Norfolk VA/ Simple Southern Getaways Guidebook

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Norfolk VA/ Simple Southern Getaways Guidebook

Sightseeing

Want to learn more about the Navy and our oceans? Then Nauticus is the place. Great for all ages. They even offer an escape room in the USS Wisconsin for a separate fee.
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Nauticus
1 Waterside Dr
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Want to learn more about the Navy and our oceans? Then Nauticus is the place. Great for all ages. They even offer an escape room in the USS Wisconsin for a separate fee.
Great place for kids to play and explore!
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Children's Museum of Virginia
221 High St
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Great place for kids to play and explore!
Super fun for all ages. They also offer a separate ropes course.
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Acquario della Virginia e Centro Scienze Marine
717 General Booth Blvd
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Super fun for all ages. They also offer a separate ropes course.
Fun all year round!
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens Blvd
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Fun all year round!
Learn more about how our country started in Jamestown.
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Jamestown Settlement
2110 Jamestown Rd
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Learn more about how our country started in Jamestown.
Continue your historical journey at Yorktown. Enjoy the free trolley and beach after you visit the Revolutionary War Museum and battlefield.
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Centro visitatori campo di battaglia di Yorktown
1000 Colonial Pkwy
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Continue your historical journey at Yorktown. Enjoy the free trolley and beach after you visit the Revolutionary War Museum and battlefield.
Perfect place for dining, boat watching, fudge and music. Take the ferry over to Portsmouth and enjoy Norfolk by water.
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Waterside District
333 Waterside Dr
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Perfect place for dining, boat watching, fudge and music. Take the ferry over to Portsmouth and enjoy Norfolk by water.
Enjoy a trip across the water from Portsmouth to Norfolk or Norfolk to Portsmouth. This is a fun way to see Norfolk by water. Three stops: Waterside, High Street, and North Landing. During baseball season take a ride to the Norfolk Tides Stadium and watch a game. Make sure to bring cash for the ferry.
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Ferry Stop - High St station
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Enjoy a trip across the water from Portsmouth to Norfolk or Norfolk to Portsmouth. This is a fun way to see Norfolk by water. Three stops: Waterside, High Street, and North Landing. During baseball season take a ride to the Norfolk Tides Stadium and watch a game. Make sure to bring cash for the ferry.
Take me out to the ball game!
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Club di baseball Norfolk Tides presso lo stadio Harbor Park
150 Park Ave
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Take me out to the ball game!
What could be better than a shopping trip and Swedish meatballs?
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IKEA
1500 Ikea Way
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What could be better than a shopping trip and Swedish meatballs?
A wonderful airport for all your travel needs.
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Norfolk International Airport
2200 Norview Ave
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A wonderful airport for all your travel needs.
The Norfolk Botanical is beautiful! Remember to bring swimsuits for the little ones to enjoy the splash pad.
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Giardino Botanico di Norfolk
6700 Azalea Garden Rd
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The Norfolk Botanical is beautiful! Remember to bring swimsuits for the little ones to enjoy the splash pad.
Come and hang out with all the wonderful animals. There is a splash pad at the end for the kiddos to enjoy.
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Virginia Zoo
3500 Granby St
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Come and hang out with all the wonderful animals. There is a splash pad at the end for the kiddos to enjoy.
Shopping therapy and yummy places to eat!
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Norfolk Premium Outlets
1600 Premium Outlets Blvd
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Shopping therapy and yummy places to eat!
The Waterside District offers wonderful restaurants, boating, and tourist attractions. Take a dinner cruise on The Spirit of Norfolk, Escape the Ship on the USS Wisconsin, learn more about our great US Navy on Nauticus, or catch the Ferry over to Portsmouth.
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Waterside District
333 Waterside Dr
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The Waterside District offers wonderful restaurants, boating, and tourist attractions. Take a dinner cruise on The Spirit of Norfolk, Escape the Ship on the USS Wisconsin, learn more about our great US Navy on Nauticus, or catch the Ferry over to Portsmouth.
Free to the public. Talk a walk on the beach or boardwalk. Great place to see Navy ships as they set sail. Walk around the Fort and grounds. Great history lesson.
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Fort Monroe
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Free to the public. Talk a walk on the beach or boardwalk. Great place to see Navy ships as they set sail. Walk around the Fort and grounds. Great history lesson.
Spend a day of fun at the waterpark.
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Ocean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth Blvd
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Spend a day of fun at the waterpark.

Neighborhoods of Bay Dream Cottage & Bay Lake Escape

Take a little glimpse into the neighborhoods that surround Bay Dream Cottage and Bay Lake Escape.
East Beach is a beautiful beach community nestled on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay. The neighborhood is fashioned after classic Southeastern seaboard coastal villages, and includes 700 residences, neighborhood restaurants, boutique shops, a Bay Front Club, offices, parks and public places.
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East Beach is a beautiful beach community nestled on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay. The neighborhood is fashioned after classic Southeastern seaboard coastal villages, and includes 700 residences, neighborhood restaurants, boutique shops, a Bay Front Club, offices, parks and public places.
In parallel with Chesapeake Bay and Pretty Lake, with people of all ages, cultures, interest and needs, East Ocean View is the perfect place for beachcombers, fisherman, sailor, waters, runners, and simply, lovers of the water.
East Ocean View
In parallel with Chesapeake Bay and Pretty Lake, with people of all ages, cultures, interest and needs, East Ocean View is the perfect place for beachcombers, fisherman, sailor, waters, runners, and simply, lovers of the water.
The area known as Willoughby Spit takes its name from Thomas Willoughby, who came to Virginia in 1610 and received his first of many land grants in 1625. Willoughby's son, Thomas II, was living there in the 1660s, and legend has it that his wife awoke one morning following a terrific storm (possibly the "Harry Cane" of 1667) to see a point of land in front her home, where there had been only water the night before. The Willoughby family, it is said, were quick to apply for an addendum to the original land grant, giving them ownership of the "new" property. Severe storms and hurricanes would continue to transform the contour of the coast, and the Willoughby holdings, for more than a century. Although official records of Hampton Roads weather go back only to 1871 when the National Weather Service was established in downtown Norfolk, records of earlier storms have been located in ships' logs, newspaper accounts, history books and writings of early settlers. Residents of colonial coastal Virginia were very much aware of the weather. To people who lived near the water and derived much of their livelihood from the sea, a tropical storm was a noteworthy event. During a hurricane in 1749, the Chesapeake Bay rose 15 feet (4.6 m) above normal, and a sand spit was washed up at Sewell's Point. With the help of the Great Coastal Hurricane of 1806, Willoughby Spit was formed.
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The area known as Willoughby Spit takes its name from Thomas Willoughby, who came to Virginia in 1610 and received his first of many land grants in 1625. Willoughby's son, Thomas II, was living there in the 1660s, and legend has it that his wife awoke one morning following a terrific storm (possibly the "Harry Cane" of 1667) to see a point of land in front her home, where there had been only water the night before. The Willoughby family, it is said, were quick to apply for an addendum to the original land grant, giving them ownership of the "new" property. Severe storms and hurricanes would continue to transform the contour of the coast, and the Willoughby holdings, for more than a century. Although official records of Hampton Roads weather go back only to 1871 when the National Weather Service was established in downtown Norfolk, records of earlier storms have been located in ships' logs, newspaper accounts, history books and writings of early settlers. Residents of colonial coastal Virginia were very much aware of the weather. To people who lived near the water and derived much of their livelihood from the sea, a tropical storm was a noteworthy event. During a hurricane in 1749, the Chesapeake Bay rose 15 feet (4.6 m) above normal, and a sand spit was washed up at Sewell's Point. With the help of the Great Coastal Hurricane of 1806, Willoughby Spit was formed.

Food scene

Yummy Italian food! Live piano music on the weekend.
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Franco's By the Bay
169 W Ocean View Ave
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Yummy Italian food! Live piano music on the weekend.
Right on the Chesapeake Bay beach. Can't beat the view or food.
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Buoy 44 Seafood Grill
4536 Ocean View Ave
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Right on the Chesapeake Bay beach. Can't beat the view or food.
Dinning on the porch next to the water. It is a beautiful place to celebrate a special occasion. This is us celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary.
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Bubba's Seafood Restaurant and Crabhouse
3323 Shore Dr
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Dinning on the porch next to the water. It is a beautiful place to celebrate a special occasion. This is us celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary.
Yummy seafood
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Guadalajara Bar And Grill
2916 Shore Dr
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Yummy seafood
Local Shore Drive favorite
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CP Shuckers
3232 Shore Dr
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Local Shore Drive favorite
Our favorite is the Bourbon wings!
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ShoreBreak Pizza & TapHouse
2941 Shore Dr
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Our favorite is the Bourbon wings!
Not fancy but authentic Mexican.
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Jessy's Taqueria
3201 E Ocean View Ave
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Not fancy but authentic Mexican.
Great little place! Walking distance from Bay Lake Escape.
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Karla's Beach House
3248 E Ocean View Ave
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Great little place! Walking distance from Bay Lake Escape.
Roof top dining overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.
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Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant
400 West Ocean View Avenue
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Roof top dining overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.
Awesome seafood!
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Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar
8101 Shore Dr
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Awesome seafood!
Yummy seafood and great views
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Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center
3311 Shore Dr
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Yummy seafood and great views
Fresh seafood and other great menu options. The view from the back deck is breathtaking.
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The Back Deck
3323 Shore Dr
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Fresh seafood and other great menu options. The view from the back deck is breathtaking.
Farm-to-table restaurant offering local sustainable food from Virginia.
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Simple Eats Restaurant
3152 Shore Dr
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Farm-to-table restaurant offering local sustainable food from Virginia.
A local favorite of Chick Beach residence!
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Chick's Oyster Bar
2143 Vista Cir
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A local favorite of Chick Beach residence!
What a cute place to gather with family and friends.
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Beachside Social
2728 Atlantic Ave
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What a cute place to gather with family and friends.
COVA is open now! Offering coffee and pastries for breakfast.
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COVA Brewing Company
9529 Shore Dr
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COVA is open now! Offering coffee and pastries for breakfast.
Local favorite for breakfast and lunch. Check out the cool pictures on the wall!
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Sandfiddler Cafe
9561 Shore Dr
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Local favorite for breakfast and lunch. Check out the cool pictures on the wall!
Another local favorite on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach.
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Froggie’s
3656 Shore Dr
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Another local favorite on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach.
The best breakfast and brunch around! Come early because they fill up fast. Several locations.
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Citrus
357 N Great Neck Rd
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The best breakfast and brunch around! Come early because they fill up fast. Several locations.
Local favorite on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach.
Bucketheads Beach Grill
3657 Shore Dr
Local favorite on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach.
Small restaurant at the end of Willoughby Spit. Great for burgers and fried seafood. Call ahead for take-out. Very close to Bay Dream Cottage.
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Willoughby By The Bay
1534 W Ocean View Ave
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Small restaurant at the end of Willoughby Spit. Great for burgers and fried seafood. Call ahead for take-out. Very close to Bay Dream Cottage.
Gorgeous restaurant located in a historic Abbey. Beautiful neighborhood to walk around as well.
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Freemason Abbey Restaurant
209 W Freemason St
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Gorgeous restaurant located in a historic Abbey. Beautiful neighborhood to walk around as well.
Nice quick sandwich!
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
1541 Premium Outlets Blvd
Nice quick sandwich!
My daughter's favorite!
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Pho 79
723 W 21st St
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My daughter's favorite!
Our Favorite fast food!
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Chick-fil-A
901 Frederick Blvd
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Our Favorite fast food!
Our favorite BBQ with sweet tea or Cheer Wine!
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MISSION BBQ
116 S Independence Blvd
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Our favorite BBQ with sweet tea or Cheer Wine!
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MOD Pizza
2204 General Booth Blvd
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Yummy seafood right on the waterfront
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Stony’s Dockside Bar and Grill
8166 Shore Dr
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Yummy seafood right on the waterfront
Birth place of the waffle cone. Super cute drive up or dine in restaurant. Turn your headlights on when you are ready to order.
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Doumar's Cones & Barbecue
1919 Monticello Ave
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Birth place of the waffle cone. Super cute drive up or dine in restaurant. Turn your headlights on when you are ready to order.
We always stop at The Fudgery when were are at Waterside. The smells are out of the world!
The Fudgery
333 Waterside Dr
We always stop at The Fudgery when were are at Waterside. The smells are out of the world!
Best corn bread around!
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My Mama's Kitchen
7943 Shore Dr
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Best corn bread around!
Great for delivery or take-out.
Domino's Pizza
195 W Ocean View Ave
Great for delivery or take-out.
Great for delivery or takeout.
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Pizza Hut
9643 1st View St
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Great for delivery or takeout.
Quick healthy bite! One of our favorites.
Subway Restaurants
135 W Ocean View Ave
Quick healthy bite! One of our favorites.
Yummy seafood overlooking the marina.
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Surf Rider East Beach
9500 30th Bay St
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Yummy seafood overlooking the marina.
Yummy homemade pizza!
Regino's Italian Restaurant
3816 E Little Creek Rd
Yummy homemade pizza!
Yummy Italian food!
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Azalea Inn & Time Out Sports Bar
2344 East Little Creek Road
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Yummy Italian food!
Sal's Famous New York Pizza
156 S Plaza Trail
Yummy Italian!
Yummy pizza in downtown Norfolk.
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Cogan's Pizza
1901 Colonial Ave
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Yummy pizza in downtown Norfolk.
Yummy burgers! Favorite with locals.
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Norfolk
131 Granby St
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Yummy burgers! Favorite with locals.
Wonderful piano bar in Downtown Norfolk .
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Gershwin's
332 Granby St
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Wonderful piano bar in Downtown Norfolk .
Enjoy a local Irish pub and restaurant in Downtown Norfolk.
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Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub and Restaurant
211 Granby St
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Enjoy a local Irish pub and restaurant in Downtown Norfolk.
Yummy Italian food in Downtown Norfolk.
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Luce
245 Granby St
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Yummy Italian food in Downtown Norfolk.
Super yummy food in Norfolk. You won't be disappointed.
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No Frill Bar And Grill
806 Spotswood Ave
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Super yummy food in Norfolk. You won't be disappointed.
A local restaurant with delicious food. Close to Bay Dream Cottage and Bay Lake Escape. Place to go orders online.
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A World of Good
905 E Ocean View Ave
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A local restaurant with delicious food. Close to Bay Dream Cottage and Bay Lake Escape. Place to go orders online.
My favorite is to sit overlooking the marina while eating fish tacos!
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Stony’s Dockside Bar and Grill
8166 Shore Dr
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My favorite is to sit overlooking the marina while eating fish tacos!

Rentals

Paddleboard, wakeboarding, waterskiing, and more. Boat tours and sunset cruises are also available.
Virginia Beach Watersports
3713 Marina Shores Dr
Paddleboard, wakeboarding, waterskiing, and more. Boat tours and sunset cruises are also available.

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Simple Southern Getaways

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Rentals from Baby Quip

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