Lindsey’s guidebook
Food scene
Cova is great stop morning or night! It is a coffee shop in the morning and a brewery in the afternoon/evening. They also have food trucks daily, and it is only an ~8 min walk from the airbnb!
58 locals recommend
COVA Brewing Company
9529 Shore DrCova is great stop morning or night! It is a coffee shop in the morning and a brewery in the afternoon/evening. They also have food trucks daily, and it is only an ~8 min walk from the airbnb!
Lola's Beach Cantina
Great food, great vibe, and literally a 3 minute drive from our house!
Great restaurant on the marina with great food and drinks!
24 locals recommend
Stony’s Dockside Bar and Grill
8166 Shore DrGreat restaurant on the marina with great food and drinks!
An absolute classic - only a couple blocks for our house and has all the classic and tasty breakfast diner food.
35 locals recommend
Sandfiddler Cafe
9561 Shore DrAn absolute classic - only a couple blocks for our house and has all the classic and tasty breakfast diner food.
This is an awesome brewery about a 5 min drive from the Airbnb (the guidebook map currently shows it in the wrong place). For food, they have snacks/appetizers available for purchase Mon-Tues and yummy barbeque Wed-Sun.
50 locals recommend
The Bold Mariner Brewing Co
1901 East Ocean View AvenueThis is an awesome brewery about a 5 min drive from the Airbnb (the guidebook map currently shows it in the wrong place). For food, they have snacks/appetizers available for purchase Mon-Tues and yummy barbeque Wed-Sun.
Shopping
There is a store here for everyone. A great destination to spend the afternoon shopping and grabbing a meal or snack.
161 locals recommend
Norfolk Premium Outlets
1600 Premium Outlets BlvdThere is a store here for everyone. A great destination to spend the afternoon shopping and grabbing a meal or snack.
IKEA is an awesome place to wander for home, interior design, and organizational inspiration. And then snag a few things to take home!
28 locals recommend
IKEA
1500 Ikea WayIKEA is an awesome place to wander for home, interior design, and organizational inspiration. And then snag a few things to take home!
Sightseeing
Soo many hiking and biking trails. $10 parking fee but so worth it!
340 locals recommend
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveSoo many hiking and biking trails. $10 parking fee but so worth it!
Beautiful blooms and splash pad in the summer, Christmas light show in the winter, watch planes take off/land at the airport overlook year round! Just 10 mins away.
185 locals recommend
Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden RdBeautiful blooms and splash pad in the summer, Christmas light show in the winter, watch planes take off/land at the airport overlook year round! Just 10 mins away.
Lots of animals to see and has a splash pad in the summer months! 20-25 mins away.
182 locals recommend
Virginia Zoo
3500 Granby StLots of animals to see and has a splash pad in the summer months! 20-25 mins away.
Educational/Interesting
A great activity for families - explore the exhibits, watch an IMAX movie, take a boat tour. You could spend a full afternoon/day here - worth the 35 min car ride.
329 locals recommend
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdA great activity for families - explore the exhibits, watch an IMAX movie, take a boat tour. You could spend a full afternoon/day here - worth the 35 min car ride.
Tour a naval battleship and the museum associated with it. Fascinating history, 30 mins away
162 locals recommend
Nauticus
1 Waterside DrTour a naval battleship and the museum associated with it. Fascinating history, 30 mins away
Traveler advice
Getting around
Beach Access from the Home
Beach access is available at 17th or 19th Bay St. There are crosswalks at both of these streets to cross E Ocean View Ave (the main road). It is a straight shot across the street and to the beach (you will see the steps to the beach access).