VA – Virginia Beach and Norfolk

Best places to stay rated 1-10 http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-191502028-virginia_beach_hotels-i
Recommended cheap places to stay –
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-366568-econo_lodge_chesapeake_beach-i

VA – VA Beach/Norfolk
Local Events Calendar
http://events.hamptonroads.com/
Virginia Beach, VA Things to do (rated)
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2746147-virginia_beach_things_to_do-i;_ylt=AmhQi.zxA.Tl1LCI5EERUB7MFmoL
Best of Hampton Roades Restaurants - http://www.urbanspoon.com/lb/35/best-restaurants-Hampton-Roads
Concerts in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News and the rest of Hampton Roads
http://www.hamptonroadsvisitor.com/concerts/
Family Fun In Hampton Roads - http://hamptonroads.com/category/childfamily-fun

Norfolk
Naro Cinema – Ghent north of downtown - http://www.narocinema.com/
The Norfolk Botanical Garden, near airport - http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/
Arts and Entertainment - http://www.sevenvenues.com
Tides Minor League Baseball, downtown - http://norfolktides.com/schedule/
Ted Constant Convocation Center Norfolk (ODU Women’s Basket Ball), north of Ghent.
http://constantcenter.com/?home=1
Granby Theatre, Norfolk downtown
http://www.granbytheater.com/

Virginia Beach – Boardwalk
Virginia Beach Net Nightlife Guide, Dance Clubs - http://www.vabeach.com/night/dance-clubs.php
Beach Street USA, Virginia Beach Boardwalk
http://www.vbfun.com/visitors/default.asp

Virginia Beach North End
First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach - http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml
First Landing Cross and Cape Henry Lighthouses at Fort Story
http://preservationvirginia.org/visit/historic-properties/cape-henry-lighthouse

Virginia Beach South End
Virginia Beach Ocean Breeze Waterpark - http://www.oceanbreezewaterpark.com
The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center - http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/Pages/default.aspx
Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater
http://www.hamptonroadsvisitor.com/virginiabeachamphitheater.html
Town Center Virginia Beach
http://www.vabeachtowncenter.com

Top restaurants in Norfolk/VA Beach rated in order of my preference considering price, food, and ambiance.

* Price - Cuisine - Location -
Name - Specialty - Comment

* $$$$ American - the best
Terrapin - 3102 Holly Rd, Pinewood Square, Suite 514, 23451 - 757-321-6688; Tues.-Sat 5:30-10/ Sun 5-9 .

* $$ American – Norfolk – Ghent -
Green Onion, 1603 Colley Ave., Norfolk, 963-1200 – Best mussels

* $$ Cuban - VA Beach, near beach -
Mojito Cafe -‎ 300 28th St - 233-6855 - best Cuban

* $$ Lunch - VA Beach, north end -
Leaping Lizard Café - 4408 Shore Drive - 460-5327; Unique sandwiches (lunch only)

* $$$$ Seafood- VA Beach, central -
Coastal Grill 1427 N. Great Neck Road 496-3348; Great atmosphere and great seafood

* $$$ Seafood and Steaks - VA Beach, near beach -
Eurasia Café, 960 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, (757) 422-0184 behind Baggan P J Wine - best bestro

* $ American -VA Beach, near beach -
Nick's Hospitality Restaurant, 508 Laskin Road, 428-7891; Dive, great food, 2nd best fried oysters after Dockside Inn

* $$$ Indian - VA Beach, central -
Nawab, 756 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, 757-491-8600 – Best Indian

* $$ Seafood - VA Beach, near Lesner Bridge -
Dockside Inn 3311 Shore Drive 757-481-4545; best fried oysters (featuring Lynnhaven oysters, once were requested by name by British royalty)

* $ Chicken- VA Beach, central -
Pollard's 100 London Bridge Shop Ctr, Great Neck & VA Beach Blvd 463-2530 – Best fried chicken (other locations 4 or 5)

* $$ Seafood- VA Beach, North End -
Lynnhaven Pier Café (seasonal) -
2350 Starfish Rd 481-0003 –20% off Thursdays - happy hour $1.50 beer - best Bay view

* $$ Burgers- VA Beach, north end -
Shorebreak - 481-9393 – 4pm Sat/Sun 11 am - Best burger and best pizza

* $$ American- Norfolk, Ghent -
Baker’s Crust 330 W 21st St 625-1855; Great breakfast / lunch

* $ Italian Deli Cuisine, VA Beach, central, south of I-264 -
Toni's Pizza, 4320 Holland Plaza, Virginia Beach, 340-2851 – Best Grinders

* $ American - Norfolk, Ghent and also Hilltop, Virginia Beach -
No Frill Bar & Grill 806 Spotswood & Colley 627-4262 - Great Breakfast / lunch / dinner

* $$ Pizza - Norfolk – Ghent,
Cogan's Pizza - Washington and Colonial Avenue - 627-6428; Funky atmosphere, large porch, great pizza

* $ Seafood - Locals, always a crowd, big portions, great fish sandwiches
Capt Groovy's Grill and Raw Bar. 8101 Shore Drive. Norfolk VA. (757)965-4667

* $ Breakfast / Lunch - VA Beach near beach -
Beach Pub, 1001 Laskin Road (31st St) 422-8817‎ - Great Fish Sandwiches

* $ Chinese, Town Center of Virginia Beach -
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, 4551 Virginia Beach Blvd, 473-9028- Lettuce Wraps and Orange Peal Shrimp.

For fun and Pretty Good Food -
* $$ - Irish Food, Near Beach, Murphy's Irish Pub Irish 2914 Pacific Av. Tues is Trivia night 7:00 - 417-7701