The Blue House Guidebook
Our favorite local eats
My family loves to get breakfast here. The vibe is laid back, friendly and the food is amazing.
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Karla's Beach House
3248 E Ocean View AveMy family loves to get breakfast here. The vibe is laid back, friendly and the food is amazing.
We love this place for their seafood burritos, happy hour specials and fun atmosphere. It truly is one of the best Mexican restaurants around.
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Jessy's Taqueria
3201 E Ocean View AveWe love this place for their seafood burritos, happy hour specials and fun atmosphere. It truly is one of the best Mexican restaurants around.
Best She Crab Soup ever! My parents love the seasonal Route 60 Oyster stew. I also recommend the crab cakes.
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Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar
8101 Shore DrBest She Crab Soup ever! My parents love the seasonal Route 60 Oyster stew. I also recommend the crab cakes.
This place is new. I really enjoyed the pizza AND the wings! Just a short drive into Virginia Beach they also deliver when they aren't super busy.
Sal's NY Pie Pizzeria
4640 Shore DriveThis place is new. I really enjoyed the pizza AND the wings! Just a short drive into Virginia Beach they also deliver when they aren't super busy.
This downtown pizza spot is known for its gigantic, delicious pizza.
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Benny Damato's
131 Granby StThis downtown pizza spot is known for its gigantic, delicious pizza.
This restaurant is a hidden treasure. Drive up and dine in your car. Known for its burgers, hot dogs and ice cream.
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Doumar's Cones & Barbecue
1919 Monticello AveThis restaurant is a hidden treasure. Drive up and dine in your car. Known for its burgers, hot dogs and ice cream.
Outings
This place is lovely for the family, a date or a stroll by yourself. My favorites are the walking trails, splash pad and restaurant for a bite to eat.
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Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden RdThis place is lovely for the family, a date or a stroll by yourself. My favorites are the walking trails, splash pad and restaurant for a bite to eat.
This is a nice place downtown to get some unique gifts, local arts and crafts and delicious food.
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Selden Market
208 E Main StThis is a nice place downtown to get some unique gifts, local arts and crafts and delicious food.
Børnemuseum i Virginia
221 High StGreat place to take the kids!
Zoo Drive
Zoo DriveSuper close and there is a lovely park right before the zoo entrance.
This local brewery is just a 10 minute walk away. FYI It doesn't stay open later than 10PM, but a great walkable spot to grab a drink!
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The Bold Mariner Brewing Co
1901 East Ocean View AvenueThis local brewery is just a 10 minute walk away. FYI It doesn't stay open later than 10PM, but a great walkable spot to grab a drink!
Cova is a coffee house and brewery just 5 min away on Shore drive. This is a family friendly environment with live music every Friday evening, kid's events on Monday mornings and trivia on Tuesdays.
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COVA Brewing Company
9529 Shore DrCova is a coffee house and brewery just 5 min away on Shore drive. This is a family friendly environment with live music every Friday evening, kid's events on Monday mornings and trivia on Tuesdays.
The aquarium is a perfect place to spend the day rain or shine!
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdThe aquarium is a perfect place to spend the day rain or shine!
Nightlife
Granby St. in downtown Norfolk is where you will find a huge variety of restaurants and bars. Whatever type of scene you are looking for you will be able to find from upscale nightclubs, sports bars, to live music venues its all here!
When the sun goes down, the lights come up Downtown. Fun comes in many forms down here. We're home to a HUGE variety of unique restaurants and bars from upscale to funky to sports, and you can find live music at a variety of venues, including The NorVa, voted Best Live Music Venue in the country in 2013 by Rolling Stone.
Granby St, Norfolk, VA, USA
Granby St. in downtown Norfolk is where you will find a huge variety of restaurants and bars. Whatever type of scene you are looking for you will be able to find from upscale nightclubs, sports bars, to live music venues its all here!
When the sun goes down, the lights come up Downtown. Fun comes in many forms down here. We're home to a HUGE variety of unique restaurants and bars from upscale to funky to sports, and you can find live music at a variety of venues, including The NorVa, voted Best Live Music Venue in the country in 2013 by Rolling Stone.
Further Away
Busch Gardens is one of the most beautiful theme parks I've ever visited. Definitely worth the trip!
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdBusch Gardens is one of the most beautiful theme parks I've ever visited. Definitely worth the trip!
Williamsburg Winery
5800 Wessex HundredA wonderful place for a romantic getaway. I highly recommend!
Colonial Williamsburg is considered one of the world's largest living history museums. Throughout the 301 acres you will find museums, working tradespeople, guided tours, performances and more!
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Colonial Williamsburg
101 Visitor Center DrColonial Williamsburg is considered one of the world's largest living history museums. Throughout the 301 acres you will find museums, working tradespeople, guided tours, performances and more!
Nature Enthusiast
For those who want more action than the bay check out the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and boardwalk. Just a 30 minute ride away.
Virginia Beach ved havet
1700 Atlantic AvenueFor those who want more action than the bay check out the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and boardwalk. Just a 30 minute ride away.
First Landing is just a 20 minute drive away. A wonderful place to hike, bike, swim, fish, boat and explore.
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First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveFirst Landing is just a 20 minute drive away. A wonderful place to hike, bike, swim, fish, boat and explore.
This beautiful trail connects 28 unique Norfolk neighborhoods along the riverfront. I especially enjoyed exploring the different segments of the trail with my young children.
Elizabeth River Trail, Norfolk, VA, USA
This beautiful trail connects 28 unique Norfolk neighborhoods along the riverfront. I especially enjoyed exploring the different segments of the trail with my young children.