JEB Little Creek-Fort Story has one of the strongest MWR's in the region, and families who aren't…read moreusing what's available here are honestly leaving value on the table. The Outdoor Recreation program alone is a major asset. Between equipment rentals, camping gear, kayaks, paddleboards, grills, and seasonal offerings, it makes it possible to plan full weekends or spontaneous outings without needing to own everything yourself. It's practical, well-maintained, and priced in a way that actually supports families instead of excluding them. Commands can even check out items for zero cost for official events with a request submission. The gym and fitness facilities are equally solid. They're clean, well-equipped, and large enough to handle real demand without feeling chaotic. Whether you're lifting, doing cardio, attending group classes, or just trying to keep a routine while juggling family life, the facilities are reliable and accessible. It's one of those quality-of-life details that quietly makes a difference over time. What really ties it all together is how easy it is to see and access these offerings through MyNavyLife. Events, programs, seasonal activities, youth offerings, and special family events are all visible in one place, which makes planning far easier than hunting through multiple pages or flyers. There's a clear intention here to support not just service members, but entire families, and it shows in the range of amenities available. The MWR Library is honestly a very sweet location and has a single sailor Liberty Center for folks that are on their own and they have a lot of programs to make free time fun and not super expensive. Between Outdoor Rec, the gym, community events, and family-oriented spaces and places, JEBLCFS offers a level of support that is genuinely meaningful. It's not just "nice to have" we actively use these resources, and they've consistently made things better when we use them.

Allow to get processed at the entrance if proceeding to the lighthouse. They will check your car,…read moreand ask for paperwork (IDs and car insurance). Follow the rules, and you'll have a great time!

This place is your typical dump. It smells terrible, is very…read moremessy, and the staff get their kicks by asserting whatever little authority they think they have. While It is fun to just drop stuff on the ground and leave, it's always so busy because they make their hours of operation so ridiculous that everybody shows up at the same time and it gets constipated in that big building. And they limit the kind of things you can throw away there, while also wanting you to gently put it on a soft pile of crap in order to remove all fun from the experience while they wobble their hard hats on the top of their heads with glee at your disappointment. You will leave covered in dust, dirt, and a gnarly stench... like you're a damn zombie or something! You can also smell the place from miles up the road. Reminds me of my house.

Whether you've got some household hazardous waste, used motor oil or just a bunch of trash to get…read morerid of, it's convenient to just load it in your truck and head to the SPSA Transfer Station. The transfer station receives waste from the city's municipal haulers as well as private waste haulers so depending on when you show up with your load of waste you may have to wait in line to dump it. The wait is usually not too long, about twenty minutes is the longest I've had to wait. You just pull up to the scale house window and tell the employee what you've got then get in line to dump it. There is signage to guide you. Make sure you wait to drive in to the drop off area until another employee gives you the signal to do so. You just throw your stuff out and an employee will use the wheel loader to push it where it needs to go. Be careful because the area can get slippery and of course the place smells like garbage so be ready for that too. The employees are polite and helpful so don't hesitate to ask for help if you're not sure how to proceed. Be sure to check out their website too because it's full of helpful information.

There are two Social Security offices on the Peninsula--one in Newport News and one in Hampton…read more Over the years, things have changed a lot with what you can and can't do as a walk-in, so it's best to double-check before you go. Just a heads-up: when you come in, you'll go through security. They will frisk you and let you know what items aren't allowed inside. Keep that in mind so you're not caught off guard.

This is a cool lighthouse to see and you can actually walk up to the top of the oldest one. It is…read moremaybe about 100 steps or so and there are good views. You can also walk down the street some and go to an look out point over the ocean. There is also an old chapel there but it is currently under construction. What makes this lighthouse a pain to see is that it is located on a military base and it seems apparent that it is an inconvenience for them and thus they will make it so for you. Once you go through a TSA like process and show you ID 3-4 times, they take the ID for your ticket. Then you are shuttled in by a van. The driver was nice enough and they do come around often to take you back to get your idea. I do NOT recommend doing this if there is any line to get through. It is a slow process. There was no one else in the screening shed and it was SLOW. Plus it must be a hang out location as well because when we got back there were 4 people laid out in all the chairs in there just hanging around. Good lighthouse- unfortunate location

Whether you're a local or visiting, make sure to carve out 30 minutes to an hour to visit…read more Located on Fort Story - a military base, Cape Henry Lighthouse is a historical site with 191 steps leading to the top opening to beautiful views of the ocean and the newer Cape Henry lighthouse in the backdrop. IDs are required to enter base as well as proof of car insurance. Please refer to their website for more up to date info for entrance. If you are a civilian visiting you can still visit but must park to the left upon checking in at the gate. From there a tram will pick you up and drive to the lighthouse entrance. If you have military base access you can park right in the lot at the entrance of the lighthouse. I suggest purchasing tickets on groupon for the best prices. The only restrooms are port a potties to the left of the gift shop entrance. Check in is at the counter in the gift shop. One person from your group needs to sign in. As someone mentioned before, the wifi can be spotty so if you have a groupon or ticket on your phone, you might want to do a screenshot. There are a lot of steps to navigate once you exit the gift shop to the actual entrance of the lighthouse. There was a docent at the top of the stairs that automatically spouted out facts and history about the lighthouse. Although there are 191 steps it's manageable for most people even if you don't exercise on the daily and as long as you have ability to navigate stairs in general. There's one landing on the spiral staircase and a straight ladder to climb to get to the top. It can get hot up there. All three of us were sweating but it wasn't the hottest day either. Maybe roughly 5-10 people max can fit at the top. The views of the ocean are relaxing. We even had a sailboat peacefully sail by. I wouldn't wear a dress to the lighthouse if you're climbing up. If you decide to, wear shorts underneath. Probably not a long dress or skirt or flip flops either so you don't trip going up the ladder. If you have sandals with ankle straps you should be fine. There really isn't much else to see at the lighthouse though. At the base there are more scenic photo ops and a compass on the ground. The newer lighthouse isn't open to the public except on lighthouse day, August 7th, the main reason it's not open to the public the rest of the year is it's a working lighthouse.

The Norfolk General District Court opened maybe 8-10 years ago, replacing the old courthouse (which…read moreis less than a 5-minute walk from the current courthouse). This venue is obviously much nicer - climate controlled, cleaner with modern upgrades and facilities, and even a snack room (with vending machines only). I visited this facility 7 times in August/September for jury duty - even the jury waiting room is nice. It's roomier than the old courthouse's jury waiting room and the city employees I've encountered there are pleasant and helpful. If there's one complaint I have, it's the "no cellphones allowed" rule. I understand the reasons why, but maybe restricting them from just the courtrooms (this is coming from a juror's perspective, mind you) would hold better value. As a potential juror, waiting around with only HGTV on the tv is a drag. At the least, I can use my phone to read, listen to music (or podcasts), and even get some work done. I know I can bring my own reading material (which I did), but who wants to carry extra stuff to a venue when there's no immediate parking? The closest garage is MacArthur Center - the walk isn't bad at all. But I don't want to carry any more than is necessary. I ended up doing so only because I couldn't bring in my cell. There are lockers at the first floor lobby, but I never carry change. And security is inconsistent when it comes to the metal detector and what you can and cannot bring in (i.e., medication and types of water bottles). Oh well, I will chalk up my jury duty as a learning experience. I learned plenty about our justice system as well as the Norfolk General District Court. The facility is fantastic, but getting inside is an inconvenience. Luckily for me, it's not an everyday thing. JV

Horrible clerks Criminal clerks…read more Ryan bosely and devise Scott unprofessional with record keeping Lose evidence Inaccurate

Amazing was still open at 5:00 pm and they helped me other dmv close 30 min early so I rushed here…read morelast minute but they were still nice to me

This is a very clean place. Signs make it easier to choose between business or property taxes…read more There's a parking lot across the street if the front lot is full.

All right so here it is. The Norfolk Department of Public Health is on the Eastern Virginia Medical…read moreCenter campus across Brambleton Ave from Sentara Norfolk General. It is surrounded by the CHKD building and the Fort Norfolk Plaza. There is limited parking there as it shares a lot with the Strelitz Diabetes Center. It is on the ground floor in the back to the left that the EVMS HOPES free clinic is located. You can also come here for STI checks and TB clinics. I'm not ecstatic about how the clinics are run here. The HOPES clinic is great. Of course it is, it's run by EVMS students! But the other clinics are less than optimal. Anyways, it is free for the most part so there really shouldn't be any complaining.

Hopes Clinic offers sound medical care with prescriptions including refills. Also for women a…read morereferral to another clinic for pap tests and mammograms also free. Both have been lifesavers during unemployment.

Enjoyed working with Jennifer and her staff this past Saturday. Ghent Antiques recreated a mock…read moreAntique Road Show! 30 plus items to look at. So much fun! STAFF was great to work with and great help! Hope to do again soon! Dan Hunt Ghent Antiques.

This is a public library in downtown norfolk near Colley avenue. It's small and we usually go for…read morebaby/toddler story time. It does appear to draw a lot of homeless people who will hang out in the library, use the computers, and bathe in the single stall bathrooms. I don't recommend using the bathrooms.