Lyra's Guidebook
Food scene
Such good food & a nice selection of craft beers on draft.
Esoteric
501 Virginia Beach BlvdGreat for people watching if you sit out on the porch. Known to be a local’s favorite for seafood & the alleged inventor of the world’s most refreshing drink, the Orange Crush. Although my favorite is the grapefruit. So good!
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Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveGreat for people watching if you sit out on the porch. Known to be a local’s favorite for seafood & the alleged inventor of the world’s most refreshing drink, the Orange Crush. Although my favorite is the grapefruit. So good!
Family owned restaurant that was recently featured in our local paper! They make their own bread daily & offers so much food for the price point. Service is great, food is even better! Super close to the house.
Bread Box Cafe
3157 Virginia Beach BlvdFamily owned restaurant that was recently featured in our local paper! They make their own bread daily & offers so much food for the price point. Service is great, food is even better! Super close to the house.
Decent pizza. Awesome bartender. Literally Christian is the only reason I come to this place. They also have billiards & trivia on Wednesday’s. Also walking distance to the house.
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Brothers Pizza
401 N Great Neck RdDecent pizza. Awesome bartender. Literally Christian is the only reason I come to this place. They also have billiards & trivia on Wednesday’s. Also walking distance to the house.
This place has KONA coffee! If you're looking for a coffee shop that has a beach vibe to it, look no further than this place. They have great smoothies, vegan/vegetarian offerings. Great service!
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Bad Ass Coffee
619 18th StThis place has KONA coffee! If you're looking for a coffee shop that has a beach vibe to it, look no further than this place. They have great smoothies, vegan/vegetarian offerings. Great service!
If you're looking to check out a weird dive bar, look no further. Not for the faint of heart, this place has interesting décor & even more interesting regulars. Ashley, Nicole, & Jenny are usually behind the bar and are so attentive & sweet. Nothing like hitting up (an awesome) happy hour with that crew.
Pourhouse Of Norfolk
257 Granby StIf you're looking to check out a weird dive bar, look no further. Not for the faint of heart, this place has interesting décor & even more interesting regulars. Ashley, Nicole, & Jenny are usually behind the bar and are so attentive & sweet. Nothing like hitting up (an awesome) happy hour with that crew.
Music Scene
The Bunker Brewpub & Cadence Hall
211 21st StGreat beer, great music.
Not a super big fan of their beer but they have plenty live acts playing on the weekends, sometimes accompanied with traveling art shows. They have a larger location off Kempsville that has plenty of outdoor games & Instagram worthy shots. Next door to this one is Pizza Chapel, a cool late night local pizza place. The brothers who opened it re-outfitted it from a former church.
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Back Bay Brewing Co.
614 Norfolk AveNot a super big fan of their beer but they have plenty live acts playing on the weekends, sometimes accompanied with traveling art shows. They have a larger location off Kempsville that has plenty of outdoor games & Instagram worthy shots. Next door to this one is Pizza Chapel, a cool late night local pizza place. The brothers who opened it re-outfitted it from a former church.
Sightseeing
Historic hotel renovated with plenty of picture taking opportunities! Don’t be shy, the doorman is the friendliest person you’ll meet at the beach & will recommend anything from eats to where to take the best pictures.
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The Cavalier Virginia Beach, Autograph Collection
4200 Atlantic AveHistoric hotel renovated with plenty of picture taking opportunities! Don’t be shy, the doorman is the friendliest person you’ll meet at the beach & will recommend anything from eats to where to take the best pictures.
Outdoor Activities
Yes, this used to be a landfill. Now it’s a bustling local hub of fitness & family activities. Walk around one of the courses they have available - the longest which has outdoor gym equipment. Climb the “mount of trash” to see great views of the city & it’s sunsets. Also has a newly renovated playground for the kids & man-made lakes for those who like fishing!
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Mount Trashmore Park
310 Edwin DrYes, this used to be a landfill. Now it’s a bustling local hub of fitness & family activities. Walk around one of the courses they have available - the longest which has outdoor gym equipment. Climb the “mount of trash” to see great views of the city & it’s sunsets. Also has a newly renovated playground for the kids & man-made lakes for those who like fishing!
$12 to get you in to this close-by national park. Lots of different trails for varying comfort/fitness levels. Great way to spend a day in neat-ture.
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First Landing State Park
2500 Shore Drive$12 to get you in to this close-by national park. Lots of different trails for varying comfort/fitness levels. Great way to spend a day in neat-ture.
The local’s beach. If you want to get away from the hustle & bustle of the Oceanfront strip, this is where you go. Sweet spot is anywhere 45th street & upwards. Parking is within the neighborhood across the street so make sure to watch out for cars crossing!
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North End Beaches
The local’s beach. If you want to get away from the hustle & bustle of the Oceanfront strip, this is where you go. Sweet spot is anywhere 45th street & upwards. Parking is within the neighborhood across the street so make sure to watch out for cars crossing!