Flip Flops VB Grill
Flip Flops VB Grill is a dive bars bar in Pungo & Blackwater, Virginia Beach, located at 2217 Upton Dr. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives-featured tropical grill in rural Blackwater near Munden Point Park, known for Caribbean-inflected seafood.
A tropical-themed grill in the rural Blackwater corner of southern Virginia Beach, near Munden Point Park, built around fresh local seafood with a Caribbean accent — fish tacos, tuna nachos, and island-inspired cocktails under a "we'll do the grilling while you do the chilling" motto. Guy Fieri featured the kitchen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, a rare TV credit for a spot this far from the Boardwalk.
Amenities
- Outdoor tropical-themed patio seating
- Full bar with island cocktails
Know Before You Go
- Best for: Caribbean-inflected seafood far from the tourist strip
- Best for: its Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives fame
- Consider skipping if: expecting a quick trip from the Oceanfront — it's in the rural Blackwater area near the North Carolina line
Visit
- Address: 2217 Upton Dr, Virginia Beach, VA
- Phone: (757) 427-3547
- Website: https://www.flipflopsvb.com/
Last verified 2026-07-23.
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The Military Aviation Museum's premier all-warbird air show fills its Princess Anne Road grounds with flying WWII-era aircraft, bringing the museum's own airworthy collection into the sky rather than leaving it static on display. The two-day show runs 9am to 5pm alongside the museum's regular exhibits; standard museum admission applies ($17 adults, $15 seniors/military/teachers, $10 ages 5-13, free for members, WWII veterans, and children 4 and under). It's the signature annual event for Pungo's rural southern end of the city, a genuine surprise for visitors who don't expect a working WWII airfield inside Virginia Beach limits.
Autumn in the Air
November 7, 2026 · annual
A newer addition to the city's Parks & Recreation calendar, this single-day fall festival takes over Mount Trashmore Park with folk, americana, and rock bands on an outdoor stage, food and drink for purchase, and activities scattered across the lakefront lawn. Now in its third year, it's grown into the city's answer to a proper autumn street festival without the Oceanfront crowds -- bring a lawn chair or blanket, since tents and large coolers aren't allowed in the event area. Free admission and parking make it an easy afternoon add for anyone already in Kempsville.
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November 14, 2026 – November 22, 2026 · annual
Now in its 48th year, Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation's holiday craft bazaar splits across two weekends and two recreation centers: Princess Anne Recreation Center hosts November 14-15, then Kempsville Recreation Center takes over November 21-22. Crafters sell handmade items ranging from stocking stuffers to fine art at budget-friendly prices, with Saturday hours 9am-4pm and Sunday hours 10am-3pm each weekend. Admission and on-site parking are free at both locations, making it an easy holiday-shopping stop regardless of which side of the city you're on.