The Beach Nest Guidebook for Virginia Beach

Ted And Lori
The Beach Nest Guidebook for Virginia Beach

Food Scene

Our favorite local restaurants …
Located in the historic Cavalier Hotel, this is an exceptional outdoor dining experience. You'll feel as though you've entered The Great Gatsby era. Be sure to ask for a garden table!
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Becca
4200 Atlantic Avenue
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Located in the historic Cavalier Hotel, this is an exceptional outdoor dining experience. You'll feel as though you've entered The Great Gatsby era. Be sure to ask for a garden table!
Elevenses Fresh Table & Bar
Where locals and tourists collide, Big Sam's is a family friendly restaurant and watering hole located on Rudee Inlet. Early Bird breakfast rates from 7am-9am and a breakfast happy hour from 7am-11am make this a great place to start the day. It's an easy walk one block east and three blocks south. Try Grandma's Pancakes for fresh buttermilk pancakes made from Sam's Grandma's recipe. These won "Best Pancakes in Tidewater!" Bike racks on site. http://bigsamsrawbar.com
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Big Sam's Inlet Cafe & Raw Bar
300 Winston Salem Avenue
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Where locals and tourists collide, Big Sam's is a family friendly restaurant and watering hole located on Rudee Inlet. Early Bird breakfast rates from 7am-9am and a breakfast happy hour from 7am-11am make this a great place to start the day. It's an easy walk one block east and three blocks south. Try Grandma's Pancakes for fresh buttermilk pancakes made from Sam's Grandma's recipe. These won "Best Pancakes in Tidewater!" Bike racks on site. http://bigsamsrawbar.com
A local's favorite for seafood. Consider dining outdoors along the marina in unique covered gliding tables or enjoy drinks at the Cabana Bar which boasts fire pit tables and 10 HD flat screen TV's. https://www.rudees.com
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Rudee's Restaurant and Cabana Bar
227 Mediterranean Avenue
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A local's favorite for seafood. Consider dining outdoors along the marina in unique covered gliding tables or enjoy drinks at the Cabana Bar which boasts fire pit tables and 10 HD flat screen TV's. https://www.rudees.com
A family owned restaurant overlooking the marina and Rudee Inlet. Great view and seafood. Try the Oysters Rockafellar, BBQ Shrimp and Crabcake dinner, and the homemade Key Lime Pie! An easy walk from The Beach Nest - one block west and three blocks south. http://rockafellers.com
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Rockafeller's Restaurant
308 Mediterranean Ave
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A family owned restaurant overlooking the marina and Rudee Inlet. Great view and seafood. Try the Oysters Rockafellar, BBQ Shrimp and Crabcake dinner, and the homemade Key Lime Pie! An easy walk from The Beach Nest - one block west and three blocks south. http://rockafellers.com
A great place for oceanfront dining on the patio. Sunday brunch is amazing - don't forget to ask for the complimentary hot sticky buns. Yum' http://www.watermans.com/
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Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic Ave
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A great place for oceanfront dining on the patio. Sunday brunch is amazing - don't forget to ask for the complimentary hot sticky buns. Yum' http://www.watermans.com/
A great place to sit outside and enjoy live music on the 7th Street Stage. Great seafood, a fresh sushi bar, happening happy hour and live entertainment. http://www.mahimahs.com
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Mahi's Seafood & Sushi
615 Atlantic Ave
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A great place to sit outside and enjoy live music on the 7th Street Stage. Great seafood, a fresh sushi bar, happening happy hour and live entertainment. http://www.mahimahs.com
Flanking the 7th Street Stage on the Boardwalk, this is another great and lively location for outdoor dining and drinks while listening to the live music. http://www.chixvb.com
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Chix on the Beach
701 Atlantic Ave
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Flanking the 7th Street Stage on the Boardwalk, this is another great and lively location for outdoor dining and drinks while listening to the live music. http://www.chixvb.com
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Java Surf Café & Espresso Bar
1807 Mediterranean Ave
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May's Parlor
2708 Pacific Ave
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Barrel 17
1706 Mediterranean Ave
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Harvest
1718 Atlantic Ave
One of the few oceanfront restaurants that may take a reservation in the busy summer months. Sit at a table in the bar area, and enjoy the musician who plays a wide variety of fun songs.
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Il Giardino Ristorante
910 Atlantic Ave
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One of the few oceanfront restaurants that may take a reservation in the busy summer months. Sit at a table in the bar area, and enjoy the musician who plays a wide variety of fun songs.
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Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer
605 Virginia Beach Blvd
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Tautog's Restaurant
205 23rd St
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Fun, casual beach Mexican with flat screens showing surf competitions.
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Pelon's Baja Grill
3619 Pacific Ave
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Fun, casual beach Mexican with flat screens showing surf competitions.
Great place to order lunch boxes to take to beach or on outings.
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Taste
3603 Pacific Ave
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Great place to order lunch boxes to take to beach or on outings.
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Aloha Snacks
501 Laskin Rd
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It's a bit of a drive but a great little gem. A cute little house in Pungo that serves amazing breakfast and lunch. Sit outside or in one of the quaintly decorated rooms. Farmhouse shabby chic. Mimosa flights are fun.
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The Bee and The Biscuit
1785 Princess Anne Rd
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It's a bit of a drive but a great little gem. A cute little house in Pungo that serves amazing breakfast and lunch. Sit outside or in one of the quaintly decorated rooms. Farmhouse shabby chic. Mimosa flights are fun.
A fun bar owned by and honoring service members. Large beer selection. Check website for game nights. Musical Bingo is a must!
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Warriors Taphouse
1630 General Booth Blvd
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A fun bar owned by and honoring service members. Large beer selection. Check website for game nights. Musical Bingo is a must!
Local pizza joint with old pews from the former wedding chapel that occupied its location.
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PIZZA CHAPEL
637 10th St
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Local pizza joint with old pews from the former wedding chapel that occupied its location.
Another great option for picking up lunch to take to the beach.
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Tad's Deli
600 Norfolk Ave
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Another great option for picking up lunch to take to the beach.
Cozy, casual restaurant. Mondays are Burger Night! Yum!
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Icehouse Restaurant
604 Norfolk Ave
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Cozy, casual restaurant. Mondays are Burger Night! Yum!
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ShoreBreak Pizza & TapHouse
2941 Shore Dr
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Orion's Roof
4201 Atlantic Avenue
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Bay Local Eatery
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Zeke's Beans n Bowls VB
616 Norfolk Ave
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Drinks & Nightlife

Locally owned, lively tasting room. One block west and four blocks north of The Beach Nest. Bike rack located behind the brewery. http://www.backbaybrewingco.com
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Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co.
1805 Kempsville Rd
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Locally owned, lively tasting room. One block west and four blocks north of The Beach Nest. Bike rack located behind the brewery. http://www.backbaybrewingco.com
Located at the intersection of 17th Street and Baltic Avenue, this new facility features a Vabc store and the Blue Ridge Tasting Room. Per Virginia ABC requirements, the tasting event allows for four one half ounce samples of alcohol available for patrons at $7. Tours are available 12p-4p on Saturdays at no charge. https://chesapeakebaydistillery.com
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Coors Event Center
437 Virginia Beach Blvd
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Located at the intersection of 17th Street and Baltic Avenue, this new facility features a Vabc store and the Blue Ridge Tasting Room. Per Virginia ABC requirements, the tasting event allows for four one half ounce samples of alcohol available for patrons at $7. Tours are available 12p-4p on Saturdays at no charge. https://chesapeakebaydistillery.com
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Пивоварня New Realm Brewing
1209 Craft Ln
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Reaver Beach Brewing
1505 Taylor Farm Rd
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Пивоварня Thin Brew Line
1375 Oceana Blvd
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The Shack
712 Atlantic Ave
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Пивоварня Frothy Beard Brewing Company
313 32nd St
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Parks & Nature

Miles of hiking and biking trails. http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml
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Государственный парк Первой Посадки
2500 Shore Drive
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Miles of hiking and biking trails. http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml
Located in southern Virginia Beach, False Cape State Park is a mile-wide barrier spit between Back Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Access is through the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and is limited to hiking, bicycling or boating. The park features primitive camping and an extensive environmental education program in one of the last undisturbed coastal environments on the East Coast. http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/false-cape.shtml
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Парк штата Фолз Кейп
4001 Sandpiper Rd
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Located in southern Virginia Beach, False Cape State Park is a mile-wide barrier spit between Back Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Access is through the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and is limited to hiking, bicycling or boating. The park features primitive camping and an extensive environmental education program in one of the last undisturbed coastal environments on the East Coast. http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/false-cape.shtml
This 15,000 square foot beach park features wheelchair accessible entrances and an incredible playground. https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/parks-trails/city-parks/Pages/grommet-island.aspx
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Grommet Island Park
2nd Street
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This 15,000 square foot beach park features wheelchair accessible entrances and an incredible playground. https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/parks-trails/city-parks/Pages/grommet-island.aspx
Dismal Swamp State Park
2294 US-17
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Парк Маунт-Трашмор
310 Edwin Dr
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Маяк Кейп-Генри (1881)
583 Atlantic Ave
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Entertainment & Activities

The place for parasail, jet ski, boat and kayak rentals. Located one block east and three blocks south. http://beachparasail.com/about-adventure-parasail-in-virginia-beach/
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Adventure Parasail
300 Winston Salem Ave
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The place for parasail, jet ski, boat and kayak rentals. Located one block east and three blocks south. http://beachparasail.com/about-adventure-parasail-in-virginia-beach/
Dolphin cruises, sunset cruises, speed boat trips, and fishing trips. Home of the Rudee Rocket, a 2000 Horse Power speed boat that takes you along the oceanfront and the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. https://www.rudeetours.com/
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Rudee Inlet Parasail
200 Winston Salem Ave
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Dolphin cruises, sunset cruises, speed boat trips, and fishing trips. Home of the Rudee Rocket, a 2000 Horse Power speed boat that takes you along the oceanfront and the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. https://www.rudeetours.com/
Home to the largest charter fleet in Virginia and a short walk from The Beach Nest - one block east and three blocks south. Book an inshore, nearshore or offshore fishing trip. We suggest the Wave Runner with Captain Pat. http://virginiafishing.com
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Virginia Beach Fishing Center
200 Winston Salem Ave
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Home to the largest charter fleet in Virginia and a short walk from The Beach Nest - one block east and three blocks south. Book an inshore, nearshore or offshore fishing trip. We suggest the Wave Runner with Captain Pat. http://virginiafishing.com
Today's Boardwalk is 28-feet wide and stretches three miles featuring a separate bike path, making it ideal for strolling, rollerblading and biking. Entertainment is offered nightly during the summer months and four oceanfront stages at 7th, 17th, and 24th and 31st Streets provide live musical acts. Check out the below website for a schedule of events and live music along the Boardwalk. https://www.beachstreetusa.com/locations
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Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
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Today's Boardwalk is 28-feet wide and stretches three miles featuring a separate bike path, making it ideal for strolling, rollerblading and biking. Entertainment is offered nightly during the summer months and four oceanfront stages at 7th, 17th, and 24th and 31st Streets provide live musical acts. Check out the below website for a schedule of events and live music along the Boardwalk. https://www.beachstreetusa.com/locations
Located in the majestic trees of the Aquarium, between the Marsh Pavilion and the Bay & Ocean Pavilion, you will find our amazing “aerial forest park.” The first of its kind in Virginia! Experience “adventure in the trees” on your own or with friends, family and parties. Ages five to adult are welcome. You'll see a series of platforms in the trees connected by cable, wood, rope and zip lines to form bridges. Each bridge presents a different challenge of how to get to the next platform. A series of bridges form “aerial trails” throughout the forest. https://virginiabeachadventurepark.com/virginia-beach-adventure-park/?gclid=COC46p-V2dUCFUtNfgodO_sB3A
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The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
801 General Booth Blvd
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Located in the majestic trees of the Aquarium, between the Marsh Pavilion and the Bay & Ocean Pavilion, you will find our amazing “aerial forest park.” The first of its kind in Virginia! Experience “adventure in the trees” on your own or with friends, family and parties. Ages five to adult are welcome. You'll see a series of platforms in the trees connected by cable, wood, rope and zip lines to form bridges. Each bridge presents a different challenge of how to get to the next platform. A series of bridges form “aerial trails” throughout the forest. https://virginiabeachadventurepark.com/virginia-beach-adventure-park/?gclid=COC46p-V2dUCFUtNfgodO_sB3A
Come explore over 800,000 gallons of one of the best aquariums and animal habitats in the country at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Experience hands-on exhibits, nature path, and marshlands. The Aquarium is also home to an IMAX movie theater. https://www.virginiaaquarium.com
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Аквариум Вирджинии и Морской Научный Центр
717 General Booth Blvd
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Come explore over 800,000 gallons of one of the best aquariums and animal habitats in the country at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Experience hands-on exhibits, nature path, and marshlands. The Aquarium is also home to an IMAX movie theater. https://www.virginiaaquarium.com
Indoor skydiving adventure. https://www.iflyworld.com/virginia-beach/
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iFLY VA Beach
2412 Pacific Ave
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Indoor skydiving adventure. https://www.iflyworld.com/virginia-beach/
Movie theater with wait staff for dining and drinks. https://beachmoviebistro.com
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Beach Cinema Alehouse
941 Laskin Rd
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Movie theater with wait staff for dining and drinks. https://beachmoviebistro.com
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Topgolf
5444 Greenwich Rd
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Best movie theater in the area. You can buy your tickets and reserve your reclining seats online, so no need to arrive early to find seats!
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Regal Strawbridge Marketplace Stadium 12
2133 General Booth Blvd
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Best movie theater in the area. You can buy your tickets and reserve your reclining seats online, so no need to arrive early to find seats!
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Нáутикус
1 Waterside Dr
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Children's Museum of Virginia
221 High St
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Essentials

Located just four blocks north, this is the closest place to get necessary food or drink items in a pinch. We hear the BBQ sandwich is amazing too!
JR. MARKET #5
920 Mediterranean Ave
Located just four blocks north, this is the closest place to get necessary food or drink items in a pinch. We hear the BBQ sandwich is amazing too!
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Harris Teeter Pharmacy
2800 Arctic Ave
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32nd Street Laundry Land Laundromat
315 32nd St

Arts & Culture

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is a non-profit institution which exists to foster awareness, exploration, and understanding of the significant art of our time. http://www.virginiamoca.org
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Музей Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
2200 Parks Ave
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The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is a non-profit institution which exists to foster awareness, exploration, and understanding of the significant art of our time. http://www.virginiamoca.org
This unique museum is located in the last remaining Virginia Beach Boardwalk cottage, de Witt Cottage, which was built in 1895. There is an array of wildfowl artifacts and art as well as representations of the early history of the Virginia Beach. Admission is free. http://awhm.org
Музей атлантического наследия диких птиц
1113 Atlantic Ave
This unique museum is located in the last remaining Virginia Beach Boardwalk cottage, de Witt Cottage, which was built in 1895. There is an array of wildfowl artifacts and art as well as representations of the early history of the Virginia Beach. Admission is free. http://awhm.org
This museum tells the story of the men who served in the US Life-Saving Service and the US Coast Guard. Galleries provide an insight into the early days of shipwrecks along the Virginia coast and the efforts of the life-savers at the stations. Located at 24th Street and the Boardwalk. http://www.vbsurfrescuemuseum.org
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Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum
2401 Atlantic Ave
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This museum tells the story of the men who served in the US Life-Saving Service and the US Coast Guard. Galleries provide an insight into the early days of shipwrecks along the Virginia coast and the efforts of the life-savers at the stations. Located at 24th Street and the Boardwalk. http://www.vbsurfrescuemuseum.org

Sightseeing

The lighthouses at Cape Henry silently guard the entryway into the Chesapeake Bay. The octagonal stone structure was completed in 1792 and is the oldest government-built lighthouse in America. The "new" lighthouse was built in 1881 and is the tallest cast iron lighthouse in the country. Both are located at Fort Story, north of the resort area. https://www.preservationvirginia.com/visit/historic-properties/cape-henry-lighthouse
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Маяк Кейп-Генри (1881)
583 Atlantic Ave
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The lighthouses at Cape Henry silently guard the entryway into the Chesapeake Bay. The octagonal stone structure was completed in 1792 and is the oldest government-built lighthouse in America. The "new" lighthouse was built in 1881 and is the tallest cast iron lighthouse in the country. Both are located at Fort Story, north of the resort area. https://www.preservationvirginia.com/visit/historic-properties/cape-henry-lighthouse
At 25th Street and Atlantic, the Naval Aviation Monument depicts three historic eras in naval aviation and represents the culmination of an eight-year undertaking by NAF's Hampton Roads Squadron. http://www.hrana.org
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Naval Aviation Monument
2500 Atlantic Avenue
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At 25th Street and Atlantic, the Naval Aviation Monument depicts three historic eras in naval aviation and represents the culmination of an eight-year undertaking by NAF's Hampton Roads Squadron. http://www.hrana.org
The Military Aviation Museum was born from a passion for World War II-era aircraft, and over the years, it has grown into a truly living history museum that rivals any other of its kind in the world. http://militaryaviationmuseum.org
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Военный музей авиации
1341 Princess Anne Rd
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The Military Aviation Museum was born from a passion for World War II-era aircraft, and over the years, it has grown into a truly living history museum that rivals any other of its kind in the world. http://militaryaviationmuseum.org
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USS Wisconsin BB-64
1 Waterside Dr
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Oceana Naval Air Station
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