Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center
Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center is a fishing outdoor recreation and watersports operator in Bayside, Virginia Beach, located at 3311 Shore Dr. Shore Drive's half-day fishing fleet and seafood market — morning and afternoon trips plus sunset dolphin cruises, with a Mon-Fri military discount.
A Shore Drive fixture with its own seafood market and dockside restaurant, Dockside runs half-day fishing trips on Coast Guard-inspected boats equipped with modern fish-finding electronics, with morning (8am-noon) and afternoon (1-4pm) departures alongside separate sunset dolphin-watch bay cruises. Active-duty military ride $3 off the regular half-day fare Monday through Friday, and children under 3 fish free.
Amenities
- Half-day morning and afternoon fishing trips
- Sunset dolphin-watch bay cruises
- On-site seafood market and restaurant
Know Before You Go
- Best for: a documented military discount ($3 off weekdays)
- Best for: kids under 3 fish free
Visit
- Address: 3311 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA
- Phone: (757) 481-4545
- Website: https://www.fishingvabeach.com/
Last verified 2026-07-11.
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