This is a beautiful old lighthouse on Fort Monroe which has been a National Historic Landmark since…read more2011. This lighthouse was built in 1802 and is listed as the oldest building on the base. If you like lighthouses, especially old ones, you'll think it's beautiful. You can't go inside without prior permission and an arranged tour (if they even do that anymore) but it's in deliberately run-down aged shape and is worth a visit if you are already visiting the area anyway. Plenty of parking and within easy walking distance of the beach. The light still functions at night as a navigation point.

Old Point Comfort lighthouse is on Fort Monroe I did drive right by it the first time because I was…read moreexpecting it to be on the water side. It's actually sandwiched in between two houses, but if you're walking around I think you would have noticed it quicker than driving. Either way, a beautiful drive or a beautiful walk

This is my favorite part of downtown Norfolk just walk up and down granby or Monticello and you…read morewill see some of the coolest art work and graffiti I will add to the photos here soon Every visit I see something new it is so beautiful

This up and coming newcomer is sure to please the urban young professionals as well as the…read moreneighboring residents and families alike. What began as an industrial area is beginning to morph into the likes of Scott's Addition in Richmond. It offers a variety of eclectic restaurants (Commune, Neon House), eateries (Zeke's Beans & Bowls), and dessert pastry shops (Hummingbird Café, Brioche Bread & Bistro). It also offers various outdoor events at the Plot. The Culture Lounge provides entertainment as well. So check out this new area! It's Norfolk's answer to Virginia Beach's Vibe District!

This annual event organized to benefit the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD) is…read moreone of the most wacky, creative and fun events of the summer. Always held at the end of August on Oceanview beach, the Duct Tape Regatta challenges businesses, groups and individuals to build a small boat using only the most basic materials of plywood, screws and duct tape. For a small entrance fee, teams can sail the homemade and brightly decorated vessels off the docks and see who sinks, who swims and who can make it to the finish line with their boat still in tact. Whether you're participating or watching, the event is always a great time with food and drinks on deck. With the seventh annual installation coming soon, this event is sure to last a lifetime. Come out and join the fun for a great cause.

Holiday Parade at the Beach is a fun event held annually at the oceanfront the first week of…read moreDecember. It's been a tradition for my family to attend for over a decade. This year was held on December 7th. The staging area is on 10th Street and Atlantic. Typically the parade begins at 530 PM and last just over a hour or so with approximately 60+ participants. The reviewing station is at 25th Street and Atlantic. Local TV covered the parade again this year. My daughter who dances with Dance Space participated as well as Bella Dance. Local schools and community organizations like the Shriners were also involved. A few marching bands and plenty of city police and fire trucks. If you want to see the big guy SANTA, then be patient. His float is last. Mark your calendars for next year and come enjoy the fun.

When you think "Norfolk" I hope you also think "Mermaids." Norfolk has dozens of Mermaids all…read morearound the city. They have some in neighborhoods and some inside of stores. I'm confident I haven't seen them all, but if you want to guarantee to see a large handful starting at Town Point Park is a great place to start. Each mermaid is reflected to represent the sponsoring company's brand or the artist's vision. They create fun little landmarks hidden throughout the city. "Mermaid Trail" is not a marked trail. To start on this adventure, you will need to go to the official City of Norfolk Mermaids website and check out the spotting map. You can create your own best route to see as many mermaids as you would like to see. I was told that somewhere there are actually three defined trails for the "Parade of Mermaids." I've looked, but haven't seen them. This is from MyActiveChild "Beginning at Nauticus, three separate trails take you along the Elizabeth River past Waterside, to the heart of downtown or to the Chrysler Museum while telling local history from the perspective of the 26 Mermaid statues along the trail." Happy mermaid hunting!

One of Virginia Beach's little hidden gems. It's located in a quiet residential area by the beach…read more There's only a couple of parking spaces. This is a memorial garden as names and dates are engraved on the concrete bricks. There are beautiful flowers and a nice gazebo before access to the Beach.

I stumbled upon this beautiful spot on a morning walk along Virginia Beach. I had no idea what it…read morewas other than a pretty little place to rest in the shade. Then I began to read the remembrances of so many people about loved ones they have lost. Having recently lost my son, I found such love and peace in this lovely little space and I was flooded with beautiful memories. What a beautiful space to keep memories alive. Thank you.

This mural was painted in 2019 by Shaylen Broughton and Carl Medley. It is located on the back of…read morethe Dough Boys California Pizza Kitchen and overlooks a dirt lot that is in front of a commercial lot. They created the piece for the Art Walk sponsored by American Express during the inaugural Something in the Water Festival. It depicts the word "FEELS" in large letters that are in some type of pinata style font set against a realistic and detailed water background. The fluid pattern background was created by Shaylen and was meant to be a symbol of life and the connection of all things. Medley did the letters with the intent of speaking to the idea of potential and how that can be scary for some and exciting for others. Together the mural is supposed to hit the viewer in the "feels". The detail of both the lettering and background is awesome. I also like the artists' use of colors. The letters are very vivid and almost look 3D. If you want to get out and take a closer look, there is metered street parking and a few commercial lots and garages within walking distance that you can park at to visit here. The meters cost about $2/ hour and the lots vary in price depending on what is going on and the season. I parked in the dirt lot in front of the mural and I was fine. Of course it was a slow weekday though. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other boardwalk attractions/shops, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. I would start with Barreled and Broken Current, which is right across the street.

Created in 2020 this is a collaborative effort between Hive Public Space and muralist Navid Rahman…read more It is a 2-part installation. The first part, titled Barreled, is constructed out of a steel tubes and aqua colored acrylic panels that represent the ocean's oscillating balance of power and fragility. Each arch goes from a wall that is connected to a ceiling and the then continues to and culminates with a seating component. They are alternately placed in the space. Visitors are encouraged to take a seat on this interactive piece. The second piece, which is a mural painted by Rahman, serves as a background of sorts and is titled "Broken Current." The mural is an abstract piece that depicts a colorful wave against a teal background. It is intended to illustrate powerful rip and tidal currents created by ocean waves. This project has an inspiring background. It was conceived as a way to activate an underutilized space that was attracting negative behavior. It was funded by the contributions of local business owners. The original plan did not include the mural. However, they eventually saw it as a way to add even more beauty and I am glad that they did. It looks nice and is very appealing to the eyes. Bothe pieces are wonderful alone and demands your attention. I am glad that I was able to check it out. I recommend swinging by and taking a look if you can. If you want to get out and take a closer look, there is metered street parking and a few commercial lots and garages within walking distance that you can park at to visit here. The meters cost about $2/ hour and the lots vary in price depending on what is going on and the season. I parked in a dirt lot in front of the Feels mural, located across the street, and I was fine. Of course it was a slow weekday though. Anyway, as with most attractions that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. Even though this is a little different because it has some seating that you can use to sit on and enjoy. I was there less than 15 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other boardwalk attractions, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. I would start with the nearby Feels Mural, Virginia Walk of Fame and the Norwegian Lady Memorial.