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Food scene

The best and freshest Mexican and margaritas
44 locals recommend
Gringo's Taqueria
612 Norfolk Ave
44 locals recommend
The best and freshest Mexican and margaritas
(23rd street, right next to Doc Taylor’s-looks like a house) My personal favorite! The food is consistently fantastic. Keep in mind they are only open for dinner and there is usually a wait during the summer season.
61 locals recommend
Tautog's Restaurant
205 23rd St
61 locals recommend
(23rd street, right next to Doc Taylor’s-looks like a house) My personal favorite! The food is consistently fantastic. Keep in mind they are only open for dinner and there is usually a wait during the summer season.
One of the best local spot for breakfast and lunch-great food and awesome drink specials
78 locals recommend
Doc Taylor's Restaurant
207 23rd St
78 locals recommend
One of the best local spot for breakfast and lunch-great food and awesome drink specials
For seafood buffet lovers!!! It has crab legs and almost everything you can imagine..it can be a bit pricy but worth it if you have never been. Located inland and you must drive.
45 locals recommend
Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
1956 Laskin Rd
45 locals recommend
For seafood buffet lovers!!! It has crab legs and almost everything you can imagine..it can be a bit pricy but worth it if you have never been. Located inland and you must drive.
Another personal favorite of mine 😉 Fantastic juices, smoothies and smoothie bowls (also some unique retail items) (Short drive or longer walk-about 20 blocks)
13 locals recommend
The Green Cat Juice Bar & Market
3801 Pacific Ave
13 locals recommend
Another personal favorite of mine 😉 Fantastic juices, smoothies and smoothie bowls (also some unique retail items) (Short drive or longer walk-about 20 blocks)
Local seafood, steaks & ribs-also known for their fresh orange crushes. A short walk, Watermans has outdoor seating on the boardwalk.
195 locals recommend
Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic Ave
195 locals recommend
Local seafood, steaks & ribs-also known for their fresh orange crushes. A short walk, Watermans has outdoor seating on the boardwalk.
Outdoor seating available on the boardwalk-A short walk from the condo. Fresh and local seafood and handmade sushi.
64 locals recommend
Mahi's Seafood & Sushi
615 Atlantic Ave
64 locals recommend
Outdoor seating available on the boardwalk-A short walk from the condo. Fresh and local seafood and handmade sushi.
A short walk with and awesome patio and seating on the boardwalk.
48 locals recommend
Chix on the Beach
701 Atlantic Ave
48 locals recommend
A short walk with and awesome patio and seating on the boardwalk.
Coffee shop with a local beach feel
40 locals recommend
Bad Ass Coffee
619 18th St
40 locals recommend
Coffee shop with a local beach feel
Local coffee shop with a great vibe, fun drinks, and homemade baked goods and outdoor seating.
39 locals recommend
Three Ships Coffee Roasters
607 19th St
39 locals recommend
Local coffee shop with a great vibe, fun drinks, and homemade baked goods and outdoor seating.
Asian fusion cuisine and an awesome rooftop-garden setting (great views)
34 locals recommend
Orion's Roof
4201 Atlantic Avenue
34 locals recommend
Asian fusion cuisine and an awesome rooftop-garden setting (great views)
If you are looking for upscale dining with wonderful food this restaurant is perfect. Be sure to make a reservation.
27 locals recommend
Zoes
713 19th St
27 locals recommend
If you are looking for upscale dining with wonderful food this restaurant is perfect. Be sure to make a reservation.
American cuisine with fantastic burgers
18 locals recommend
Barrel 17
1706 Mediterranean Ave
18 locals recommend
American cuisine with fantastic burgers
Coffee, tea, acai bowls, and poke bowls (just a quick walk down Norfolk ave away from the beach)
42 locals recommend
Zeke's Beans n Bowls VB
616 Norfolk Ave
42 locals recommend
Coffee, tea, acai bowls, and poke bowls (just a quick walk down Norfolk ave away from the beach)
Farm to table - breakfast/brunch/lunch/bakery
65 locals recommend
Commune
501 Virginia Beach Blvd
65 locals recommend
Farm to table - breakfast/brunch/lunch/bakery
Right on the boardwalk, a popular restaurant/bar on 31st street with a large patio. Perfect place to socialize and chill while listening to outdoor local music/concerts. (Can be a bit pricey)
104 locals recommend
Catch 31 Fish House & Bar
3001 Atlantic Ave
104 locals recommend
Right on the boardwalk, a popular restaurant/bar on 31st street with a large patio. Perfect place to socialize and chill while listening to outdoor local music/concerts. (Can be a bit pricey)
We love going there during the day to grab a drink from one of the outdoor bars and relaxing on the swings or playing some of the lawn games (kid friendly during the day/early evening.) There are usually food trucks as well. Just take a walk down Atlantic Ave., take a right and you are there.
84 locals recommend
The Shack
712 Atlantic Ave
84 locals recommend
We love going there during the day to grab a drink from one of the outdoor bars and relaxing on the swings or playing some of the lawn games (kid friendly during the day/early evening.) There are usually food trucks as well. Just take a walk down Atlantic Ave., take a right and you are there.
California style Mexican A bit of a walk or short drive off 35th street So fresh and good :)
33 locals recommend
Pelon's Baja Grill
3619 Pacific Ave
33 locals recommend
California style Mexican A bit of a walk or short drive off 35th street So fresh and good :)
A favorite of ours-great food and drink/beer selection
28 locals recommend
Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer
605 Virginia Beach Blvd
28 locals recommend
A favorite of ours-great food and drink/beer selection
Breakfast, lunch, and fantastic fresh pastries, cakes, and cookies Open Tuesday - Saturday 7:00am to 2:00pm
14 locals recommend
May's Parlor
2708 Pacific Ave
14 locals recommend
Breakfast, lunch, and fantastic fresh pastries, cakes, and cookies Open Tuesday - Saturday 7:00am to 2:00pm
Yummy healthy comfort food (look out for the Ramen days)
20 locals recommend
The Stockpot
700 19th St
20 locals recommend
Yummy healthy comfort food (look out for the Ramen days)
Small neighborhood restaurant and market full of flavorful food and in demand weekend donuts
8 locals recommend
The Pink Dinghy
609 19th St
8 locals recommend
Small neighborhood restaurant and market full of flavorful food and in demand weekend donuts
39 locals recommend
Three Ships Coffee Roasters
607 19th St
39 locals recommend
This beautiful hotel offers a restaurant (Becca) for indoor and outdoor garden seating, whiskey/bourbon tasting room (Tarnished Truth Distillery), and afternoon tea (Raleigh Room-reservation required.)
39 locals recommend
The Cavalier Virginia Beach, Autograph Collection
4200 Atlantic Ave
39 locals recommend
This beautiful hotel offers a restaurant (Becca) for indoor and outdoor garden seating, whiskey/bourbon tasting room (Tarnished Truth Distillery), and afternoon tea (Raleigh Room-reservation required.)

Relaxation

A great place to relax with a variety of spa treatments and it's just a few blocks from the condo.
6 locals recommend
Green Leaf and Pebble Tea Spa
529 N Great Neck Rd
6 locals recommend
A great place to relax with a variety of spa treatments and it's just a few blocks from the condo.
A fantastic spa experience - plan to spend some time there
SeaHill Spa at The Cavalier
A fantastic spa experience - plan to spend some time there

Activities

*Call to check hours of operation as they are seasonal *Also ask about twilight/half day admission specials *Just a 5 minute drive
173 locals recommend
Ocean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth Blvd
173 locals recommend
*Call to check hours of operation as they are seasonal *Also ask about twilight/half day admission specials *Just a 5 minute drive
A super fun beach playground for the kids :) Just walk to the boardwalk, turn right and keep walking down to 2nd street. You can’t miss it!
34 locals recommend
Grommet Island Park
2nd Street
34 locals recommend
A super fun beach playground for the kids :) Just walk to the boardwalk, turn right and keep walking down to 2nd street. You can’t miss it!
This aquarium is definitely a must see in Virginia Beach with changing exhibits that appeal to all ages.
329 locals recommend
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd
329 locals recommend
This aquarium is definitely a must see in Virginia Beach with changing exhibits that appeal to all ages.
Located next to the aquarium and less than a 5 minute drive from the condo. Climbing and zip-lining through forest trails. They typically have night hours in which the park is lit up. This place is so much fun for all ages.
130 locals recommend
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
801 General Booth Blvd
130 locals recommend
Located next to the aquarium and less than a 5 minute drive from the condo. Climbing and zip-lining through forest trails. They typically have night hours in which the park is lit up. This place is so much fun for all ages.
Family friendly fun! Full bar, board games, shuffleboard, bocce, and casual food menu *You can ride the trolley to Beachside :)
20 locals recommend
Beachside Social
2728 Atlantic Ave
20 locals recommend
Family friendly fun! Full bar, board games, shuffleboard, bocce, and casual food menu *You can ride the trolley to Beachside :)
Indoor skydiving
90 locals recommend
iFLY VA Beach
2412 Pacific Ave
90 locals recommend
Indoor skydiving
Super fun indoor activities for all ages. About a 15-20 minute drive located in town center.
Apex Entertainment Virginia Beach
Super fun indoor activities for all ages. About a 15-20 minute drive located in town center.

Sightseeing

Whale watching tours
111 locals recommend
Rudee Inlet Parasail
200 Winston Salem Ave
111 locals recommend
Whale watching tours

Neighborhoods

This area is filled with shopping and restaurants and is about a 15-20 minute drive.
34 locals recommend
Town Center
222 Central Park Ave
34 locals recommend
This area is filled with shopping and restaurants and is about a 15-20 minute drive.