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Virginia Beach Landmarks; a local's perspective.

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A Virginia Beach local gives you the scoop!

 

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I have been a resident of Virginia Beach since 1972 and I have seen a lot of changes and growth in that time. I live near the ocean so most of the places I frequent are at the oceanfront area. Living in Virginia Beach is a lot of fun. There are very many things to do as a visitor and as a local. There are many places that are practically institutions in this city. Such as The Raven Restaurant and Ocean Eddie's on the 15th St Fishing Pier.
You can't come to our town and not visit these places because they are an experience you must have.

If you scroll down further I have a voting poll where you can vote up or down for your favorite or unfavorite restaurants. I have eaten at all of them and I have my own personal favorites!

One of my favorites is Ocean Eddie's. They have been on the Virginia Beach fishing pier for 55 years. It's a laid back place that serves fresh seafood, cold beer, strong cocktails and a heaping of live music and dancing. The thing is the place doesn't have a dance floor! So the gals (only women are alowed to do this) get up on the little stage that sits in front of the band. It's a hoot to watch these crazy ladies have some fun strutting their stuff!. Here's the sad part. Ocean Eddie's closed in October 2007 and the rumor is, it will not be re-opening. The talk around town is that a new pier is being built to replace the old one. We'll have to wait and see what happens because the locals are mighty upset at loosing their favorite ocean bar.

Another one of my favorites is The Icehouse Restaurant. They have been around many years and have a loyal local following. This eatery and bar serves up some very good food at good prices. The people are always friendly and the service is the best. Don't miss it!

Some of my other favorite local spots at the oceanfront are: Big Sam's, Waterman's, Rudee's, Rockafeller's and Mahi-Mah's. Don't miss them!

Facts, figures and interesting tid bits about Virginia Beach 

1- Virginia Beach is considered the worlds largest resort city.

2- Virginia Beach is in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the longest continuous pleasure beach in the world.

3- Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia and has over 430,000 residents.

4- The slogan for the state of Virginia is "Virginia is for Lovers".

5- Virginia Beach's slogan is "Virginia Beach for a Lifetime".

6-The climate in Virginia Beach is considered Humid Subtropical.

7-Virginia Beach has miles and miles of waterfront property including the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesapeake Bay, Lynnhaven River and tributaries.

Virginia Beach Stuff on eBay 

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Books about Virginia Beach on Amazon 

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Toast To Tidewater: Celebrating Virginia's Finest Food & Beverages by Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach

Toast To Tidewater: Celebrating Virginia's Finest Food & Beverages by Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach

Raise a glass to this most welcome and beautiful n more...0 points

Vote for your favorite Virginia Beach Restaurant 

I have eaten at all of these and they are all pretty good. I do have my favorites but which one is yours?

Surf Rider Restaurants

Best darn crab cakes period!1 point

Ocean Eddie's - Home

Ocean Eddie's on the 15th Street pier.1 point

Home :: Rockafeller's Restaurant On Rudee Inlet :: Virginia Beach, VA

Since 1989, Rockafeller’s Restaurant has been one more...0 points

IL GIARDINO RISTORANTE

Virginia Beach Restaurant0 points

Coastal Grill - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Coastal Grill is a local's favorite restaurant loc more...0 points

http://www.theraven.com/

The Raven Restaurant of Virginia Beach Info Site0 points

Havana Restaurant -Virginia Beach

Liquid Assets Restaurants. Havana, Clubsoda Hampto more...0 points

El Azteca - Home

Mexican Food0 points

Rudee's On The Inlet

Seafood and more. Meet you at the Gazebo!0 points

Mahi Mah's Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Saloon, on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

mahi mah's seafood restaurant and sushi saloon.0 points

H2O Beach Bar and Grill

h2o beach bar grill restaurant good food0 points

Tautogs Restaurant

A Coastal Dining Experience, unrivaled in the purs more...0 points

Welcome to Keagans

Keagans Town Center0 points

Azars Virginia Beach

Mediterranean0 points

More Restaurants you can vote up or down 

These restaurants don't have a website

Icehouse Restaurant

1 point

Osaka Sushi

1 point

Phils Grill

0 points

Big Sams

0 points

Pelons

0 points

North End Pizza

0 points

Isla

0 points

Atlas Dinner

0 points

Volcano Sushi

0 points

Photographic Art of Virginia Beach Landmarks 

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Event Tickets in Virginia Beach on eBay 

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Have you ever visited Virginia Beach? 

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Fun things to do in Virginia Beach 

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Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Foot trails, fishing, boating, bicycling, hunting, more...1 point

Ocean Breeze Waterpark - Virginia Beach, VA

Ocean Breeze Waterpark is Virginia Beach's ONLY< more...0 points

Welcome to Motor World Virginia Beach Home of Splat Zone Paintball

Motor World Virginia Beach is fun for the whole fa more...0 points

Skatepark - Mount Trashmore Skatepark, Virginia Beach Virginia

Skatepark showing alot of skateparks also known as more...0 points

Kayak Virginia Beach - Kayak Resources For Southeast Virginia

Kayak Virginia Beach contains wildlife pictures an more...0 points

Murder Mystery Dinner - Virginia Beach Virginia

Solve the murder mystery over dinner.0 points

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Virginia Beach Surf Film Festival

1st Annual Virginia Beach Surf Film Festival
Cine more...0 points

Virginia Beach Parks 

These parks are world class with lots of beautiful scenery and nature to observe. Hiking and biking trails, beaches, boating, fishing and more! Bring your camera!
First Landing State Park (Formerly Seashore State Park)
The largest park in Virginia Beach has something for everyone. Great picture taking opportunities.
False Cape State Park
Beautiful False Cape has trails for hiking and biking. Beaches for beach combing, and lots of beautiful scenery.
Little Island Park- Sandbridge
Little Island Park Virginia Beach City
3820 Sandpiper Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Located at Sandbridge Beach on the Atlantic Ocean. Amenities include basketball courts, concessions, fishing pier, picnic tables and of course the beach!

Vote for your favorite Virginia Beach night spots 

Virginia Beach is famous for a good time. Lots of great local talented bands and musicians to entertain you.

http://www.redstartavern.net/

Red Star Tavern at Town Center0 points

Phil's Grill

Locals welcome, tourists optional. This place is t more...0 points

Catch 31 at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

On the Virginia Beach boardwalk.0 points

Gator's Sport Bars

Also known as AJ Gators0 points

http://www.hottunavb.com/

Hot Tuna Virginia Beach0 points

Luna Sea

Luna Sea0 points

Chicho's Pizza - Virginia Beach, VA

Chichos on the Block0 points

Rudee's On The Inlet

Rudees on the Inlet0 points

Abbey Road Pub

Abbey Road0 points

Orient Beach

Besides silky sand, turquoise water and near-const more...0 points