Guidebook for Virginia Beach
Food Scene
Great fish tacos and cheap drinks. It's a bit of a dive bar, but full of local character.
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Baja Cantina
206 23rd StGreat fish tacos and cheap drinks. It's a bit of a dive bar, but full of local character.
Tautog's Restaurant
205 23rd StGreat seafood and drinks. The crab nachos are amazing.
Open for breakfast and lunch only, this is a great farm to table restaurant and bakery.
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Commune
501 Virginia Beach BlvdOpen for breakfast and lunch only, this is a great farm to table restaurant and bakery.
Three Ships Coffee Roasters
607 19th StLocally roasted coffee with unique drinks.
Esoteric
501 Virginia Beach BlvdYummy food and a great bar!
Zeke's Beans n Bowls VB
616 Norfolk AvePoke bowls and coffee!
Aloha Snacks
501 Laskin RdHawaiian inspired food and a nice beer selection.
Thai Arroy
608 N Birdneck RdOur go-to Thai place. Love it so much!
Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer
605 Virginia Beach BlvdWood-fired pizzas and amazing food.
Drinks & Nightlife
The second floor usually offers the standard acoustic cover band, but you go for the people watching. Sitting by the railing offers a great view of the boardwalk. On Wednesdays and Sundays during the summer it's a great place to catch the 10pm fireworks.
Ocean House Waterfront Seafood
1905 Atlantic AveThe second floor usually offers the standard acoustic cover band, but you go for the people watching. Sitting by the railing offers a great view of the boardwalk. On Wednesdays and Sundays during the summer it's a great place to catch the 10pm fireworks.
Pacifica
328 40th StThis is a tapas restaurant with a really great bar!
Bottlecraft Beer Shop & Tasting Room
1560 Laskin RdA huge selection of craft beers both on tap and on the shelf.
The Shack
712 Atlantic AveAn outdoor bar with lots of iconic "crush" drinks and games. 21+
Arts & Culture
Great contemporary art exhibitions. They change twoce a year, so make sure the museum is open before you go!
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Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
2200 Parks AveGreat contemporary art exhibitions. They change twoce a year, so make sure the museum is open before you go!
Nice aquarium, great for a rainy day.
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdNice aquarium, great for a rainy day.
This is the local arts district. There are a bunch of great places to grab a bite as well as murals and public art everywhere.
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ViBe Creative District
611 18th StThis is the local arts district. There are a bunch of great places to grab a bite as well as murals and public art everywhere.
Essentials
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
2800 Arctic AveOpen 24 hours!
Sightseeing
Neptune Statue
3001 Atlantic AvenueIt's iconic
Great walking and biking trails and access to the inlet for paddleboarding and boating.
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First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveGreat walking and biking trails and access to the inlet for paddleboarding and boating.
Virginia Beach Fishing Pier
Virginia Beach Fishing PierEntertainment & Activities
If you get tired of the beach, but still want to play in the water!
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Ocean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth BlvdIf you get tired of the beach, but still want to play in the water!
Umhlaba we-Motor
700 S Birdneck RdGo-kart tracks!
Beach Cinema Alehouse
941 Laskin RdMovies, beer and food!
Shopping
Wave Riding Vehicles
1900 Cypress AveLocal Surf Shop.
Freedom Surf Shop
1361 Laskin RdThe local's Surf Shop.