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Restaurants

Where to eat in Virginia Beach — from Rudee Inlet seafood houses and Oceanfront brunch spots to the locally-owned kitchens locals actually line up for.

Bars

Virginia Beach's bar scene — rooftop decks over the Boardwalk, locals' dives off Shore Drive, and cocktail rooms in Town Center.

Breweries

Virginia Beach's craft beer scene — taprooms with food trucks, dog-friendly patios, and beach-town IPAs, concentrated around the ViBe District and beyond.

Coffee Shops

Independent cafes and local roasters — ViBe District espresso bars, laptop-friendly workrooms, and beach-morning coffee stops.

Beaches

More than one beach town in one city — the busy Resort Strip, residential Sandbridge, calm Chesapeake Bay sand at Chic's Beach, and the surf breaks at Croatan.

Parks

First Landing State Park's maritime forest, Mount Trashmore's kite hill, Back Bay's wildlife refuge, and the neighborhood parks and trails in between.

Attractions

The Virginia Aquarium, the three-mile Boardwalk, the Military Aviation Museum's flying warbirds, and everything else worth planning a day around.

Hotels & Stays

Where to stay in Virginia Beach — Oceanfront towers, Sandbridge vacation rentals, and quieter bayside options.

Outdoor Recreation & Watersports

Kayaking with dolphins off Rudee Inlet, surf lessons at 1st Street, paddleboarding the Lynnhaven, and the deep-sea charters that leave every summer morning.

Events & Festivals

The Neptune Festival, the Boardwalk Art Show, holiday lights at the beach, and the annual events that anchor Virginia Beach's calendar.