Guidebook for Virginia Beach
Food Scene
One of our favorites! Great local restaurant for breakfast but try to be there before 9AM to beat the crowd. I recommend crossing the street to the boardwalk after breakfast to visit the Neptune statue.
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Pocahontas Pancake House
3420 Atlantic AveOne of our favorites! Great local restaurant for breakfast but try to be there before 9AM to beat the crowd. I recommend crossing the street to the boardwalk after breakfast to visit the Neptune statue.
A short drive away to where the locals hang eat. Fun laid back eclectic space with a great menu.
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Bay Local Eatery
2917 Shore DrA short drive away to where the locals hang eat. Fun laid back eclectic space with a great menu.
A short drive to Norfolk, this is one of our favorite restaurants. It used to be a church. There are some interesting old townhouses around work a walking tour.
http://freemasonabbey.com/
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Freemason Abbey Restaurant
209 W Freemason StA short drive to Norfolk, this is one of our favorite restaurants. It used to be a church. There are some interesting old townhouses around work a walking tour.
http://freemasonabbey.com/
Great place for kids - all you can eat buffet with good sushi, chinese food, pho and noodles on hibachi. They have some okay desserts that kids like.
Yukai Japanese & Seafood Buffet
1952 Laskin RdGreat place for kids - all you can eat buffet with good sushi, chinese food, pho and noodles on hibachi. They have some okay desserts that kids like.
PRESS wine bar
2301 Red Tide RdFor upscale dining and great service, I recommend this place.
Great place for fine dining, great seafood. They have valet parking.
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Coastal Grill
1440 N Great Neck RdGreat place for fine dining, great seafood. They have valet parking.
If you love donuts or pastries, you MUST stop by Duck Donuts, originated from Duck, North Carolina. Kids (and I) love watching the donuts made and come down the assembly. Fresh and delicious all the time. It's also right by the Starbucks right next to a public garage though it's walking distance from the condo.
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Duck Donuts
233 Laskin RdIf you love donuts or pastries, you MUST stop by Duck Donuts, originated from Duck, North Carolina. Kids (and I) love watching the donuts made and come down the assembly. Fresh and delicious all the time. It's also right by the Starbucks right next to a public garage though it's walking distance from the condo.
Fun laid back eatery by the water. Most restaurants in this area have decks and local seafood dishes.
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Rudee's Restaurant and Cabana Bar
227 Mediterranean AvenueFun laid back eatery by the water. Most restaurants in this area have decks and local seafood dishes.
I've been told this place is amazing for breakfast and it is just a short walk from the condo. If you get there, please let me know of your experience there.
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Doc Taylor's Restaurant
207 23rd StI've been told this place is amazing for breakfast and it is just a short walk from the condo. If you get there, please let me know of your experience there.
Drinks & Nightlife
I recommend sitting outside around the fire pits and take in the activity by Neptune park where there are usually live performances during the summer. There are also some big white rocking chairs (if you can get a seat) to watch the sunset/sunrise.
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Catch 31 Fish House & Bar
3001 Atlantic AveI recommend sitting outside around the fire pits and take in the activity by Neptune park where there are usually live performances during the summer. There are also some big white rocking chairs (if you can get a seat) to watch the sunset/sunrise.
Parks & Nature
Great place if you like to hike or have a little bit of quiet with nature. There is usually a $5 fee to get in at the gate. There are two entrances for the park side and one for the beach. There are limited bike trails as well. TIP: Pack bug repellent in the summer.
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/first-landing#general_information
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First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveGreat place if you like to hike or have a little bit of quiet with nature. There is usually a $5 fee to get in at the gate. There are two entrances for the park side and one for the beach. There are limited bike trails as well. TIP: Pack bug repellent in the summer.
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/first-landing#general_information
One of our favorite parks not far from the aquarium. There is a Japanese garden, playgrounds and doggie park.
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Red Wing Park
1398 General Booth BlvdOne of our favorite parks not far from the aquarium. There is a Japanese garden, playgrounds and doggie park.
My daughter and I love the dolphin and whale tours. There is nothing like seeing animals free and in their natural environment. There are several tours a day. You can sometimes find coupons online. Their boat staff work for tips so may want to make sure you have some cash for that.
https://www.rudeetours.com/
NOTE: The VB Aquarium also does boat tours
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Rudee Inlet Parasail
200 Winston Salem AveMy daughter and I love the dolphin and whale tours. There is nothing like seeing animals free and in their natural environment. There are several tours a day. You can sometimes find coupons online. Their boat staff work for tips so may want to make sure you have some cash for that.
https://www.rudeetours.com/
NOTE: The VB Aquarium also does boat tours
Entertainment & Activities
Fun aquarium for the kids. There are seals swimming in a big tank outside, stingray petting tanks, eateries, an IMAX theater and many tanks. There are dolphin tours in the summer and whale tours in the winter.
https://www.virginiaaquarium.com/Pages/default.aspx
General Booth & VA Aquarium
Fun aquarium for the kids. There are seals swimming in a big tank outside, stingray petting tanks, eateries, an IMAX theater and many tanks. There are dolphin tours in the summer and whale tours in the winter.
https://www.virginiaaquarium.com/Pages/default.aspx
There are lots of live bands playing throughout the summer. A good resource is https://www.beachstreetusa.com/location/24th-street-park
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24th Street Park
There are lots of live bands playing throughout the summer. A good resource is https://www.beachstreetusa.com/location/24th-street-park
I have never been but I hear it's fun if you want to try a safer alternative to sky diving. They video your session for a fun souvenir.
https://www.iflyworld.com/virginia-beach/
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iFLY VA Beach
2412 Pacific AveI have never been but I hear it's fun if you want to try a safer alternative to sky diving. They video your session for a fun souvenir.
https://www.iflyworld.com/virginia-beach/
Arts & Culture
Small art gallery for art lovers. Check their site for current displays as they do not have permanent collections.
www.VirginiaMOCA.org
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Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
2200 Parks AveSmall art gallery for art lovers. Check their site for current displays as they do not have permanent collections.
www.VirginiaMOCA.org
Essentials
A short drive for organic groceries and healthier options. Their cafe 'The Porch' serves warm food and special beers on tap. Every Thursday at 6:30PM they have 'beer school' :)
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Whole Foods Market
1800 Laskin RdA short drive for organic groceries and healthier options. Their cafe 'The Porch' serves warm food and special beers on tap. Every Thursday at 6:30PM they have 'beer school' :)
A short drive to one of my favorite grocers - they have some quick prepped foods if you don't feel like cooking or eating out, and always great service. Kids can look for Maki the turtle for a prize. It's a short distance for the better known Whole Foods
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Trader Joe's
503 Hilltop PlazaA short drive to one of my favorite grocers - they have some quick prepped foods if you don't feel like cooking or eating out, and always great service. Kids can look for Maki the turtle for a prize. It's a short distance for the better known Whole Foods
7-Eleven
1010 Pacific AveThe closest 7-Eleven for those quick runs are on 2400 Pacific Ave.
Nice upscale grocery store I recommend for food items including prepared foods and within walking distance :)
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Harris Teeter Pharmacy
2800 Arctic AveNice upscale grocery store I recommend for food items including prepared foods and within walking distance :)
Sightseeing
I tell everyone they HAVE to get pictures with Neptune as part of their visit. It's around 31st street by the Hilton and huge, can't miss it.
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Neptune Statue
3001 Atlantic AvenueI tell everyone they HAVE to get pictures with Neptune as part of their visit. It's around 31st street by the Hilton and huge, can't miss it.