biking, swimming, boating, fishing, camping and picnicking.
Norfolk, VA; 175 acres with With Arboretum, 14 miles of walking pathways through coastal redwoods, Bald cypress groves. Butterfly houses. Victory garden exhibit. Rose gardens. Japanese garden. Sculpture garden, beautiful canal, Mirror Lake and WPA memorial stature
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Botanical Gardens Ac Road
Botanical Gardens Ac RoadNorfolk, VA; 175 acres with With Arboretum, 14 miles of walking pathways through coastal redwoods, Bald cypress groves. Butterfly houses. Victory garden exhibit. Rose gardens. Japanese garden. Sculpture garden, beautiful canal, Mirror Lake and WPA memorial stature
Vey nice zoo; small and well kept 53-acre zoo in Norfolk that opened in 1900; open year round
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Virginia Zoo
3500 Granby StVey nice zoo; small and well kept 53-acre zoo in Norfolk that opened in 1900; open year round
Everything Else
For ice cream lovers, this is the ice creams of their dreams, hand-made small-batch, rich flavors, no artificial additives or stabilizers, with only highest quality natural products. doesn't get better than this. Hilltop shopping Center, Laskin Rd
Gerald's Ice Cream Bar
1612 Laskin RdFor ice cream lovers, this is the ice creams of their dreams, hand-made small-batch, rich flavors, no artificial additives or stabilizers, with only highest quality natural products. doesn't get better than this. Hilltop shopping Center, Laskin Rd
NowCare - First Colonial
1168 First Colonial Rd1168 First colonial Rd
Arts & Culture
M.O.C.A. station
Norfolk, Va. One of America's great fine arts museums with two significant historic houses, excellent permanent collection and changing exhibitions and education activities.
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The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio
745 Duke StNorfolk, Va. One of America's great fine arts museums with two significant historic houses, excellent permanent collection and changing exhibitions and education activities.