Virginia Beach — Five-Day Local Itinerary

Before 8 AM, the 3-mile concrete path belongs to military joggers and sunrise-seeking locals.

💡 Best experienced starting at 1st St and walking North.

A long-standing Oceanfront staple where locals grab a brew after their morning surf or walk.

💡 Try the Kona blend.

Chef-owned and award-winning; this is where locals go for crab soup without the neon signs.

💡 The tempura fried shrimp are also local favorites.

The 'metaphysical backbone' of the city. Quiet library, meditation room, and gardens.

💡 Escape to the 3rd floor meditation room for absolute silence.

Birthplace of the Orange Crush. Every local has sat on this patio.

💡 Wait times can be long in summer; grab an Orange Crush at the outdoor bar while you wait.

Where the neighborhood actually shops for sourdough, sea salt, and social gossip.

💡 Saturdays only. April-December.

Artist-centric brewery in the ViBe with a rooftop and local art on every wall.

💡 Check out their seasonal sour beers.

Since 1964. No frills, just mallets and blue crabs on newspaper.

💡 The crab soup is a multi-generational recipe.

The real nature of VB. Trails through cypress swamps and historical significance.

💡 The Bald Cypress Trail is a 1.25-mile loop through the swamp.

Overhanging the water on the Lynnhaven Inlet; purely a local hangout.

💡 Best spot for a bay-side sunset. Order the oysters by the bucket.