Virginia Beach · Virginia Beach City County, VA
Outdoors in Virginia Beach
Scout analyzed 103 Virginia Beach places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
103
Matches
24
Typical spend
$35
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
North Virginia Beach
Ocean Eddies Seafood Restaurant
This informal seafood eatery on the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier is suitable for a casual meal, offering crab cakes and chowder with ocean views. Expect a visit of about an hour, costing roughly $20-$40 per person, and it pairs well with a pier stroll.
North Virginia Beach
Lynnhaven Coffee Company
A stop at Lynnhaven Coffee Company is good for a quick beverage and light snack, pairing well with errands or a casual work session. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-$15 per person.
ViBe Creative District
Fathom Coffee
Fathom Coffee is a good spot for a quick caffeine stop or a relaxed hour of work. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for coffee and a light snack.
Outdoors
Grommet Island Park
Grommet Island Park is an excellent free stop for families with young children, especially those needing accessibility features. It's a good place to spend an hour or two outdoors, often paired with a visit to the Virginia Beach boardwalk.
Outdoors
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
This wildlife refuge is ideal for a half-day family or solo outdoor experience, particularly during migration seasons. Expect to spend a few hours walking and observing wildlife, with an entry fee around $5-10 per vehicle.
Northwest
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Tupelo Honey is a good spot for a Southern comfort food meal or brunch, often pairing well with a shopping trip or local attraction. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $25-60 per person.
Food & Drink
17 Hands Coffee
17 Hands Coffee is a suitable stop for a casual coffee break or light snack. Plan for a 30-minute visit and expect to spend $5-$15 per person.
Food & Drink
Heirloom
Heirloom is a good choice for a dinner outing, offering innovative farm-to-table cuisine. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $40-$80 per person for an evening meal.
North Virginia Beach
Waterman's Surfside Grille
Waterman's Surfside Grille is a good spot for a sit-down meal with beach views, suitable for a family dinner or a relaxed date. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $30-$75 per person for food and drinks.
Food & Drink
Project Seed Coffee
Project Seed Coffee is a good spot for a quick solo coffee or a casual family breakfast. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for about 30 minutes.
North Virginia Beach
Becca Restaurant & Garden
Becca Restaurant & Garden is suitable for a meal or brunch, often pairing with a walk nearby. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $35-75 per person.
North Virginia Beach
Driftwood Kitchen
Driftwood Kitchen is suitable for an evening meal, offering American cuisine for dates or family dinners. Expect to spend $30-75 per person for a visit lasting about 1.5 hours.
North Virginia Beach
2D CAFE & EATERY
This cafe offers a casual Mediterranean meal with a unique 2D art aesthetic, good for a quick bite or coffee. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $15-35 per person for food and drinks.
Food & Drink
Blue Moon Taphouse
This bi-level taphouse offers pub food, drinks, and live music, suitable for a casual evening out. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $20-40 per person, especially if enjoying the rooftop views.
Wellness
MassageLuXe
MassageLuXe is suitable for a solo wellness outing or a treat for a special occasion, offering massage services. Plan for about 90 minutes and a spend of $80-150 per person.
Sports & Recreation
Virginia Beach National Golf Club
This 18-hole golf course is suitable for a several-hour outing, ideal for a solo game or with friends/family. Expect to spend $50-150 per person for greens fees.
Ocean View
Ocean View Golf Course
Ocean View Golf Course is suitable for a 4-hour golf outing for individuals or small groups, costing around $40-80 per person for greens fees. It's best experienced during the day, weather permitting, and often pairs well with a meal at the clubhouse.
Fox Hill - Grandview
Grandview Nature Preserve
Visit Grandview Nature Preserve for a few hours of birding, wildlife viewing, and walking trails leading to a scenic beach, costing nothing per person. It's a great spot for a relaxed outdoor adventure on a nice day.
Outdoors
Red Wing Park
Red Wing Park is good for a morning or afternoon walk with kids, a pet, or by yourself. It pairs well with a picnic and is a free outing that requires about 90 minutes.
Sandbridge
Little Island Park
Little Island Park is a good destination for a half-day outdoor family activity or solo adventure, especially when warm. It is budget-friendly, mainly for parking, and includes options for swimming, fishing, or simply enjoying the beach.
North Virginia Beach
Beachside Social
Beachside Social is a cocktail bar suitable for an evening drink, often paired with dinner nearby or as a standalone social outing. Expect to spend $30-75 per person for drinks and some small bites, with visits typically lasting 1.5-2 hours.
Dam Neck
Motor World
Motor World is a good spot for a few hours of family fun, offering go-karts, mini-golf, and other small rides. Expect to spend $30-70 per person for activities and snacks, making it a solid option for a weekend afternoon or a kid's birthday party.
North Virginia Beach
The Back Deck
This is a casual, open-air spot for seafood and drinks with ocean views, ideal for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend 1-2 hours here for lunch or dinner, costing around $25-50 per person.
Family
Pungo Dino Park - Metal Dinosaur Park
This is a free outdoor park featuring metal dinosaur sculptures, best for a casual family stroll or a quick photo op. It's a short activity that can be paired with other Pungo area outings or a visit to a nearby farm.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 60 of the 103 analyzed Virginia Beach places fit outdoors.
- 40% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 60% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Scenic, Playful, Adventurous, Quiet.
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