Guidebook for Virginia Beach
Sightseeing
The Virginia Beach Boardwalk is one of the nicest on the East Coast. Shops along the way, and a lot of free entertainment during the summer.
12 locals recommend
Ocean Front Avenue
Ocean Front AvenueThe Virginia Beach Boardwalk is one of the nicest on the East Coast. Shops along the way, and a lot of free entertainment during the summer.
Waterside Norfolk is a popular destination. The Battleship Wisconsin is moored there and it is a great place to walk.
Waterside Drive
Waterside DriveWaterside Norfolk is a popular destination. The Battleship Wisconsin is moored there and it is a great place to walk.
Established in 1974, the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge consists of over 112,684 acres of forested wetlands in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The 3,100 acre Lake D
15 locals recommend
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
3100 Desert RdEstablished in 1974, the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge consists of over 112,684 acres of forested wetlands in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The 3,100 acre Lake D
Freedom's Fortress: American Indian presence, Captain John Smith's journeys, a safe haven for freedom seekers during the Civil War, and a bastion of defense for the Chesapeake Bay.
7 locals recommend
Fort Monroe Authority
20 Ingalls RdFreedom's Fortress: American Indian presence, Captain John Smith's journeys, a safe haven for freedom seekers during the Civil War, and a bastion of defense for the Chesapeake Bay.
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
2200 Parks AveNice Art museum
The Virginia Beach wildlife refuge offers visitors hiking, biking and fishing in a completely natural environment.
73 locals recommend
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
4005 Sandpiper RdThe Virginia Beach wildlife refuge offers visitors hiking, biking and fishing in a completely natural environment.
Nature enthusiasts will love this park with 2,700-acres of hiking trails, cypress swamps and nesting grounds for a variety of birds.
340 locals recommend
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveNature enthusiasts will love this park with 2,700-acres of hiking trails, cypress swamps and nesting grounds for a variety of birds.
Fantastic historical lighthouse. This is on a military installation, so you'll need your DL, insurance info and inspection data if required by your state.
115 locals recommend
Cape Henry Lighthouse (1881)
583 Atlantic AveFantastic historical lighthouse. This is on a military installation, so you'll need your DL, insurance info and inspection data if required by your state.
The founding of Jamestown, America’s first permanent English colony, in Virginia in 1607 – 13 years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in Massachusetts – sparked a series of cultural encounters th
107 locals recommend
Jamestown Settlement
2110 Jamestown RdThe founding of Jamestown, America’s first permanent English colony, in Virginia in 1607 – 13 years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in Massachusetts – sparked a series of cultural encounters th
Next to the battlefield where allied American and French forces won the decisive battle of the American Revolution in 1781, the Yorktown Victory Center chronicles the entire Revolutionary period, from
21 locals recommend
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
200 Water StNext to the battlefield where allied American and French forces won the decisive battle of the American Revolution in 1781, the Yorktown Victory Center chronicles the entire Revolutionary period, from
Mount Trashmore is an example of landfill reuse as its creation consisted of the conversion of an abandoned landfill into a park. Facilities include picnic shelters, playgrounds, vending machines.
83 locals recommend
Mount Trashmore Park
310 Edwin DrMount Trashmore is an example of landfill reuse as its creation consisted of the conversion of an abandoned landfill into a park. Facilities include picnic shelters, playgrounds, vending machines.
Food Scene
Town Center
222 Central Park AveGreat restaurants, nice place to walk around
Jollibee
4541 S Plaza TrailIf you're a Filipino, you know what Jollibee is.
Eddy's Cafe
2181 Upton DriveGreat Breakfast!!
Starbucks
233 Independence BlvdClosest one to the house.
Everything Else
Norfolk International Airport
2200 Norview AveLocal Airport
Fleet
NOB...what else is there to say?
The Battle of Great Bridge was fought December 9, 1775, in the area of Great Bridge, Virginia, early in the American Revolutionary War. The victory by Continental Army and militia forces led to the de
Great Bridge
The Battle of Great Bridge was fought December 9, 1775, in the area of Great Bridge, Virginia, early in the American Revolutionary War. The victory by Continental Army and militia forces led to the de
This is where the locals go to get away from it. Clean beach with great parking and access to the beach.
78 locals recommend
Sandbridge Beach
This is where the locals go to get away from it. Clean beach with great parking and access to the beach.
Virginia Beach Field House
2020 Landstown Centre WayAlot of sporting events happen here.
Sentara Hospital
1950 Glenn Mitchell DrAdvanced Hospital with lower than average wait times. About 5 minutes from house.
Shopping
Greenbrier Mall
1401 Greenbrier PkwyGood mall
Virginia Beach Farmers Market
3640 Dam Neck RdGood fresh food.
Walmart Supercenter
2021 Lynnhaven PkwyLots of good stuff - Cheap.
Arts & Culture
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
3550 Cellar Door WayConcert Venue
Essentials
Food Lion
4221 Pleasant Valley RdClose to the house, and good prices.