Rebecca’s guidebook
Unique Eats
Some of our favorite locally owned restaurants!
Fresh seafood caught daily, enjoyed on the water. When you enter you will be in the market, but walk towards the back to get to the restaurant. Ask to be seated on the dock for a meal with a spectacular view and atmosphere.
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Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center
3311 Shore DrFresh seafood caught daily, enjoyed on the water. When you enter you will be in the market, but walk towards the back to get to the restaurant. Ask to be seated on the dock for a meal with a spectacular view and atmosphere.
Great food, great drinks, a super fun atmosphere! Seats are first come first serve but it's totally worth the wait! Check out their fish tacos and crab mac & cheese. Dine on the water and enjoy the smell of salty sea air.
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The Back Deck
3323 Shore DrGreat food, great drinks, a super fun atmosphere! Seats are first come first serve but it's totally worth the wait! Check out their fish tacos and crab mac & cheese. Dine on the water and enjoy the smell of salty sea air.
A small family owned diner just a few minutes from our house. They are a perfect stop for breakfast on your way home. They do only take cash but they have an ATM on site and they will refund you the $2 ATM fee if you spend more than $20 in the restaurant.
Pancakes N Things
4408 Indian River RdA small family owned diner just a few minutes from our house. They are a perfect stop for breakfast on your way home. They do only take cash but they have an ATM on site and they will refund you the $2 ATM fee if you spend more than $20 in the restaurant.
Hand pulled Chinese noodles and ramen, it is a fun experience to watch the mastered art of pulling noodles!
Noodle Man
1047 Independence BlvdHand pulled Chinese noodles and ramen, it is a fun experience to watch the mastered art of pulling noodles!
Sushi King
1920 Centerville TurnpikeMade to order all you can eat sushi for around $18 a person
MISSION BBQ
116 S Independence BlvdOur favorite BBQ in the area!
Fun Things To Do Nearby
The largest operating naval ship in the US, you can take a tour of the ship and learn about it's history. It is consistently renovated and kept in working order as it can still be called into action at any time.
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USS Wisconsin BB-64
1 Waterside DrThe largest operating naval ship in the US, you can take a tour of the ship and learn about it's history. It is consistently renovated and kept in working order as it can still be called into action at any time.
The outlets are relatively new to our area, before they opened we had to travel to Williamsburg to find good deals. They opened in 2018 and have been slammed busy ever since. Lots of amazing shops and some great food options, a fun way to spend a day.
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Norfolk Premium Outlets
1600 Premium Outlets BlvdThe outlets are relatively new to our area, before they opened we had to travel to Williamsburg to find good deals. They opened in 2018 and have been slammed busy ever since. Lots of amazing shops and some great food options, a fun way to spend a day.
Want to visit the beach but don't want the crowds? First Landing is the way to go. A private beach with a campground and lots of trails, will get you relaxing without the hustle and bustle of the main oceanfront. Entry/parking is just $8 for the whole day.
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First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveWant to visit the beach but don't want the crowds? First Landing is the way to go. A private beach with a campground and lots of trails, will get you relaxing without the hustle and bustle of the main oceanfront. Entry/parking is just $8 for the whole day.
Ikea is one of our favorite places to shop! I know, it's a little impractical if you are on vacation but I wanted to include it in case you were interested.
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IKEA
1500 Ikea WayIkea is one of our favorite places to shop! I know, it's a little impractical if you are on vacation but I wanted to include it in case you were interested.
Top golf is a multi level driving range with a game element. You don't even have to be a golfer to enjoy it! They serve food to your station and prices can be very reasonable depending on the time of day you go. Ranges from $25 to $45 per hour for up to 6 people to play.
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Topgolf
5444 Greenwich RdTop golf is a multi level driving range with a game element. You don't even have to be a golfer to enjoy it! They serve food to your station and prices can be very reasonable depending on the time of day you go. Ranges from $25 to $45 per hour for up to 6 people to play.
Virginia's largest garden, check out their calendar for seasonal events such as LanternAsia.
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Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden RdVirginia's largest garden, check out their calendar for seasonal events such as LanternAsia.
Busch gardens is about 1 hour from us, so if you are staying near Virginia Beach for a while I would definitely recommend a visit
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdBusch gardens is about 1 hour from us, so if you are staying near Virginia Beach for a while I would definitely recommend a visit
This is right around the corner from Busch Gardens so usually we will start our day here in the morning and finish off the night at Busch Gardens.
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Water Country USA
176 Water Country PkwyThis is right around the corner from Busch Gardens so usually we will start our day here in the morning and finish off the night at Busch Gardens.
Virginia Beach Oceanfront & Boardwalk
Coming to visit Virginia Beach? Here is a list of some of our favorite things to see and eat while we are at the main oceanfront.
Large aquarium full of fun and wonder! Some additional fun to be had includes their adventure park and dolphin cruise! We took the dolphin cruise in July a couple of years ago and saw hundreds of dolphins who playfully and curiously followed the boat as we drove away. It was an incredible experience!
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdLarge aquarium full of fun and wonder! Some additional fun to be had includes their adventure park and dolphin cruise! We took the dolphin cruise in July a couple of years ago and saw hundreds of dolphins who playfully and curiously followed the boat as we drove away. It was an incredible experience!
Amazing food and wings and a great atmosphere with outdoor games and music to keep the fun going all night.
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Calypso Bar & Grill
1101 Atlantic AveAmazing food and wings and a great atmosphere with outdoor games and music to keep the fun going all night.
An outdoor bar with fun games like giant jenga, connect 4, and lots more! If you want a fun night on the town, be sure to stop by and check it out.
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The Shack
712 Atlantic AveAn outdoor bar with fun games like giant jenga, connect 4, and lots more! If you want a fun night on the town, be sure to stop by and check it out.
Of course, no trip to Virginia Beach would be complete without visiting the oceanfront! Be sure to check out the Neptune statue on 31st street while you're here for a great photo opportunity. For cheap and easy parking, use the metered parking, it's $2 per hour for a maximum of 3 hours or you can park in the parking garages located at 31st, 25th, 9th, or 4th street for $2 per hour or up to $10 per day.
*Side note, metered parking is free during the off season from November 1st to March 31st.
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Virginia Beach Fishing Pier
Virginia Beach Fishing PierOf course, no trip to Virginia Beach would be complete without visiting the oceanfront! Be sure to check out the Neptune statue on 31st street while you're here for a great photo opportunity. For cheap and easy parking, use the metered parking, it's $2 per hour for a maximum of 3 hours or you can park in the parking garages located at 31st, 25th, 9th, or 4th street for $2 per hour or up to $10 per day.
*Side note, metered parking is free during the off season from November 1st to March 31st.
Drink and dance while sailing along the oceanfront on a pirate ship! (no costume required of course but fun if you do decide to dress up!)
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Capt. Jack's Pirate Ship Adventures
308 Mediterranean AveDrink and dance while sailing along the oceanfront on a pirate ship! (no costume required of course but fun if you do decide to dress up!)
Amazing italian food at the oceanfront! A great atmosphere.
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Il Giardino Ristorante
910 Atlantic AveAmazing italian food at the oceanfront! A great atmosphere.
A local water park, it's not quite as large as Water Country USA but it's at the oceanfront so a fun excursion for your day at the beach!
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Ocean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth BlvdA local water park, it's not quite as large as Water Country USA but it's at the oceanfront so a fun excursion for your day at the beach!
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Parking Prices at the Oceanfront
Avoid privately owned lots and be sure to park at Virginia Beach owned lots for the best rates.
On-Street (Metered) Parking - $2/hour with a max of $6 (Free street parking during the off season from November 1st to March 31st.)
Off-Street pricing in garages - $2/hour with a daily max of $10
Surface Lots - $7 Monday - Thursday and $10 Friday - Sunday
Parking Garage Locations & Numbers:
31st Street Garage
(757) 428-2072
25th Street Garage
(757) 425-3555
9th Street Garage
(757) 491-7206