Debbie's Perfect Day in Virginia Beach
Favorite Places To Eat:
Breakfast: Debbie has never been much of a breakfast food person, but she usually just goes with the flow and orders a BLT wherever she ends up. Bay Local is at the top of her list of where she ends up for an excellent BLT! She orders the Regular and adds avocado, but they have several versions to choose from. It's home to the Beach's largest BLT - try it if you dare!
Lunch: Tulu is an oceanfront favorite, Debbie loves the atmosphere, the views, and the outdoor seating. She likes to order the Turkey Burger or the Buffalo Cauliflower appetizer as her meal. It's also a great spot for cocktails when you prefer a liquid lunch!
Dinner: Eat - An American Bistro is hands-down her favorite dinner spot. There's no competition in her opinion. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu - the Iron-seared Filet and Mom's Crab Cake are two of Debbies favorites, but chef's nightly specials are her usual go-to! Whatever entree you decide, make sure to order a side of Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts. Start with Potstickers and end with Chocolate Bouchons!
Favorite Things To Do:
Morning: On a Saturday morning Debbie likes to go to a farmers market! Her two favorite ones to go to are located on Shore Drive in front of Lynnhaven Coffee Company and on 19th Street in the ViBe District. There are always fresh breakfast foods and smoothies to enjoy while shopping the market.
Midday: After strolling around the farmers market she likes to head out on the water! Her weekend is usually spent with family watching her kids wakeboard and tube on the Chesapeake Bay or docking her boat at the Narrows to enjoy and afternoon with friends. Like Debbie many locals have their own boat but, there are plenty of places to rent one if you like the experience a day on the water such as Bay Venture Boat Rentals.
Evening: Debbie loves to ride bikes to her favorite restaurant Eat - An American Bistro for a date night with her husband on the outdoor patio. Then makes her way to the Boardwalk for some live music on the 31st Street Stage to meet up with friends and grab a few drinks near by.
Melanie's Perfect Beach Day in Virginia Beach
Favorite Places To Eat:
Breakfast: Mel likes to go to Rick's Cafe for breakfast and her go to order is Rick's Favorite! It's several blocks away from the beach, off the beaten path but a great hole in the wall for your delicious and hearty breakfast foods.
Lunch: She loves to grab a sandwich from Tad's Deli & Smokehouse. With it's close location to the Oceanfront she likes to head straight to the beach with one of their classic cold cut sandwiches.
Dinner: Melanie likes to end her evening at Rockafellers on Rudee Inlet. She loves the BBQ Shrimp, a cold cocktail in her hand, and sitting outside on the patio with a view of the water.
Favorite Things To Do:
Morning/Midday: Melanie's perfect beach day means spending the whole day there! She likes to head down to the North End beach mid-morning and grab the perfect spot by the water. Her set up is minimal; a chair, towel, and beach bag for necessities. She isn't much of a sunbather so once she gets there she heads straight for the water! Swimming in the ocean, jumping into the waves, and body surfing are just as much fun to her now as when she first moved to Virginia Beach at age 14!
Evening: After having her perfect beach day (literally), she heads home to wash the salty water and sand away then likes to meet up with friends for dinner and drinks at Rockafellers on Rudee Inlet. She has the best time sitting outside on the patio, chatting with friends, and watching the sunset on the water.
Olivia's Perfect Beach Day in Virginia Beach
Favorite Places To Eat:
Brunch: Olivia's favorite place to eat on Sundays is Croc's Drag Yourself to Brunch with her girlfriends. She likes to enjoy her Mimosa and Madame French Toast while watching a lively and fun performance to kickstart her morning.
Lunch: Her go-to lunch order is a sandwich from Taste Unlimited because of their secret sauce! She orders the NorthEnder with lemonade and an extra side of the sauce. This is her favorite spot because they offer Dune Delivery service, which means they'll bring your sandwich directly to the beach!
Dinner: She loves going to Chicks Oyster Bar on the water for a signature Orange Crush and Chick's Rockin' Calamari to start off. Her favorite entree is the Firecracker Shrimp Tacos and she likes to cap the night off with a Warm Fudge Brownie Sundae.
Favorite Things To Do:
Morning: Olivia likes to start her mornings off with a long run/walk through First Landing State Park with her chocolate lab, Bodie. She likes to take in the fresh air and nature while getting her exercise in for the day.
Midday: After getting a good sweat in, she makes her way over to a street on the North End beach to jump in the ocean and lay out for a few hours to soak up the sun. She also likes to bring her paddle board and swim around in the water on the days that it's calm.
Evening: She likes to head over to her favorite dinner spot Chick's Oyster Bar on the boat and dock with a group of friends for some cocktails and delicious food. She loves when they have live music and her favorite part is the sunset boat ride home.
Amber's Perfect Day in Virginia Beach
Favorite Places To Eat:
Breakfast: Amber loves to hop on her bike with a group of friends and make her way over to Rudee's for a coffee and her two favorite items on the menu, a Marina Mimosa and The Classic aka Eggs Benedict.
Lunch: The outdoor patio at Catch 31 is her go-to spot! She likes to start the table off with a round of Oysters and Spinach Artichole dip and always gets the Classic Ceasar Salad with Salmon.
Dinner: Her perfect night at the beach could never end without going to her favorite spot for Virginia Beaches best Orange Crushes at Waterman's. In her case, she loves the Ruby Grapefruit Crush along with their amazing crab dip to start and enjoys the Endless Summer Salad with Blackened Tuna as her entree.
Favorite Things To Do:
Morning: After breakfast, Amber likes to continue her bike ride on the Boardwalk to the King Neptune Statue on 31st Street. She and her friends lock their bikes up, load up on the sunscreen, and enjoy laying out on the beach for a few hours before walking across the street to her favorite lunch spot!
Midday: When Amber and her crew are feeling adventurous on a nice day they like to rent jet skis or do some parasailing with Adventure Parasail & Rudee Inlet Jet Ski Rentals!
Evening: She likes to end the night at The Shack where she and her friends can enjoy some Crushes and play the fun games they have at the outdoor bar such as life-size Connect Four, Jenga, and Corn Hole. To cap off the night they like to walk over to the live band on the Boardwalk stage on 7th Street for some dancing before heading home.
Brooke's Perfect Day in Virginia Beach
Favorite Places To Eat:
Brunch: She loves going to Bay Local for their Crab Cake Bennie with a side of the Garlic Parmesan Tots. Oh! And don't forget their HUGE shareable Mimosas!
Lunch: Dockside is perfect to enjoy your meal looking out over the water. Brooke's go-to order is The Porch Burger with fries.
Dinner: Orion's Roof is her favorite dinner spot for some of the best views in VB! She loves to watch the colorful sunset and see all the way down the Boardwalk and of course the ocean! She orders the Pork Pot Stickers as an appetizer and follows that with the Caterpillar Roll and a Thai Fried Banana for dessert!
Favorite Things To Do:
Morning: Brooke likes to start the morning off with sunrise surfing! There are plenty of places to rent a board and take lessons such as Wave Riding Vehicles and Seth Broudy's School of Surf.
Midday: Take a long walk on the beach to get some exercise! She likes to make her way over to 36th Street where the Hillier Ignite Fitness Park is located in the sand to get a fun workout in. Can you climb the rope?
Evening: She likes to grab a group of friends and head over to The Shack on 8th street for Virginia Beach's signature drink, the Orange Crush! This is an all outdoors bar with food trucks, local boutiques, games, and great company. She also always makes sure to get an order of the Shack Fries!
Jennifer's Perfect Day in Virginia Beach
Favorite Places To Eat:
Breakfast: Jennifer loves to start her morning off at The Egg Bistro with a hot cup of coffee and the Infused Pancakes!
Lunch: She likes to head over near the Boardwalk for an amazing Brisket Burrito at Cactus Jack's!
Dinner: She enjoys Repeal Bourbon & Burgers speakeasy-themed restaurant that serves unique burgers and fun cocktails. If you are feeling adventurous her favorite is the Fire & Brimstone burger.
Favorite Things To Do:
Morning: One of her favorite mornings is spent on a dolphin-watching tour with the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center before heading inside to see all of the amazing exhibits the aquarium has to offer. My favorite thing to do is to stand out front, watching the Harbor Seals, Hector and Rudder.
Midday: She likes to head over to First Landing State Park on 64th Street to take a hike through the trails. She loves to bring her camera to capture some beautiful images of the wildlife and nature, like the one below.
Evening: When the sun starts to set and the weather cools off, she really enjoys a stroll on the boardwalk. There are some amazing artists that set up tables and can create pieces of art for you while you wait. Plus, as a music lover, she enjoys all of the different stages that offer free music. And then what better way to end the night than a stop at Ben & Jerry’s for some New York Super Fudge Chunk?