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North End Bag Company

Location: ViBe Creative District

Description

We are North End Bag Company, and we've been in the business of hand-crafting canvas and leather goods since 2012. On any given morning you'll find three or four of us in our shop on 19th St in Virginia Beach: normally with our heads down at the sewing tables or cutting from our custom patterns; sometimes laughing loudly or letting fly a stray four letter shout (and admittedly you might on a very rare moment see us staring in mystification at a computer screen). We have more than a decade of experience in the industry, learning along the way from our mistakes, and this gives each of us the confidence and joy of seeing you walk away with one of our hand-made bags.

The entire process unfolds in our shop which means every piece has been handled and re-handled with an eye to quality, strength and durability. Our bags are much stronger than much of what is out there because our leather is tanned in the old-world style using bark tannins. Unlike chemical tanning, our organic and centuries-old process is safe and healthy for the planet and results in the strongest leather. Ultimately we can give you a bag which we are sure is going to actually get better and more beautiful with age and use.

Atlantic Park Surf

Location: Virginia Beach

Atlantic Park Surf is the premier surfing destination of Virginia Beach, anchored by the first Wavegarden Cove Surf lagoon in the United States.

Come catch your first wave in our beginner or novice settings, which include a surfboard, wetsuit (optional), and coaching by our expert staff. Or push your surfing to the next level in our progressive to pro level settings! Bring your own gear or rent gear in our rental center, which has everything needed for your surf experience.

Don't want to get in the water just yet? You are welcome to come watch by purchasing a beach pass or renting one of our premium beach cabanas. Amenities on site include food and beverage, premium locker rooms, a temperature controlled wading pool, and beach loungers to enjoy our elevated beach environment. Additional programming for our guests to come.

Vibrant Shore Brewing Company

Location: Virginia Beach

Vibrant Shore Brewing Company sprung to life to create a space where artists and people from all walks of life can gather around great craft beer in Virginia Beach’s ViBe Creative District. VSBC features a consistently rotating lineup of premium, unique microbrews for the discerning beer connoisseur, seasonally appropriate specialty beers as well as several crisp flagship beers tailored for the active lifestyle of the area.

VSBC’s upbeat arts-influenced taproom will feature a combination of packaged beer friendly fare and freshly prepared food via a rotating array of quality food trucks. The taproom provides a venue for art events and exhibitions, including local acoustic musicians. Taproom design elements hark back to Breton stripe as a nod to artists and all things nautical. We encourage all patrons to show their own stripes and relax among the varied nooks and gathering places within the tasting room, its open second floor mezzanine, as well as its outdoor patio and hidden rooftop beer garden.

Jars of Dust

Location: Virginia Beach

Jars of Dust is a small pottery shop and studio located near the oceanfront area of Virginia Beach, VA. Nestled in a quiet corner, you’ll find all of your pottery needs under one roof.

When you come in, the first room houses the showroom where you can pick up and shop our handcrafted line of functional stoneware ceramics. If you peer through to the back room, you can see our working pottery studio. This is where we make everything from start to finish. While you’re buying a mug, you could even watch a mug being made from scratch.

Come visit us!

Stand Up & Paddle Through the Calm Rudee Waterways

Location: Virginia Beach

This tour is more than just "Stand & Paddle." We give in-depth knowledge of the proper mechanics and techniques needed to make you an efficient paddler. We follow a route based on Mother Nature and will be sure to highlight all the cool sites as we go. On this 2 Hour tour we have seen dolphins, bald eagles, deer, seals, river otters, and the list goes on. It's a lot of fun! Enjoy this eco friendly way of exploring nature at it's finest.

We supply: proper paddleboard, adjustable paddle, personal flotation device, ample instruction, techniques, and a calm Rudee Inlet to paddle on.

Java Surf Cafe & Espresso Bar

Location: Virginia Beach

Java Surf® is a full-service breakfast and lunch cafe serving paninis, sandwiches, and salads that are always fresh and made-to-order, with a focus on locally sourced and organic ingredients as well as vegan and gluten-free options.Java Surf® also boasts a top-tier coffee and espresso program, featuring everything from industry-standards such as the Cappuccino and Latte to new-wave classics like the Macchiato, Cortado, and Flat White as well as an exciting menu of specialty lattes like Coconut Blondie, Toffee Nut, and S'mores, all created and crafted in-house.

Old Beach Farmers Market

Location: Virginia Beach

Old Beach Farmers Market (OBFM) is a fresh outdoor marketplace in the heart of the resort area, located in the ViBe Creative District. Historically held in the parking lot of Croc's Bistro, starting on August 3rd, the Old Beach Farmers Market will be held at the 18th street parklet, on 18th Street between Cypress and Mediterranean Avenue!

We feature seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables meats eggs seafood cheeses a wide assortment of baked goods, artisan breads, savory foods from local chefs soaps flowers.Founded in 2008, Old Beach Farmers Market is run entirely by volunteers as an independent 501(c)6 organization. We support local family farms, watermen, and Virginia wineries. Old Beach Farmers Market is a certified Virginia Green market, encouraging eco-friendly practices.