Virginia Beach with friends

Local tipa local roaster's cafe a few blocks off the sand, skip the chains for this one

25 min walk to the next stop

Local tipa proper crate-digging stop, not just a souvenir rack

3 min drive to the next stop

Local tipthe shops here host the VB Flea Market every first Friday and third Saturday

5 min walk to the next stop

Local tipthe beer garden and food trucks make it an easy place to linger

3 min walk to the next stop

Local tipa speakeasy feel without the gimmick, good for the end of the night

Local tipa break from the tourist-packed oceanfront, locals swim in the calm, knee-deep bay water

8 min drive to the next stop

Local tipbuy whatever came off the boat that morning, it won't get fresher

17 min walk to the next stop

Local tipwatch the boats come through the inlet at golden hour, a true locals' spot

6 min drive to the next stop

Local tipthere's a foot-washing station at the patio entrance, come straight from the sand

7 min drive to the next stop

Local tipa tradition since 1998, order dockside-fresh oysters at sunset over the inlet