Guidebook for Virginia Beach
Food Scene
Tapped Gastropub
1550 Laskin RdSome of the best burgers in town. Short hop from the beach.
Great beer and burgers are pretty good too. Right on the oceanfront!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Home Republic Brewing Co
328 Laskin RdGreat beer and burgers are pretty good too. Right on the oceanfront!
Good restaurant for a date night. Pizza is the best we've had locally.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Primo Pizzeria Ristorante
2277 Upton DriveGood restaurant for a date night. Pizza is the best we've had locally.
Great beer. Does not serve food but has amazing food truck rotation. You can also bring your own food to eat. Dog friendly!
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Commonwealth Brewing
2444 Pleasure House RdGreat beer. Does not serve food but has amazing food truck rotation. You can also bring your own food to eat. Dog friendly!
The BEST Mexican food in town. Neat little shop attached where you can pick up some Mexican herbs, meat, salsa, beans, etc. They also run a small bakery and sell fresh-made pan dulce. Gets busy around peak meal hours and might have a small wait. Outdoor seating available.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jessy's Taqueria
3201 E Ocean View AveThe BEST Mexican food in town. Neat little shop attached where you can pick up some Mexican herbs, meat, salsa, beans, etc. They also run a small bakery and sell fresh-made pan dulce. Gets busy around peak meal hours and might have a small wait. Outdoor seating available.
Another local brewery. Worth a look if you're in the area. Oddly enough they also have amazing pizza.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wasserhund Brewing Company
1805 Laskin RdAnother local brewery. Worth a look if you're in the area. Oddly enough they also have amazing pizza.
I'm pretty sure it's the only place around that sells Gelato but, more importantly, their sandwiches are incredible. Great salads too. Right in the middle of Town Center, so I recommend parking in one of the garages (free).
Confetti Cafe & Gelato
233 Market StI'm pretty sure it's the only place around that sells Gelato but, more importantly, their sandwiches are incredible. Great salads too. Right in the middle of Town Center, so I recommend parking in one of the garages (free).
Shopping
Right down the street. It's got all the standard mall fare and a great AMC movie theater.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lynnhaven Mall
701 Lynnhaven PkwyRight down the street. It's got all the standard mall fare and a great AMC movie theater.
Essentials
Rite Aid
897 Lynnhaven PkwyClosest stop for essential travel needs.
They've got what you need if you can't find it anywhere else.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walmart Supercenter
657 Phoenix DrThey've got what you need if you can't find it anywhere else.
GREAT Crossfit gym relatively close to the house. Tell Andy and Ryan that I sent you and they'll be sure to give you the special treatment.
CrossFit TakeOver
1461 London Bridge RoadGREAT Crossfit gym relatively close to the house. Tell Andy and Ryan that I sent you and they'll be sure to give you the special treatment.
Cade's gym. They charge a small drop-in fee but the coaching and facilities are top-notch.
CrossFit Rife
5741 Bayside RdCade's gym. They charge a small drop-in fee but the coaching and facilities are top-notch.
Entertainment & Activities
The 2nd heart of VA Beach (1st being the oceanfront). This place is the place to go for upscale nightlife.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Town Center
222 Central Park AveThe 2nd heart of VA Beach (1st being the oceanfront). This place is the place to go for upscale nightlife.
Great place to catch a summer concert. Tickets are usually agreeably priced and even the lawn tickets provide a great view. Traffic can become a bit of a bear so plan wisely.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anfiteatro de Veterans United Home Loans en Virginia Beach
3550 Cellar Door WayGreat place to catch a summer concert. Tickets are usually agreeably priced and even the lawn tickets provide a great view. Traffic can become a bit of a bear so plan wisely.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chick's Oyster Bar
2143 Vista CirGood views and good brews.
Try their orange crushes or their 22 degree (Fahrenheit of course) Bud Lights.
195 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveTry their orange crushes or their 22 degree (Fahrenheit of course) Bud Lights.
Smack in the center of hipster-town. Lots of suspenders, skinny jeans, beards, dreads, and indie music. If that's not your thing the beer is still good and the food is very diverse.
West 21st Street
West 21st StreetSmack in the center of hipster-town. Lots of suspenders, skinny jeans, beards, dreads, and indie music. If that's not your thing the beer is still good and the food is very diverse.
Okay food during the day, but great nightlife. Has a big sandpit with corn hole and beach volleyball depending on the time of day. Gets really crowded and might have a line after 9pm.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lunasea
206 22nd StOkay food during the day, but great nightlife. Has a big sandpit with corn hole and beach volleyball depending on the time of day. Gets really crowded and might have a line after 9pm.
Pretty cool stop if you're going to be down at the beach. Almost entirely open air. Can get REALLY crowded, especially late.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Shack
712 Atlantic AvePretty cool stop if you're going to be down at the beach. Almost entirely open air. Can get REALLY crowded, especially late.
Great beer and fun outdoor atmosphere. In the summer, try their slush lemon sour. Good milkshakes too. :)
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Realm Brewing
1209 Craft LnGreat beer and fun outdoor atmosphere. In the summer, try their slush lemon sour. Good milkshakes too. :)
Parks & Nature
Place with great trails for hiking and running with some great views of the inlet. There is an alternate entrance near the oceanfront that gets less traffic. There is a seasonal fee.
340 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal First Landing
2500 Shore DrivePlace with great trails for hiking and running with some great views of the inlet. There is an alternate entrance near the oceanfront that gets less traffic. There is a seasonal fee.
Really neat reclaimed landfill that is great for a run or for taking a stroll. Beautiful lake that has paddle-boat rentals in the summer. They usually have a race or charity walk on the weekends from Spring through Fall.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Mount Trashmore
310 Edwin DrReally neat reclaimed landfill that is great for a run or for taking a stroll. Beautiful lake that has paddle-boat rentals in the summer. They usually have a race or charity walk on the weekends from Spring through Fall.
Two lighthouses that are a signature sight of VA Beach. Neat to check out, but a bit out of the way.
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cape Henry Lighthouse (1881)
583 Atlantic AveTwo lighthouses that are a signature sight of VA Beach. Neat to check out, but a bit out of the way.
Getting Around
ORF. The local airport. If you are flying in or out of the area, it's likely from here.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Norfolk International Airport
2200 Norview AveORF. The local airport. If you are flying in or out of the area, it's likely from here.