Events Calendar May-June & July 4th 2024
FIREWORKS & OTHER JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS July 3: Celebrate FreedomCelebrate America’s birthday with band concerts providing patriotic sounds, plus a fireworks show after sunset. Chesapeake City Park. cityofchesapeake.net July 4: July 4 Stars & Stripes CelebrationEnjoy a star-spangled salute to America, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beacheventsvb.com July 4: 40th Annual 4th [...]
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CoVa Dining Guide: Waterfront Restaurants
A guide to some of our Coastal Virginia Magazine staff and food writers' favorite restaurants
Did Somebody Say “Burger”?
CoVa Battle of the Burgers—the meatiest, cheesiest food event in Coastal Virginia—is coming in hot and juicy to Chesapeake City Park on June 8, 2024 With a brand-new location, Coastal Virginia Magazine’s CoVa Battle of the Burgers is back and better than ever. Bring your burger-loving, beer-drinking friends and join us at Chesapeake City Park on [...]
Nosh News: Focaccia, A Treehouse and More
By Marisa Marsey Amale Tre: A Lot of Love in a Little SpaceIt’s nearly impossible to unearth a culture that doesn’t prize family and food, but Italians elevate the pairing to an operatic scale. Even in just 300 square feet. Case in point: Amale Tre Focacceria & Deli (pictured above) in Downtown Norfolk’s Selden Market. [...]
A Twist on Tradition at Citrus
Citrus, a Virginia Beach mainstay and the OG of the local upscale brunch scene, is not shying away from the competition. In fact, the popular eatery with locations in the Shore Drive and Great Neck areas, recently shook things up by unveiling a brand-new menu.
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Faces Of Coastal Virginia 2024
Our annual Faces Of Coastal Virginia features the people behind some of the region's most recognized business sectors. This year, 17 were featured in the May-June issue of Coastal Virginia Magazine. Click here to see them all
Get Yourself a Kayak and Go
Kayaks are a relatively inexpensive, fun and easy way to explore Coastal Virginia’s many beautiful waterways. We asked a local expert to help us get started. By Leona Baker If you have questions about kayaks or kayaking, Mike Phillips, Paddlesports Manager at Great Outdoor Provision Co. in Virginia Beach, is your man. From sizes, styles [...]
On the Hampton Waterfront
Here are three ideas for enjoying our historic waterways from Downtown Hampton this summer By Susan Smigielski Acker | Photos Courtesy of Hampton Roads Harbor Tours, Shored Up And Blackbeard Pirate Festival Hampton Roads Harbor Tours Whether you are looking for a local history lesson or a relaxing evening on the water, the 84-foot-long, two-story, [...]
Catch These Local Fishing Tournaments
Tight Lines in the Summertime: From the Monarch Cobia Classic to the Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Billfish Tournament, Coastal Angling Competitions Heat Up By Beth Hester Screaming reels, saltwater spray and tales about the one that got away. As summer rolls in, seasoned anglers and adventurous amateurs are gearing up for another season of competitive [...]
Surfing VB 101: Wonder on the Waves
Want to stay forever young? Try surfing, says Virginia Beach’s own Jason Borte, East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame inductee, author and teacher. By Jason Borte | Photos By John Wright and Ed Obermeyer The existence of a genuine fountain of youth has long been debunked, but maybe the problem was user error. All who [...]
Summer On The Water
We don't call this "Coastal Virginia" for nothin'. And, yeah, we're all about that phrase, in case you hadn't noticed. In this, our annual Summer Fun Issue, we celebrate life on the water. From a local surfing primer by VB's own East Coast Hall of Famer Jason Borte to a look at some sport fishing tournaments [...]
Virginia’s Eastern Shore: Natural Beauty & Coastal Charm
Eastern Shore Tourism Director invites you to discover why this unique peninsula is a jewel in Virginia’s crown By Robert Sabbatini Nestled between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the Eastern Shore of Virginia offers a tapestry of natural beauty and unique experiences along its 70-mile coastline. This region, comprising Accomack and Northampton counties, [...]
Make a Safe Splash with the Kids
Your guide to keeping children protected in and around the water this summer By Grace Silipigni Sun-kissed skin, salty hair, and the endless allure of the ocean—life in a coastal community is a dream for many. But for parents, that dream comes with a healthy dose of responsibility, especially when it comes to keeping little [...]
2024 Top Agents of Coastal Virginia
The past three years were unparalleled in Coastal Virginia’s housing market history as demand far outstripped supply driving multiple bidders on homes, offers beyond asking prices, purchases made without inspections and sometimes sight unseen. It is times like this when having the best real estate agent in your corner can make the difference between standing [...]
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To Die For Tomatoes at the Beach
The Sweet Science Ripening on the Vine in One Virginia Beach Backyard By Marisa Marsey Don and Connie Weis’ garden is far from garden-variety. It sits theatrically atop a 10-foot berm, a consequence of their Virginia Beach backyard bordering a shopping center. There are two ponds, four staircases and paved walking trails with nearby Cara [...]
Room of Her Own at the Rotunda
Local designer “reclaims her nest” in industrial loft-style space at The Rotunda in Downtown Norfolk By Betsy DiJulio | Photos By David Uhrin In A Room of One’s Own, Virginia Woolf argues that women, in order to reach their full creative potential, require a literal and figurative room of their own. Norfolk resident Julie Hashagen [...]
Bikes-n-Bites Around the “Rivahs”
A tasty, two-wheeling weekend tour through Virginia’s Northern Neck, River Realm and surrounding towns includes sweeping views of the Rappahannock and the Chesapeake By Eric J. Wallace In-the-know travelers celebrate the Northern Neck as one of Virginia’s most beautiful and laidback destinations for water-themed fun and bivalve delights. But it’s also home to some incredible [...]
Arlington, Virginia
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Carving Out History
At Eastern Shore Decoy Show in Cape Charles, collectors and enthusiasts bring their passion for the region’s rich carving heritage By Rachel Kester If you told Eastern Shore decoy carvers back centuries ago their pieces would one day cost millions, they’d likely laugh in disbelief. Let alone discover that thousands of people from around the [...]
5 To Try: Local Butcher Shops
If you’re looking to stock up your freezer, here are five local, family-owned butcher shops in Coastal Virginia to check out. By Chelsea Sherman Buying locally sourced meat can sometimes be pricier than mass produced grocery store meat, but the benefits are undeniable. Not only is local, fresh meat healthier for the consumer, but it [...]
Say “Aloha” to Shave Ice
Get Lost VB brings island flavors and a unique treat to the Oceanfront As the weather across Coastal Virginia heats up, a new business at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront is offering a lightly sweet and delicious way to cool things down, Aloha style. Stephanie and Todd Askins, owners of Get Lost VB, fell head over [...]
Hatchery Oyster Truck Now Open
Half-Shell Education: The Hatchery waterside eatery on Gwynn’s Island marries dining and aquaculture tours By Mary Scott Hardaway A two-lane bridge and serpentine road connect the Mathews County mainland to Gwynn’s Island, leading the hungry—or serendipitously lost—to The Hatchery waterside eatery. Oyster Seed Holdings, Inc. (OSH) owner Mike Congrove hopes that those who find themselves [...]
New Life for Naro Video at ODU
Beloved Norfolk video store’s massive and historic collection of films on DVD, Blu-ray and VHS now available to the public at Old Dominion University’s Perry Library By Justice Menzel In 2019, confronted with the rise of streaming services and a dwindling consumer base, Norfolk’s last great video store, Naro Expanded Video, permanently closed. But thanks [...]
Bionic Blues Man Bobby BlackHat
Coast Guard retiree turned musician, Bobby BlackHat, after experiencing “Richneck,” is now singing about his “Broke Knees”
