I love this shopping center. Easy in and out. Great parking . Great stores like Jerry's Artarama…read moreand they have good restaurants too

Collins Square is a strip shopping center on Virginia Beach Boulevard east of Town Center. It's…read morelocated across the street from the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library. The shopping center itself is a bit dated. Its tenants have changed over the years with the anchor store no longer the high foot traffic generating Farm Fresh. That space is now occupied by a Planet Fitness. An out parcel space once occupied by Boston Market has received a nice new renovation in the form of Habit Burger & Grill. That spot is a great addition and is what brought me back to Collins Square after many years. Also occupying the strip are stores including the UPS Store, Game Stop, Fleet Feet, Tropical Smoothie, Seafood Kitchen, Virginia Beach City Treasurer, nail salons, tax preparation, and various other stores. There is plentiful parking for the type of businesses housed in Collins Square. I'll certainly return for Habit Burgers but not for any of the other establishments.

Over the years I've shopped businesses at Cape Henry Plaza off Shore Drive…read more The most common business has been Food Lion which is the anchor. Others are Hot Tuna a popular restaurant. I've got pharmacy items at RiteAid which has now closed and ice cream from Blue Cow. The center is dated, maybe 1970's. However, it's well maintained and clean. The entry points are Great Neck and Shore. It can be challenging exiting on Shore if making a left toward the Lesner Bridge. I will continue to use the Cape Henry Plaza.

This shopping plaza has terrific stores. I've been a frequent visitor for decades. Among my…read morefavorites are Hot Tuna & Long Jewelers. Blue Cow Ice Cream, Rite Aid and Food Lion are among the plethora of different types of shops and eateries. All I have regularly frequented are high quality with excellent service. Others, such as Rite Aid & Food Lion provide offerings not otherwise found in this part of the Shore Drive corridor, making the shopping plaza a valuable resource for the area. The center occupies the southeast corner of the intersection of Great Neck Road & Shore Drive, directly across Shore Drive from the Delta Hotel. The entrance & exits are a bit tricky, depending on the direction one is approaching from. The traffic on Shore Drive & the lack of curb cuts on Great Neck make the entrance & exit choices something learned over time. Coming from the west on Shore Drive entrance should be from Shore Drive, after one passes through the intersection's traffic light. But exiting, if one is headed west, should be by Great Neck Road which has the advantage of a traffic light with turn lanes. The shopping center is clean, well kept & well lit, More handicapped parking spaces are needed, especially in the spaces closest to the always busy Hot Tuna. Thank you Cape Henry Plaza for providing me great dining & jewelry over the years.

I sound like an old timer when I say this but I remember when this shopping center was nothing but…read morea corn field. It's amazing how different things are now when I look at the progress that has emerged as Green Tree Marketplace. That old corn field is now home to a Walmart Grocery Store and several other retailers. Its transformation is truly remarkable.

The main anchor here is the Walmart Neighborhood Market but there are also some hair and nails, a…read morecomputer repair shop and the breakfast place. A large Wawa on the corner. At Green Tree Road and Kempsville Road, there is a traffic light with turn lanes making it easy enough to get in and out. This small plaza is A-OK. [Review 11869 overall, 1651 of 2019.]

I've always liked this shopping center complex. I consider it new although, it's been here for…read morelike over a decade now... There is a ton of free parking either along the streets for 2 hours or so or in the parking garage co-located for ease. There are dozens of shops and restaurants, tons of sidewalk space for walking, a large center fountain area for recreation, and they host seasonal things here like the Christmas events (which I've never visited but hear can get really crowded). There is a large movie cinema here and there are several hotels and corporate offices. There is a lot going on here so you can park and spend an afternoon roaming around exploring, walking and getting those steps in, shopping and eating.

This was my first time walking in City Center at night. It was a perfect evening to stroll under…read morethe moonlight. There is a pond located in the center of the shops with a gazebo for pictures and lovely benches placed around the pond. In perfect weather it is a great place to walk and or sit and converse. The sounds of the water fixture is soothing which makes for a serene vibe and atmosphere. There are many restaurants in the area within walking distance but it was unfortunate that most closed at 10 pm. I was not able to appreciate the dining in this area but I will definitely return to get the full experience. I reccomend this location for a nice date night or a girls night out!

I've been coming to this area for various reasons and most of it was in my "Before Yelp" phase…read more You can spend a day in this area if you wanted to. It literally has so many food and activities that can fill the hours. I like that if you are going to the neighboring Cinema Café you can get a meal before or afterwards or even hit up the Dollar Tree to fill your big purse. There are shopping options and an array of dining to choose from. Some renovations and additions have occurred over the years to improve parking, and existing businesses. I don't have any issues with the parking but be forewarned that this is a bustling area so keep your head on a swivel.

This one doesn't have recliners it has rolling desk chairs. The set up is stupid, there are tables…read morewith four chairs around it but two face away from the screen. Any chairs on the outside edge of the theater suck. There is no reserved seating. Overall not a great theater go to the greenbrier or Chesapeake one.

Hickman Place is a rather new large shopping area on the northeast side of the interstates of Nimmo…read moreParkway and General Booth Boulevard. It's anchored by a Publix Supermarket. Located in the southern portion of Virginia Beach it serves the surrounding neighborhoods with a plethora of shops, eateries and businesses. The center is aesthetically designed with many popular spots. A unique feature at the General Booth entrance is a Starbucks occupying a restored historic 19th century home. Trips to this part of town are few because it's so far from my house near the Shore Drive corridor. They're fascinating because of the rapid development in the 40 years I've lived in the city. Major roads that didn't exist then pass subdivisions and beautiful shopping areas such as Hickman Place. I've enjoyed my visits to Hickman Place. One day I'll do a deep dive into the history of what must have once been a Hickman family farm.

Nothing special to shop here for me other than on rare occasion these days Food Lion…read more The strip is frequented by military with Little Creek Base across the street. The lot often has debris which is a problem. However, most importantly they do not offer strong supporting shops. I'm at a 2.5 rounding up.

Lake Shores Plaza is what I consider one of the least enticing shopping centers in Bayside. It…read morehasn't received the same type of quality facelift many others have in order make it more enticing to businesses. The location is probably the main reason for its decline over the years. The shopping center is located directly opposite Joint Expedition Base Little Creek. Although base housing is located across Shore Drive I suspect more of their shopping is done on the base at the exchange, commissary & other shopping, fast food and gas stations inside the base gates. The anchor store is a Food Lion, which appears to be smaller than their other Food Lions in the area. It's much closer to me than other Food Lions. There are a few of the grocery items I buy that are the grocer's branded products. But if I shop at a Food Lion I'm more likely to stop at one on my route home from another location. The businesses in the main shopping center and out parcels are varied including Arby's, Taco Bell, Jade Garden, Las Palmas, a hair salon, credit union, tobacco & vape shop, nail salon, barber shop among others, Decades ago there was a wonderful diner in one of the out parcels that was a favorite of my family for years. But it's long gone. The shopping center adds value to the neighborhood & is a quick place to shop for essentials out of stock in my favorite grocers. But it's not an often visited place for me.

How surprised I was when my GPS took me to this large shopping area for a specific restaurant. I…read morehad no idea that it existed. It's a winding, clean, up to date shopping area with a plethora of stores & eateries too numerous to list. Landstown Commons is beautifully landscaped and maintained. The restaurant I visited was in a cute area with a small one way around and back with a greenway & trees in the middle. It was very aesthetically pleasing. The selections of businesses in this area were mixed and varied, leading one to want to revisit & explore. What a change the Dam Neck, General Booth area has experienced in the almost 40 years since we were house hunting following our move from Atlanta. During that time there were almost no housing developments in the area. We looked at one under construction on the east side of General Booth. But there was absolutely no shopping centers or eateries. It felt as if we were in the country, in the midst of fields. Dam Neck & Plaza Trail had not been extended. Nimmo Parkway didn't exist. Who would want to live in an area with no amenities? But who could have envisioned what it would become. Now the area is teaming with shopping, restaurants & housing developments. After my first visit I think Landstown Commons must be the crown jewel of them all. Even though it's a long distance from my house, it will require another exploration visit. It was too near sundown on my first visit to stay. There may be similar areas. I see an exploration trip in my future.

This is the most convenient shopping center when I need to make a quick trip either on my lunch…read morebreak or after work. There is a great variety of eateries and stores that satisfies my need to window shop or spend money! The center has 2 entrances - 1 on Princess Anne Rd and 1 on Dam Neck, both with stoplights. The PA entrance can be a little hairy during the lunch hour or busy weekends, but isn't too bothersome. There are always those who don't want to abide by the unspoken rules of the 3-way stop and yield to incoming traffic. There is ample parking if you don't mind not parking directly in front of the store you are going to during busy hours. Several of the stores (Carter's, Ulta, Old Navy) have curbside pick up so you may see vehicles parked on the curb. I really like that I can hit Kohl's and the aforementioned stores on foot easily as they are on opposite sides of the parking lot from each other. Best Buy is also convenient along with several other boutique stores, Phoenix Salon Suites, IT stores, you name it. Most of the eateries (aside from BWW, IHOP, Ynot and Super Ninja) are on a separate roundabout near the Dam Neck entrance. This can get a little crazy at lunch hour too, so I always recommend parking behind the restaurants for easy-in/easy-out. The center is well-maintained and always looks clean. I notice the golf cart occasionally making the morning rounds before 8am to empty bins and pick up stray trash. So long as I'm working nearby, you can find me here on the regular!