Virginia Beach - eleven miles of smooth and shore stretched along the Atlantic Coast. It's a well-known family vacation spot, and its repute is well-deserved. The beach is manicured - nightly in season, less often after the crowds vanish. Restaurants are family-style to world-class. Activities abound for every interest. We stay at the south end of the beach because it seems a bit quieter. Here is a sampling of our favorite amenities in the area. Since we live in Pennsylvania, fresh seafood is a siren-song. We look forward to the eats as much as the beach. And the south end of the beach boasts four of the best restaurants in the area. Dine at Laverne's for She-crab soup, and a choice of seafood entrees that simply aren't accessible inland. The prime-rib-and-shrimp platter is nothing short of astonishing! The rib was excellent, and there were enough shrimp to share with my dinner companions. Beside Laverne's is the famous Mahi-Mahis’ for ... more seafood. Their 3-6 p.m. special of oysters, clams and sushi is a 'must' at least a couple times during your stay. Make plans for dinner at Mah's on Tuesday night: the special before 7 p.m. is prime rib or a whole lobster! Just up the street is the Black Angus Steak House. Another excellent meal - try their buy-one-get-one special. The shish-kabob was perfectly grilled, (the peppers and onions are the best); add a loaded baked potato. You won't need dessert, but the Chocolate Cake is to-die-for! Order one with several forks! Thursday night try Rockafeller's at Rudee's Inlet for twin lobsters and she-crab soup! Other favorites are Waterman's, The Jewish Mother (open only for dinner off-season) and Abbey Road. Virginia Beach has it all: miles of sand and surf, outstanding dining, family-friendly activities, and easy access to the entire historic Tidewater area of Virginia. Come once, you'll come again! And again!
