Maureen's Guidebook
Food scene
Taste
4097 Shore DrLocal sandwich, wraps and salads along with wine and snacks.
La Herradura
4801 Shore DrMexican restaurant close to my home. Reasonable prices and tasty margaritas.
Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center
3311 Shore DrFresh seafood
Chen's Wok
4861 Shore DrQuality Chinese takeout or delivery food.
Fun place to eat on the inlet, watch the boats come in and pull up to the dock. Great place to see the sunset.
41 paikallista suosittelee
Bubba's Seafood Restaurant and Crabhouse
3323 Shore DrFun place to eat on the inlet, watch the boats come in and pull up to the dock. Great place to see the sunset.
Steinhilber's
653 Thalia RdFine dining special occasion. Butterfly shrimp is fantastic.
Mermaid Winery
330 W 22nd StWine flights available with unique foods.
Hip restaurant & bar emphasizing locally sourced New American fare & regional craft brews.
13 paikallista suosittelee
1608 Crafthouse
1608 Pleasure House RdHip restaurant & bar emphasizing locally sourced New American fare & regional craft brews.
Fresh ingredients from local farms. Featured on Diners, Drive-in and Dives. Quant cafe.
48 paikallista suosittelee
Leaping Lizard Cafe
4408 Shore DrFresh ingredients from local farms. Featured on Diners, Drive-in and Dives. Quant cafe.
The Rustic Spoon
1658 Pleasure House RdBreakfast and brunch spot.
Authentic Mexican food with a bodega store attached. Baked goods, large variety of chile peppers, rice varieties, beans etc.
77 paikallista suosittelee
Jessy's Taqueria
3201 E Ocean View AveAuthentic Mexican food with a bodega store attached. Baked goods, large variety of chile peppers, rice varieties, beans etc.
Waterside District
333 Waterside DrFun area in Norfolk to sightsee and eat.
Froggie’s
3656 Shore DrLocal BBQ and music most nights.
Surf Rider Grill
2100 Marina Shores DrCrab cakes are the speciality.
Italian
Great Italian restaurant with a bar inside. A locals favorite.
23 paikallista suosittelee
Zia Marie Restaurant
2272 Lookout RdGreat Italian restaurant with a bar inside. A locals favorite.
Sightseeing
Great place to watch a sunset, deck attached to the bar/restaurant. Watch the lights come on the Chesapeake Bay Bride Tunnel. Valet parking or walk. Taco Tuesday
38 paikallista suosittelee
Buoy 44 Seafood Grill
4536 Ocean View AveGreat place to watch a sunset, deck attached to the bar/restaurant. Watch the lights come on the Chesapeake Bay Bride Tunnel. Valet parking or walk. Taco Tuesday
Colonial Williamsburg is a living-history museum and private foundation presenting a part of the historic district in the city of Williamsburg, Virginia.
191 paikallista suosittelee
Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square
134 N Henry StColonial Williamsburg is a living-history museum and private foundation presenting a part of the historic district in the city of Williamsburg, Virginia.
Pedego Electric Bikes Norfolk & Onewheel CoVA
223 E City Hall AveRent electric bikes for sightseeing.
Beautiful gardens with a butterfly house. Tram car rides available. 10 minutes from my home.
185 paikallista suosittelee
Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden RdBeautiful gardens with a butterfly house. Tram car rides available. 10 minutes from my home.
Virginia Zoo
3500 Granby StWell maintained small zoo.
ViBe Creative District
611 18th StCool local art, great place for picture taking.
Nice nature walking trails, one side is on the bay the other side is on a lake. Great picnic location.
340 paikallista suosittelee
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveNice nature walking trails, one side is on the bay the other side is on a lake. Great picnic location.
Atlantic Ave is oceanfront Pacific Avenue souvenir stores, and local treats.
20 paikallista suosittelee
Boardwalk
1601 Atlantic AveAtlantic Ave is oceanfront Pacific Avenue souvenir stores, and local treats.
Bar/Nightlife
HK on the Bay
4600 Lookout RdBar scene with occasional live music
Green Parrot Grille
4494 Lookout RdSports Bar, plenty of tv’s, pool tables, pizza and beer.
20 paikallista suosittelee
ShoreBreak Pizza & TapHouse
2941 Shore DrSports Bar, plenty of tv’s, pool tables, pizza and beer.
Commonwealth Brewing
2444 Pleasure House RdFood trucks rotate outside of the brewery
Deadline Brewing Project
2272 W Great Neck RdLocal brewery with a newspaper theme.
Neighborhoods
Non commercial ocean area, sand dunes and homes. Little Island park has a playground, restroom facilities and picnic gazebos.
16 paikallista suosittelee
Sandbridge
Non commercial ocean area, sand dunes and homes. Little Island park has a playground, restroom facilities and picnic gazebos.
Hidden treasure. Calm bay waters at the base of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Family friendly, dog friendly after 6 pm in season. 7 blocks from my home.
79 paikallista suosittelee
Chic's Beach
Hidden treasure. Calm bay waters at the base of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Family friendly, dog friendly after 6 pm in season. 7 blocks from my home.
Entertainment
iFLY VA Beach
2412 Pacific AveVirginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdVirginian lastenmuseo
221 High StSpirit of Norfolk
173 Waterside DrBoat ride with dinner and sunset cruises
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdCinema Cafe Pembroke Meadows
752 Independence BlvdFantastic intimate concert hall with superb acoustics. Ten minutes from my home. Plenty of dining options for before or after show.
18 paikallista suosittelee
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
201 Market StFantastic intimate concert hall with superb acoustics. Ten minutes from my home. Plenty of dining options for before or after show.
Concert venue along with home of the Norfolk Admirals hockey team.
42 paikallista suosittelee
Scope Arena
201 E Brambleton AveConcert venue along with home of the Norfolk Admirals hockey team.
Chrysler Hall
215 St Pauls BlvdNice concert hall.
50 galleries with 30000+ objects, an interactive space for kids and families, and an incredible glass studio. Admission is free.
184 paikallista suosittelee
Chryslerin taidemuseo
1 Memorial Pl50 galleries with 30000+ objects, an interactive space for kids and families, and an incredible glass studio. Admission is free.
Outdoor concert venue.
56 paikallista suosittelee
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach
3550 Cellar Door WayOutdoor concert venue.
Dolphin tours in the summer, whale watching in the winter.
111 paikallista suosittelee
Rudee Inlet Parasail
200 Winston Salem AveDolphin tours in the summer, whale watching in the winter.
BeachStreet USA
4500 Holland Office ParkFun events in season at the boardwalk on the oceanfront. Most are free.
Nice shaded park with a canopy of pine trees 1/2 mile from my home. I have frisbees for the disc golf course. Day passes are available for the Rec Center (gym) next door.
6 paikallista suosittelee
Bayville Farms Park
4132 First Ct RdNice shaded park with a canopy of pine trees 1/2 mile from my home. I have frisbees for the disc golf course. Day passes are available for the Rec Center (gym) next door.
Ocean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth BlvdFun place to spend the day as a family.
Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park WayShopping
Norfolk Premium Outlets
1600 Premium Outlets BlvdTin Soldiers Forgotten Treasures
3725 Shore DrUnique beach theme gifts and decor
Unique selection of gifts, cards and only stockist of Annie Sloan chalk paint in the area.
delightful digs
2601 Production RdUnique selection of gifts, cards and only stockist of Annie Sloan chalk paint in the area.
Local mall with Target as the anchor. Food court in the mall. They have a little something for everyone.
36 paikallista suosittelee
Pembroke Mall
4554 Virginia Beach BlvdLocal mall with Target as the anchor. Food court in the mall. They have a little something for everyone.
Apple Store in the mall. Food court inside and a movie theater.
99 paikallista suosittelee
Lynnhaven Mall
701 Lynnhaven PkwyApple Store in the mall. Food court inside and a movie theater.
Williamsburg Premium Outlets
5715 Richmond RdAn hour north, near the amusement parks.