"Bay Bliss" Buckroe Beach and Tidewater Area Guest Guidebook
Things To Do
Fun things to do in Hampton and the surrounding areas!
Public fishing pier to enjoy the sunsets or throw your rod in to see if anything is biting.
8 locals recommend
Buckroe Fishing Pier
Buckroe Fishing PierPublic fishing pier to enjoy the sunsets or throw your rod in to see if anything is biting.
The public beach has a newly renovated boardwalk, live music events, art events and many other cool social gatherings. a long walk or quick drive from our house!
43 locals recommend
Buckroe Beach
100 S 1st StThe public beach has a newly renovated boardwalk, live music events, art events and many other cool social gatherings. a long walk or quick drive from our house!
When you're looking for fun and thrills for the whole family Busch Gardens is only about a 35 minute drive. Probably our favorite amusement park in the Mid-Atlantic! Go to water Country USA when it's hot for an awesome eater park!
388 locals recommend
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdWhen you're looking for fun and thrills for the whole family Busch Gardens is only about a 35 minute drive. Probably our favorite amusement park in the Mid-Atlantic! Go to water Country USA when it's hot for an awesome eater park!
If you want to see the world's largest naval station you're only a 20 minute or so drive away! Pretty awesome to see these massive ships.
13 locals recommend
Norfolk Naval Station, VA
1530 Gilbert StIf you want to see the world's largest naval station you're only a 20 minute or so drive away! Pretty awesome to see these massive ships.
When you really want the touristy vibes, the Virginia Beach boardwalk has plenty of shops and restaurants.
170 locals recommend
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Virginia Beach BoardwalkWhen you really want the touristy vibes, the Virginia Beach boardwalk has plenty of shops and restaurants.
A lot of big concerts and events are held here! Check out the schedule as it's a short drive to the house!
43 locals recommend
Hampton Coliseum
1000 Coliseum DrA lot of big concerts and events are held here! Check out the schedule as it's a short drive to the house!
Shop til you drop with one of the best outlets in Virginia! Find high end clothes and accessories at much cheaper prices.
131 locals recommend
Williamsburg Premium Outlets
5715 Richmond RdShop til you drop with one of the best outlets in Virginia! Find high end clothes and accessories at much cheaper prices.
Explore the history and scenery of downtown Williamsburg and all the charm it has to offer!
191 locals recommend
Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square
134 N Henry StExplore the history and scenery of downtown Williamsburg and all the charm it has to offer!
Awesome aquarium with really cool exhibits. Kids will love it! Close to the boardwalk so make it a day trip to see other Virginia Beach sights!
329 locals recommend
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdAwesome aquarium with really cool exhibits. Kids will love it! Close to the boardwalk so make it a day trip to see other Virginia Beach sights!
Grandview Nature Preserve
State Park DriveSandy Bottom Nature Park
1255 Big Bethel RdLarry King Law's Langley Speedway
11 Dale Lemonds DrNorth America's Largest free standing pier. Fish off the deck or grab a bite at the restaurant in the middle of the water with live music and great drinks!
38 locals recommend
Ocean View Fishing Pier
Ocean View Fishing PierNorth America's Largest free standing pier. Fish off the deck or grab a bite at the restaurant in the middle of the water with live music and great drinks!
Putt Putt, arcade, go karts, laser tag and so much more fun. If you don't want to cross the tunnel to go to VA Beach this is the best spot!
Play A Round Family Fun Center
5021 George Washington Memorial HwyPutt Putt, arcade, go karts, laser tag and so much more fun. If you don't want to cross the tunnel to go to VA Beach this is the best spot!
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveNorfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden RdCape Henry Lighthouse (1881)
583 Atlantic AveGood Grub That Isn't Seafood!
For when you get sick of eating all the great seafood the region has to offer (if that's even possible)
Park Lane Tavern
4200 Kilgore AveAnother good spot for American and some seafood.
Brown Chicken Brown Cow
13 E Queens WayGreat BBQ restaurant in Hampton!
When you're craving tacos and margaritas this is your spot!
29 locals recommend
El Diablo Loco Cantina & Tequila Bar
6 E Mellen StWhen you're craving tacos and margaritas this is your spot!
Venture Kitchen & Bar
9 E Queens WayGood pizza and small plates!
Mama Rosa's Italian Family Restaurant
617 E Mercury BlvdWhen you want a good Italian cuisine!!
A little hole in the wall seafood spot on the marina! great for a casual meal!
20 locals recommend
Willoughby By The Bay
1534 W Ocean View AveA little hole in the wall seafood spot on the marina! great for a casual meal!
Mezcal Mexican Grill restaurant
2082 Nickerson BoulevardAnother fantastic spot for Mexican!
Roux Raw Bar and Grill
2280 Executive DriveAnother option for seafood!
Stuft
24 N Mallory StA unique Mexican food hall with live music a bunch!
Ya's Thai Kitchen
When you get a craving for some Thai food this place is awesome!
Laura's Rise & Shine
1981 E Pembroke AveWhen you want the best local diner for breakfast or lunch!
Tommy's Restaurant
3406 W Mercury BlvdA great local diner!
The Barking Dog
4330 Kecoughtan RdGood American eats specializing in fancy hot dogs.
The Grey Goose
118 Old Hampton LnA great spot in downtown Hampton.
Colleges Close By
Old Dominion University
5115 Hampton BlvdVisit a kid on campus or catch a sporting event!
Visit a family member attending there or catch a sporting event for your favorite team!
13 locals recommend
Norfolk State University
700 Park AveVisit a family member attending there or catch a sporting event for your favorite team!
Visit a family member or catch a sporting event for your favorite team!
8 locals recommend
William & Mary
200 Stadium DrVisit a family member or catch a sporting event for your favorite team!
Visit a family member or catch a sporting event for your favorite team! a lot of the campus is built on the water!
25 locals recommend
Hampton University
100 E Queen StVisit a family member or catch a sporting event for your favorite team! a lot of the campus is built on the water!
Visit a family member or catch a sporting event for your favorite team!
14 locals recommend
Christopher Newport University
1 Avenue of the ArtsVisit a family member or catch a sporting event for your favorite team!
Visit a family member or catch a sporting event for your favorite team!
6 locals recommend
Regent University
1000 Regent University DrVisit a family member or catch a sporting event for your favorite team!
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan DrVisit a family member or catch a sporting event for your favorite team!
Golf
If you've never been to Top golf we highly recommend even if you aren't an avid golfer you will have a blast. Order food and drinks to your golfing bay while you play several games at this ultra driving range. Loads of fun!
111 locals recommend
Topgolf
5444 Greenwich RdIf you've never been to Top golf we highly recommend even if you aren't an avid golfer you will have a blast. Order food and drinks to your golfing bay while you play several games at this ultra driving range. Loads of fun!
Hamptons Golf Course
320 Butler Farm RdPlay 18 on this good public course close by!
Woodlands Golf Course
9 Woodland RdAnother public course to have some fun on the links on!
History and Museums
Virginia Air & Space Center
600 Settlers Landing RdFort Monroe National Monument
Virginia War Museum
9285 Warwick BlvdHampton History Museum
120 Old Hampton LnVirginia Museum of Contemporary Art
2200 Parks AveChildren's Museum of Virginia
221 High StSeafood Spots!
Because when you're at the beach, you eat lots of yummy seafood!
Awesome seafood about 8 minutes away in trendy downtown Hampton. One of our 2 favorite seafood spots!
14 locals recommend
Fuller's Raw Bar
38 E Mellen StAwesome seafood about 8 minutes away in trendy downtown Hampton. One of our 2 favorite seafood spots!
Only 8 minutes away, this is our favorite seafood spot and it is on the water! Be prepared for a wait on the weekend!
59 locals recommend
The Deadrise
100 McNair DrOnly 8 minutes away, this is our favorite seafood spot and it is on the water! Be prepared for a wait on the weekend!
Not only is it a pier that you can fish off of but the restaurant on the top deck has the best views in the area and has great seafood and drinks often with live music!
38 locals recommend
Ocean View Fishing Pier
Ocean View Fishing PierNot only is it a pier that you can fish off of but the restaurant on the top deck has the best views in the area and has great seafood and drinks often with live music!
Another classic seafood spot in Hampton. Yes this too is on the water. So many great spots!
40 locals recommend
Surf Rider Restaurant
1 Marina RdAnother classic seafood spot in Hampton. Yes this too is on the water. So many great spots!
You may have to drive a little further but a great spot for seafood close to downtown Norfolk
11 locals recommend
A W Shucks Raw Bar & Grill
2200 Colonial AveYou may have to drive a little further but a great spot for seafood close to downtown Norfolk
Again, slightly further but well worth the trip. Another one of our favorite seafood spots!
62 locals recommend
Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar
8101 Shore DrAgain, slightly further but well worth the trip. Another one of our favorite seafood spots!
A hole in the wall seafood restaurant on the Willoughby marina. Great casual seafood and views!
20 locals recommend
Willoughby By The Bay
1534 W Ocean View AveA hole in the wall seafood restaurant on the Willoughby marina. Great casual seafood and views!
Another casual seafood restaurant that will really surprise you! They even serve brunch and have bottomless mimosas and all you can eat brunch bar!
Roux Raw Bar and Grill
2280 Executive DriveAnother casual seafood restaurant that will really surprise you! They even serve brunch and have bottomless mimosas and all you can eat brunch bar!
Further drive to Virginia Beach on the boardwalk but this place is a staple and is rumored to be where the "orange crush" drink was created. Definitely a must if you are down that way.
195 locals recommend
Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveFurther drive to Virginia Beach on the boardwalk but this place is a staple and is rumored to be where the "orange crush" drink was created. Definitely a must if you are down that way.
Coffee Shops
Firehouse Coffee 1881
1 Ruckman RdSweet Beans Coffee Bar
3355 Commander Shepard BoulevardGuilty Pleasure Coffee Shop (Homemade)
52E Old Hampton Lnfika coffeehouse and cafe
5 E Queens Way