Family Fun Tour
Tour Distance: 6.8 Miles
Active Ride Time: About 40m
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(757) 385-4700
2101 Parks Ave, Suite 500, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, the vibrant coastal city of Virginia Beach is home to a flourishing local culinary scene, rich history, a variety of arts and entertainment and family-friendly attractions that keeps our locals and visitors entertained year-round. Located in the Coastal Virginia region, our unique districts are open and thriving year-round with residents ready to show you how we happily live the life. From the lively oceanfront area to remote Sandbridge, the calming Chesapeake Bay to bustling Town Center, or the eclectic ViBe creative district to our surrounding inland areas, your well-earned Virginia Beach vacation awaits you.
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
The Virginia Beach Boardwalk, at the Oceanfront, is a 28-feet wide marvel that stretches three miles from 2nd to 40th Street and features a separate bike path, ideal for strolling, rollerblading and biking. Entertainment is offered nightly during the summer months and four oceanfront stages at 7th, 17th, and 24th and 31st Streets provide live musical acts. Along the boardwalk, there's a variety of quaint outdoor restaurants and vendors offering bike and surrey rentals. Nautical sculptures adorn many of the side streets which lead to Atlantic Avenue. While there, don't forget to swing by and see King Neptune - a twenty-four foot, twelve-ton bronze statue that stands at the gateway to Neptune Festival Park on 31st Street. This is perhaps one of the most popular photo opportunities in the resort area.
RIDE TO BREAKFAST
(0.7 miles, about 8 minutes)
1. Depart from your hotel on the boardwalk and ride on the bike path heading south
2. Continue on to Rudee Loop and cross Pacific Avenue at 4th Street
3. Bike under the bridge and enjoy King Neptune's Mural
4. Follow bike path and grab breakfast at one of our local restaurants (Big Sam, Rudee's or Rockefeller's Restaurant
Big Sam's
(757) 428-4858
300 Winston Salem Ave
Big Sam's is a quaint, casual restaurant right on Rudee Inlet next to the Virginia Beach Fishing Center. They specialize in seafood, but breakfast specials are available before 9 am.
RIDE TO VIRGINIA AQUARIUM & THE ADVENTURE PARK
(1.4 miles, about 15 minutes)
1. Ride east on Winston Salem Avenue toward Baltic Avenue
2. Turn right onto S Beach Trail on the east side of General Booth Blvd.
3. At Grace Avenue, turn right to cross to the other side of the street, then turn left to continue riding south on the shared use path along General Booth Blvd.
4. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will be on your right.
5. The Adventure Park will be 0.5 miles further down General Booth Blvd. on the right.
Rudee's Restaurant
(757) 425-1777
227 Mediterranean Avenue
Rudee's on the Inlet has grown to become one of the most popular restaurants and night spots at the Beach. The atmosphere and decor of Rudee's is open, airy and nautical. The building which houses the restaurant is a replica of an authentic coast guard station. From every one of our tables, you have a beautiful view of Rudee Inlet and many yachts and working fishing vessels at dock. These fishing boats supply much of our fresh fish served at Rudee's. We take great pride in serving the freshest seafood obtainable, and the choicest beef. Sunday Brunch. Non-smoking. Outdoor dining in Summer.Reservations suggested.
RIDE TO VIRGINIA AQUARIUM & THE ADVENTURE PARK
(1.4 miles, about 15 minutes)
1. Ride east on Winston Salem Avenue toward Baltic Avenue
2. Turn right onto S Beach Trail on the east side of General Booth Blvd.
3. At Grace Avenue, turn right to cross to the other side of the street, then turn left to continue riding south on the shared use path along General Booth Blvd.
4. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will be on your right.
5. The Adventure Park will be 0.5 miles further down General Booth Blvd. on the right.
Rockafeller's Restaurant
(757) 422-5654
308 Mediterranean Ave
At Rockafeller's Restaurant, you are invited to Sit back, Relax and Enjoy the incredible view of Rudee Inlet in a relaxed beach cottage style! Noted for their fresh seafood, Local Oysters, Oysters Rockafeller, Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp and classic lump crabcakes, Rockafeller's has been making their guests happy since 1989 with their legendary food and service. Don't miss the Monday Night Prime Rib special, Thursday night "Maine Event" with (2) 1 lb. whole Maine lobsters or our legendary Sunday Brunch.
RIDE TO VIRGINIA AQUARIUM & THE ADVENTURE PARK
(1.4 miles, about 15 minutes)
1. Ride east on Winston Salem Avenue toward Baltic Avenue
2. Turn right onto S Beach Trail on the east side of General Booth Blvd.
3. At Grace Avenue, turn right to cross to the other side of the street, then turn left to continue riding south on the shared use path along General Booth Blvd.
4. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will be on your right.
5. The Adventure Park will be 0.5 miles further down General Booth Blvd. on the right.
Virginia Aquarium
(757) 385-3474
717 General Booth Blvd.
Whether you're an avid marine lover or just enjoy exploring, there's something for everyone at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Come by and explore over 800,000 gallons of one of the best aquariums in the country. From hundreds of hands-on exhibits to their National Geographic 3D Theater, it's hard to fit all that the Virginia Aquarium has to offer into just one trip. The Adventure Park is located right next to the Virginia Aquarium.
RIDE TO OCEAN BREEZE WATERPARK
(0.7 miles, about 8 minutes)
1. Exit toward General Booth Blvd.
2. Turn right onto General Booth Blvd.
3. Turn right onto Ocean Breeze Pkwy.
4. Ocean Breeze Waterpark is on the left
Adventure Park
(757) 385-3474
717 General Booth Blvd.
Experience the natural world in an exciting new way at The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium. Kids (age 5+), teens, adults and groups can "take to the trees" above the Aquarium's Nature Paths and across Owls Creek on one of our many "treetop trails" with thrilling "crossings" between tree platforms. (Imagine zip lining over Owls Creek!) With various levels of challenge from beginner to expert, there is something for every skill level!
RIDE TO OCEAN BREEZE WATERPARK
(0.7 miles, about 8 minutes)
1. Exit toward General Booth Blvd.
2. Turn right onto General Booth Blvd.
3. Turn right onto Ocean Breeze Pkwy.
4. Ocean Breeze Waterpark is on the left
Ocean Breeze Water Parks
(757) 422-4444
849 General Booth Blvd.
Ocean Breeze Waterpark is only 2 miles south of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and the only full scale water park in Hampton Roads. A visit to this island themed destination offers more smiles per gallon with over 30 water slides and attractions and a star spangled family raft ride! With free parking, free inner tubes, free sunscreen and famous locally for their 50 foot smiling gorilla ambassador, Hugh Mongous.
RIDE TO MOTOR WORLD
(0.4 miles, about 5 minutes)
1. Exit the waterpark and turn left to ride west on Ocean Breeze Pkwy.
2. Motor World is on the left
Motor World
(757) 422-6419
700 S Birdneck Road
Motor World is Your Place to Race providing fun and excitement for all ages. Motor World is the largest Go-Kart Complex on the East Coast featuring 10 Go-Kart Tracks, 14 different style go-karts, 250 karts total, bumper boats, kiddy rides, arcade, games, food and more. Check out the 2 largest and most challenging miniature golf courses in Virginia Beach. This 21-acre park has fun for all ages.
RIDE TO ZEKE'S, PIZZA CHAPEL, & GRINGO'S TAQUERIA
(2.7 miles, about 20 minutes)
1. Exit Motor World and turn left to ride west on Ocean Breeze Pkwy.
2. Turn right onto the shared use path along S Birdneck Road
3. At the intersection with Norfolk Avenue, cross the street, then turn right onto the shared use path (Virginia Beach Trail) along Norfolk Avenue heading east
4. Turn right onto Cypress Avenue to cross Norfolk Avenue, Zeke's, Gringo's Taqueria and Pizza Chapel will be on the left
Local Restaurants
Zeke's
(757) 963-5155
616 Norfolk Ave
Poke Bowls may be the perfect beach food, and Zeke's Beans and Bowls does poke right. Their tuna poke bowls are a fresh local favorite that you just have to try. We like the O.G. Poke, with tuna, shayu, sesame oil, green onion, sesame seeds, and red rock salt served with rice.
Pizza Chapel
(757) 578-2882
637 10th Street
Come into Pizza Chapel to enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere and incredible pizza, as well as wings and more.
Gringo's Taqueria
(757) 961-2987
612 Norfolk Ave
Gringos Taqueria, located near the Virginia Beach oceanfront, offers a variety of Baja style tacos, burritos, and much more. We use only the freshest ingredients in all of our traditional recipes - we don't even have a freezer. Like fish tacos? (Mmmm our favorite!) We guarantee that our homemade habanero cream sauce will have your mouth watering for a second serving. Margaritas? Oh yeah, we got that too! We fresh squeeze our sour mix and mix it with freshly made simple syrup and top-shelf tequila to make our Baja style margarita. If you prefer, let us open your favorite domestic or import brew. Thanks to all of our lifelong locals Gringo's has been voted Virginia Beach's best fish tacos for 5 years running. Come taste for yourself!
RIDE BACK TO THE BOARDWALK
(0.7 miles, about 8 minutes)
1. Ride north on Cypress Ave toward Norfolk Avenue
2. After crossing Norfolk Avenue, turn right onto the shared use path (Virginia Beach Trail) along Norfolk Avenue heading east
3. Cross Pacific Avenue and make a slight left to continue on 9th Street
4. Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
5. Turn left onto 8th Street and ride onto the Boardwalk