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Things to do: Virginia Beach ☀️🏖️
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items A guide to the best Virginia Beach vacation: Places to stay, things to do, and good eats along the way👙🌊☀️
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Intro
Where to stay?
What to eat?
What to do?
Intro
There are SO MANY good places to stay,food to eat and things to do in VA beach. These things are part of my routine every time I visit and I hope to give some ideas for when you’re planning your next trip!
Your Ultimate Virginia Beach Guide
Where to stay?
These are a few of my favorite places to stay! You can’t go wrong with any of these
This is me and my husband’s fav hotel to stay at! It has beautiful ocean views, 2 restaurants, beachfront access, and an ice cream coffee shop. It’s so nice and clean and located in a quieter area than the main oceanfront. They have valet options for...
Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort
This is definitely a more luxury/pricer option but TOTALLY worth it! The Cavalier is everything you could ask for in a getaway. Located right behind the Marriott oceanfront and Embassy resort area. It’s tucked away in a quieter part of the oceanfront...
The Historic Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club
Courtyard by Marriott Virginia Beach is a great option for a nice stay with the family!! It’s closer to the main oceanfront area which gives more walking access to local stores and restaurants. The hotel is clean, friendly staff, and the COOLEST POOL...
Courtyard by Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront/North 37th Street
What to eat?
This is one of the most important parts of the trip… FOOOOOD
Zeke’s is our go-to for a quick breakfast or lunch! They have açaí bowls, poke bowls, coffee, wraps, and so much more. We love doing a create your own açaí bowl and adding a bunch of toppings. My favorite drink is an iced vanilla latte and my husband...
Zeke's - Beans N Bowls
If you are looking for a nice sit-down breakfast/brunch/lunch, this is the place!! They have my FAV breakfast burrito, French toast, and shakshouka. Good service, yummy food, and not too far of a drive from most of the hotels.
Baker's Crust
BEST DONUTS EVER + FRESH FOOD- You need to add this to your trip itinerary. They make their donuts fresh daily and feature new flavors every day. They are first come first serve so wake up ready to eat! My favorite is the pistachio and passion fruit ...
ThePinkDinghy
Such a Yummy coffee spot! It has so many unique coffee and tea options and indoor/ourdoor seating. If you like your coffee sweet they have you covered but you can also ask for less sweet. This coffee definitely woke me up!
Three Ships Coffee
Hungry for an AMAZING sandwich for? This is the place to go. Yorkies is a great lunch spot with so many different options. You can get a chopped cheese, classic turkey sandwich, cheesesteak, salad, chicken parm sandwich and so many more. I highly rec...
Yorkie's | Modern Deli
Enjoy a delicious Seafood dinner and orange crush with an Oceanfront view! Chix on the Beach is such a yummy option that you can’t go wrong with. It’s got great fresh seafood, burgers, steaks, and drinks or a perfect dinner with the family.
Chix on the Beach
Orion’s roof offers a delicious dinner with a view!! It’s an Asian fusion restaurant located on top of the Marriott VA Beach oceanfront hotel. You would only be an elevator ride away from the best dinner ever. They have the BEST sushi, drinks, and de...
Orion's Roof
This place is an amazing dinner spot with the best views of the water! We love sitting outside and taking in the view. My favorite food here is any of the sushi, pasta, or crab cakes. Everything is so fresh and delicious. A great spot for a nice date...
The Porch on Long Creek
Hungry for a late night pizza? Marco’s hits the spot every time. The pizza is fresh and delicious and one of our favs!
Marco's Pizza Virginia Beach Blvd - Virginia Beach, VA
If you love pizza options like me, you need to try Wiseguy!! Their chicken parm, buffalo chicken, and Korean chicken pizza is amazing. A great option for a quick bite to eat.
Wiseguy Pizza
Looking for a luxury fine-dining brunch or lunch? Becca at the Cavalier hotel is such a great option. They have amazing food and service and beautiful garden views as well. They are also known for a chocolate cake that you NEED to try.
Becca Restaurant and Garden
Delicious Hawaiian style shaved ice!! This is such a cool and refreshing treat to have after a day in the sun. My favorite is the Aloha Breeze - vanilla, mango, coconut and passion fruit all in one bite.
Get Lost
Cute and aesthetic coffee shop! So many different coffee and refresher options. My favorite is the “golden hour” which is a brown sugar cinnamon latte
sleepy cowgirl coffee
Walkable and yummy breakfast option!! This is a touristy but classic spot for yummy breakfast and pancakes of course. I used to go here with my family all the time and definitely enjoyed it.
Pocahontas Pancakes And Waffle House
What to do?
Who doesn’t love mini golf? My husband and I love a little healthy competition when it comes to mini golf and we definitely keep score. This is such a fun group activity if you need a break from the pool/beach.
Pirates Paradise Mini Golf
The Virginia Beach Boardwalk is so fun to walk along and enjoy the views. Check out the tourist shops for merch or try some of the boardwalk fries and ice cream! They have places you can bring or rent a bike to ride along the boardwalk.. such a fun a...
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
I loved my trip to the Virginia Beach Aquarium. So many cool animals and sea creatures to sea and learn about. Great for an indoor activity if it’s a cloudy/rainy day. You can touch the stingrays and jellyfish which was so cool!! They have an outdoor...
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
One stop shop for your Virginia Beach Merch & souvenirs!! Your trip isn’t complete without a stop at a substations store. This store has everything you need including shirts, bathing suits, sweatshirts, souvenirs, sunscreen, and beach supplies.
Sunsations