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GoKayak! Paddle with a Porpoise!

Location: Oceanfront

#11 of 71 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Virginia Beach

Description

We launch our kayak dolphin tours in Virginia Beach into the beautiful Lynnhaven Bay via Crab Creek. We paddle in mostly calm water with sometimes just a little slight turbulence. There are no waves in this area. Once we launch we are immersed into the natural surroundings of the tidal salt marsh, the maritime forest and the Chesapeake Bay. We can see dolphins at any moment. Dolphins are wild and free but we see them very frequently. We always try to optimize our chances of seeing dolphins by adjusting the routes we take based on conditions. We have seen dolphins, bald eagles, osprey, whales, sea turtles, sting rays, pelicans, foxes, herons, egrets and much more! We share detailed history of the Native Americans that once paddled these same waters, the history of the English settlers and fun facts of the uniqueness of this ecosystem. This is also one of the best places in Virginia Beach to see a sunset!

The Cardinal

Location: Virginia Beach

With live music several nights a week, rotating art showcases, and a regionally inspired menu, this Americana inspired restaurant at the DoubleTree by Hilton aims to be a vibrant gathering place for locals and visitors alike. The Cardinal Restaurant and Bar incorporates the artistic flourish of the ViBe District, with the interior featuring a bold mural by artist Jeff Tarkenton, offering a fresh new space where good food meets local culture next door to the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

Narwhal Adventures

Location: Virginia Beach

Experience the many diverse and breathtaking waterways of Virginia Beach. Either rent for yourself or hire a guided tour. Regardless, once you set foot on a Supsquatch, you are guaranteed one of the most memorable adventures of your life.

Gringo's Taqueria

Location: Virginia Beach

Gringos Taqueria, located near the Virginia Beach oceanfront, offers a variety of Baja style tacos, burritos, and much more. We use only the freshest ingredients in all of our traditional recipes – we don’t even have a freezer. Like fish tacos? (Mmmm our favorite!) We guarantee that our homemade habanero cream sauce will have your mouth watering for a second serving. Margaritas? Oh yeah, we got that too! We fresh squeeze our sour mix and mix it with freshly made simple syrup and top-shelf tequila to make our Baja style margarita. If you prefer, let us open your favorite domestic or import brew. Thanks to all of our lifelong locals Gringo's has been voted Virginia Beach's best fish tacos for 5 years running. Come taste for yourself!

Back Bay Brew House Beach House

Location: Virginia Beach

Back Bay's False Cape Ale is a full bodied red ale. With a dark copper color and well rounded malt base; a bit sweet, with a lightly hopped tea-like flavor, and an even, dextrinous body. False Cape Ale is easy to please. Look for well-rounded and balanced flavors and a pleasant, toasted malt character. A drying finish comes from Cascade dry-hopping.

Zoë's Steak & Seafood

Location: Virginia Beach

Zoës Steak and Seafood is known for their comfortable, familiar atmosphere with a touch of fine dining appeal. Their menu is crafted from local inspiration from Chef Jesse Wykle, who was named among the top 5,000 best chefs in America by the publication, “Best Chefs in America". Zoës is known for having the best Blue Crab Mac-n-Cheese in Virginia Beach. Closed Sundays. Reservations are suggested.

Jade Garden II Restaurant

Location: Virginia Beach

Large variety of Asian dishes. Eat-in or take-out. Lunch specials. One mile from the oceanfront at Virginia Beach Blvd. and Birdneck Road.

Bill Myers Veterans Memorial Park

Location: Virginia Beach

This stunning waterfall sculpture symbolizes the elements of war that unify and divide us and is a tribute to the area's military forces.

Tad's Deli

Location: Virginia Beach

Everything from smoked meats to thin sliced country ham is available. Come try one of our delicious sandwiches today!

Aslin Beer Co.

Location: Virginia Beach

Just a block from the Virginia Beach Sports Center, a new craft brewery just started pouring. Brightly-colored shipping containers frame the outdoor beer garden and tiki bar perfect for enjoying a cold one, and special events like movie nights and yoga classes add to the festive environment. IZZI, the brewer’s scratch kitchen concept, also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner highlighted by pizza made with their own fermented dough.

Seatack Recreation Center

Location: Virginia Beach

The Joseph V. Grimstead, Sr. Seatack Community Recreation Center is a 22,000 square foot multi-faceted recreational space within walking distance of the neighborhoods of Lands End Condominium, Salt Marsh Point, Seatack, and Shadowlawn.

Get all the great benefits of a gym, plus access to all our recreation center amenities and activities:

- Cardio equipment, circuit training, and free weights
- Group fitness classes​
- Indoor pool with lap lanes, diving board and ADA lift
- Locker rooms and showers
- Multipurpose gymnasium, sportwall, rock-climbing wall, and party room​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Day Pass Rates: Adult - $10; Youth (ages 3-17) - $8

501 Kitchen + Bar

Location: Virginia Beach

Coach's Sports Bar & Grill

Location: Virginia Beach

Zeke's Beans and Bowls

Location: Virginia Beach

Zeke's Beans & Bowls is Virginia Beach's destination for GOURMET POUR OVER COFFEE, ACAI BOWLS and the ONLY place in town to get our famous POKE BOWLS! Our INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE is organic, direct trade, in season and comes in fresh each week! Experience coffee like never before. With each pour over brew, your beans are ground to order and served to you piping hot! We are also proud to say that we are the FIRST to carry Shadowlawn's own THREE SHIPS COFFEE, roasted right here in the neighborhood!
Our ACAI BOWLS are made to order and contain nothing but fresh fruit, homemade granola and the world's best ACAI straight from Brazil! Our POKE BOWLS (a traditional Hawaiian style, sushi grade tuna, served raw and marinated) have been compared to the authentic Hawaiian recipes, straight from the islands (mainly because our chef is too, an authentic Hawaiian...straight from the islands.) Many are catching on to our flavor, but no one can duplicate our style!
We also serve smoothies, fresh juices, Sugar Plum baked goods and homemade VEGAN treats!
Swing by to 616 Norfolk Ave. (Shadowlawn neighborhood) in Virginia Beach to see what we're all about.

Icehouse Restaurant

Location: Virginia Beach

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Steaks, seafood and some of the best ribs at the beach! Full ABC license. Childrens menu. Nightly specials.Reservations are accepted.

Virginia Beach Sports Center

Location: Virginia Beach

Located 0.8 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, our new 285,000 square foot facility opening in 2020 features:
· 117,000 square feet of multi-purpose, column-free flexible space built to accommodate 12 basketball
courts convertible to 24 volleyball courts -or- 195,000 square feet of programmable space to
accommodate a variety of events using court space along with the ability to lay the track flat
· 200 meter, state-of-the-art indoor hydraulically banked track
· Field event features including dual jumping pits, dual pole vault pits
· Dedicated track warm-up lanes with private athlete restrooms
· Seating for 5,000 track spectators
· Two skybox meeting rooms overlooking track and one skybox meeting room overlooking courts
· Convertible restrooms with special doping control rooms
· Dedicated officials locker rooms with private entrance
· Outdoor courtyard event and staging space for festivals, ceremonies or live entertainment

Building Specs:
Length 443' 8"
Width 265' 8"
Height 46' at peak

Track:
Length 346' 4"
Width 264' 11"
Height 46' at peak

ADA compliant to welcome athletes of all abilities

Facility Location:
· In Virginia Beach's Oceanfront district, directly across the street from 500,000 square foot Virginia
Beach Convention Center for additional programmable event space for unique “sports and convention
campus” environment
· More than 11,000 family-friendly hotel rooms to choose from in Virginia Beach
· Hundreds of restaurants throughout destination offering group seating

Marshview Park

Location: Virginia Beach

Marshview Park is home to 100 acres of wooded property on Lake Rudee in the Oceanfront area. The site is generally located between the neighborhoods of Lands End Condominium, Salt Marsh Point, Seatack, and Shadowlawn and is open daily from dawn to dusk. A new asphalt trail was opened in January 2015 and there are numerous unpaved trails to explore. The property offers unique cultural, recreational and environmental benefits and experiences to the city and its residents.

Park Amenities ​​​​​​​​
- A network of ADA compliant asphalt trails
- A multitude of soft multi-use trails
- 3 small play areas
- 3 small picnic shelters
- Lavatory shelters
- Bike racks
- Large playground
- 3 onsite parking lots
-- Marshview Dr
-- Indian Rd
-- Virginia Ave

Jody's Gourmet Popcorn

Location: Virginia Beach

Jody's Gourmet Popcorn is a Virginia Beach icon and staple for locals. Your taste buds are sure to pop when you indulge in our 20+ fresh, handcrafted, delicious flavors, including Caramel Corn, Double Cheddar, Birthday Cake, Cheesy Jalapeno and much more. To achieve our indulgent flavors, we pop our corn daily, use only the finest ingredients and never use preservatives. Jody’s has continued to expand its homemade treats, adding caramel apples, chocolate and candy apples, chocolate dipped strawberries, rice crispy treats, dipped pretzels, and a variety of other unique homemade delicacies. We hope you love it as much as we enjoy making it! 

JODY'S - 205 Laskin Rd. (across from Hilton) 757.425.5639

JODY'S CORPORATE HQ - 757.422.3070

The Stockpot

Location: Virginia Beach

The Stockpot is a locally owned restaurant that focuses on creating healthy comfort food. Located in the Virginia Beach’s Vibe Creative District, this local favorite offers a wide variety of made-to-order soups, breakfast, pastries, salads and bone-broth- based homemade stocks. Co-owner, Anne Galante, opened this restaurant with one simple mantra in mind: We do soups.

Taqueria Jessy's

Location: Virginia Beach

Taqueria- (ta-ke-ria) a word meaning taco shop. Jessy’s Taqueria is a family-owned and operated taqueria that has been operating since 1955 in North Carolina and since 2004 in Norfolk, Virginia. All of its entrees are prepared fresh daily with the upmost original Mexican recipes. If you like Mexican food and you think you can handle the ORIGINAL, come and pay us a visit. We will not disappoint you! Come visit our newest TO- GO and catering location right on Virginia Beach Blvd!

Max & Erma's

Location: Virginia Beach

Fun , family restaurant with a with a great atmosphere and a diverse menu. Many Burgers to choose from with options of full entrees as well as salads. Restaurant chain located in the Doubletree Hotel 6 blocks from the oceanfront next to the Virginia Beach Convention Center.Reservations are accepted.