Nicole and Jesse's guidebook
Food scene
The best and freshest Mexican and margaritas
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Gringo's Taqueria
612 Norfolk AveThe 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.
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Tautog's Restaurant
205 23rd St(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
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Doc Taylor's Restaurant
207 23rd StOne 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.
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Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
1956 Laskin RdFor 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)
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The Green Cat Juice Bar & Market
3801 Pacific AveAnother 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.
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Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveLocal 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.
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Mahi's Seafood & Sushi
615 Atlantic AveOutdoor 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.
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Chix on the Beach
701 Atlantic AveA short walk with and awesome patio and seating on the boardwalk.
Bad Ass Coffee
619 18th StCoffee shop with a local beach feel
Local coffee shop with a great vibe, fun drinks, and homemade baked goods and outdoor seating.
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Three Ships Coffee Roasters
607 19th StLocal 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)
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Orion's Roof
4201 Atlantic AvenueAsian 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.
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Zoes
713 19th StIf you are looking for upscale dining with wonderful food this restaurant is perfect. Be sure to make a reservation.
Barrel 17
1706 Mediterranean AveAmerican cuisine with fantastic burgers
Coffee, tea, acai bowls, and poke bowls (just a quick walk down Norfolk ave away from the beach)
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Zeke's Beans n Bowls VB
616 Norfolk AveCoffee, tea, acai bowls, and poke bowls (just a quick walk down Norfolk ave away from the beach)
Commune
501 Virginia Beach BlvdFarm 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)
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Catch 31 Fish House & Bar
3001 Atlantic AveRight 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.
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The Shack
712 Atlantic AveWe 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 :)
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Pelon's Baja Grill
3619 Pacific AveCalifornia 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
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Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer
605 Virginia Beach BlvdA 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
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May's Parlor
2708 Pacific AveBreakfast, 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)
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The Stockpot
700 19th StYummy healthy comfort food (look out for the Ramen days)
Small neighborhood restaurant and market full of flavorful food and in demand weekend donuts
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The Pink Dinghy
609 19th StSmall neighborhood restaurant and market full of flavorful food and in demand weekend donuts
Three Ships Coffee Roasters
607 19th StThis 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.)
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The Cavalier Virginia Beach, Autograph Collection
4200 Atlantic AveThis 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.
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Green Leaf and Pebble Tea Spa
529 N Great Neck RdA great place to relax with a variety of spa treatments and it's just a few blocks from the condo.
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
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Ocean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth Blvd*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!
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Parque de la Isla Grommet
2nd StreetA 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.
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdThis 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.
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The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
801 General Booth BlvdLocated 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 :)
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Beachside Social
2728 Atlantic AveFamily friendly fun! Full bar, board games, shuffleboard, bocce, and casual food menu
*You can ride the trolley to Beachside :)
iFLY VA Beach
2412 Pacific AveIndoor 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
Rudee Inlet Parasail
200 Winston Salem AveWhale watching tours
Neighborhoods
This area is filled with shopping and restaurants and is about a 15-20 minute drive.
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Town Center
222 Central Park AveThis area is filled with shopping and restaurants and is about a 15-20 minute drive.