Bayside
Northwest Virginia Beach along Shore Drive and Northampton Boulevard — First Landing State Park's main entrance, Lynnhaven fishing piers, and the neighborhoods between the bay and the interstate.
What It's Like
Shore Drive's corridor of seafood spots and dive bars, plus the main entrance to First Landing State Park (cabins closed for renovation until Oct 31, 2026). Working-waterfront feel on the Lynnhaven.
Restaurants in Bayside
All restaurants in Bayside1608 CrafthouseHidden Gem
Chef-driven farm-to-table gastropub in Bayside with local craft taps, small-batch bourbon, and a dog-friendly patio known for housemade pork rinds.
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Hidden Gem
Aberdeen Barn Steak House
Bayside steakhouse since 1966 serving in-house aged USDA Angus beef, seafood, and Sunday brunch.
Bay Local Eatery — Shore Drive
Daytime seafood-and-brunch spot on Shore Drive making everything in-house from locally sourced ingredients, with dog-welcoming outdoor tables.
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Family Friendly
- Brunch
BoBo's Fine Chicken
Shore Drive fried-chicken counter built on a family recipe, scratch-made except the buns, using Virginia Grown-certified ingredients.
Bubba's Seafood Restaurant & Crabhouse
Family-run Shore Drive crabhouse on the Lynnhaven River for 30-plus years, paired with an adjacent seafood market and boat ramp.
Froggie's
Shore Drive smokehouse near the Lesner Bridge with three house BBQ sauces, a 22-tap deck, and live entertainment every weekend.
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
King Hua
Chinese kitchen on Independence Boulevard in Haygood, serving orange chicken and kung pao classics with custom low-sodium preparation on request.
Leaping Lizard Cafe
Shore Drive breakfast-and-brunch cafe featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, known for sweet potato biscuits and weekend brunch.
- Outdoor Seating
- Brunch
Session
Fast-casual Shore Drive breakfast-and-lunch counter, sister concept to the 67th Street ARE Cafe, with online Toast ordering.
The Pizzeria at Haygood
A veteran-owned, father-and-son pizza shop turning out New York-style slices for the Haygood/Independence Boulevard community.
The Rustic Spoon — Pleasure House
Bayside comfort-food breakfast and brunch kitchen on Pleasure House Road, open long weekday hours with a modern, local-ingredient twist.
Bars in Bayside
All bars in BaysideBallyhoos
A Shore Drive-area happy-hour bar with an outdoor 'Park' for cornhole and ping pong, plus live music and multiple TVs.
- Family Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Happy Hour
Bayside Bar & GrillHidden Gem
Shore Drive hole-in-the-wall running happy-hour drink pricing every day, with a rotating weekly food calendar and weekend DJ nights.
Champs Sports Bar & Grill
Northampton Boulevard sports bar with cooked-to-order food, a daily prime rib, pool tables, and 7am-to-midnight hours every day.
Chick's Oyster Bar
Dock bar and oyster house on the Lynnhaven Inlet since 1998, with a boat-up deck and a weekend Beach Club upstairs.
- Waterfront
- Outdoor Seating
- Open Late
Old Beach Tavern
Upscale neighborhood tavern on Virginia Beach Boulevard with a craft beer list, a 4-7pm happy hour, and Chef Linda's scampi linguini.
The Back Deck
Dockside Shore Drive bar built around its water view and sunset timing, with tacos, nachos, and casual seafood.
- Outdoor Seating
- Sunset Views
Breweries in Bayside
All breweriesPleasure House BrewingHidden Gem
Small-batch Bayside taproom with five main and three experimental taps, nightly game themes, daily food trucks, and a pet-friendly patio.
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Hidden Gem
Coffee Shops in Bayside
All coffee shopsAmerican Brew
Bayside's coffee-and-whiskey cafe on East Stratford Road, serving 100-plus drink options, acai bowls, and a signature Brewrito wrap since 2016.
Colattao Coffee House
Bayside cafe brewing 100% single-origin Colombian coffee sourced direct from a small farm, in a gallery-lined room on Independence Boulevard.
Instrumental Coffee
Musician-turned-roaster's trailer outside its own Thoroughgood roastery, pouring espresso and cold brew from a short, frequently-rotated bean list, weekday mornings only.
Marchese Italian Market & Cafe
Italian market and espresso bar pulling Virginian-Pilot-voted best coffee from Kimbo Italian beans, alongside imported groceries and made-to-order paninis.
Beaches in Bayside
All beachesFirst Landing State Park Beach
First Landing State Park fronts 1.5 miles of sandy Chesapeake Bay beach — calmer water than the Atlantic side, backed by dunes and maritime forest instead of…
Parks in Bayside
All parks in BaysideBayville Farms Dog Park
The best-equipped of Virginia Beach's five free public dog parks: Bayville Farms offers three separate fenced areas so small and large dogs can be split up,…
Bayville Farms ParkHidden Gem
A 1978-vintage neighborhood park on land once part of Captain Adam Thoroughgood's 1643 land grant, Bayville Farms sits next to the Bayside Recreation Center…
First Landing State Park
Virginia's most-visited state park packs a genuine wilderness into the city's northern corner: 20 miles of trails through maritime forest, bald cypress swamp,…
Lake Lawson / Lake Smith Natural Area
A 42-acre wooded preserve in Bayside with an outsized 12,000 feet of shoreline on two connected freshwater lakes — which is why anglers and birders treat it as…
Pleasure House Point Natural AreaHidden Gem
One hundred eighteen acres of tidal marsh, sandy shore, and maritime forest on the Lynnhaven River just south of the Chesapeake Bay — a rescued piece of…
Williams Farm Park
The Learning Circle campus in Bayside anchors two of the city's newer recreation investments side by side: the indoor Williams Farm Recreation Center and the…
Williams Farm Skate Park
The most modern of Virginia Beach's three premier public skate parks: 25,000 square feet of concrete featuring a tiered bowl, a flow park, and an urban skate…
Attractions in Bayside
All attractions in BaysideBrock Environmental CenterHidden Gem
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Brock Environmental Center is one of the most sustainable buildings in the world — holding both LEED Platinum and full Living…
Ferry Plantation HouseHidden Gem
Tucked into a residential cul-de-sac on the Lynnhaven River, Ferry Plantation House is an 1830 Federal-style brick farmhouse built from the salvaged bricks of…
Grace Sherwood Statue (Witch of Pungo)
On July 10, 1706, Grace Sherwood — a Princess Anne County planter's wife accused by her neighbors of witchcraft — was tied cross-bound and dropped into the…
Lynnhaven HouseHidden Gem
Built around 1725 by Francis Thelaball, a plantation owner and ship's carpenter, the Lynnhaven House is one of the best-preserved examples of early Virginia…
The Canoes at Lesner BridgeHidden Gem
Ten full-size aluminum canoes, each stamped and punched with a lacy filigree pattern 'reminiscent of the decorative arts of the early settlers,' are joined at…
Thoroughgood House
Likely built in 1719 by Argall Thorowgood II — who died during construction, leaving his wife Susannah to finish it — the Thoroughgood House is one of the…
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Virginia MOCA)
Virginia MOCA is the region's contemporary art museum, and in April 2026 it opened a brand-new building on the Virginia Wesleyan University campus off Wesleyan…
Hotels & Stays in Bayside
All hotels & staysDelta Hotels Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites
The Chesapeake Bay's only all-suite bayfront hotel — private beach, sunset pool deck, on-site watersport rentals, and First Landing next door.
- Waterfront
- Family Friendly
Outdoor Recreation & Watersports in Bayside
All outdoor recreation & watersportsDockside Seafood & Fishing Center
Shore Drive's half-day fishing fleet and seafood market — morning and afternoon trips plus sunset dolphin cruises, with a Mon-Fri military discount.
Kayak Nature Tours
Shore Drive kayak tour operator near First Landing State Park — a 70-90%-odds Dolphin Adventure Tour, First Landing/Back Bay flatwater trips, and all-day excursions to Lake Drummond and the Outer Banks.
- Seasonal
Guides Featuring Bayside
- The Virginia Beach Craft Beverage Trail: Breweries & Distilleries
- Deep-Sea Fishing & Charter Guide: Virginia Beach Sportfishing
- Waterfront Dining: Where to Eat On the Water in Virginia Beach
- Budget Virginia Beach: Free & Nearly Free Things to Do
- Best Sunset-Watching Spots in Virginia Beach
- Best Family Beaches in Virginia Beach
Nearby Neighborhoods
Near Bayside
Amura Sushi Café
Shore Drive sushi cafe at the Chic's Beach/Pleasure House Road corner, serving sashimi, poke bowls, and noodles.
Brue CoffeeHidden Gem
Chic's Beach's neighborhood coffee shop — Italian-style espresso, rotating seasonal drink boards, and bakery items a short walk from the bay.
Bucketheads Beach Grill
A Shore Drive bar and grill since 2014, known for its wings and free Saturday-night country karaoke.
Buoy 44 Seafood Grill
Casual bayfront seafood grill on Chic's Beach with a waterfront deck overlooking the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel — try the bacon-wrapped scallops.
- Waterfront
- Outdoor Seating
- Brunch
C.P. Shuckers Cafe & Raw Bar — Shore Drive
Family-owned Shore Drive sports bar and raw bar since 1995 — 39 TVs, daily 3-7pm happy hour, 99-cent wing Mondays, and Friday patio music.
- Happy Hour
- Live Music
- Outdoor Seating
- Open Late
Chic's Beach (Chesapeake Bay Beach)Hidden Gem
Chic's Beach — officially Chesapeake Beach, never called that by locals — is the bay answer to the Atlantic beaches: gentle, shallow water with small waves,…