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Things to do with friends in Virginia Beach, VA

What are fun things to do with friends in Virginia Beach?

We checked 54 real places in Virginia Beach, VA from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 6 places to shop in Virginia Beach, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Plan A

The Old Coast Guard Station to Shaka's Restaurant & Night Spot

Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit The Old Coast Guard Station

    2401 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Naval Aviation Monument Park

    Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Sandbridge Island Restaurant

    205 Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at Shipwreck Mini-Golf

    Ocean Breeze Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at YMCA at JT's Camp Grom

    Prosperity Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23461

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse Harris Teeter

    5060 Ferrell Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Black Angus

    706 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Shaka's Restaurant & Night Spot

    2014 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum to Peabody's

A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum

    1113 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Pine Meadows Park

    Virginia Beach, Virginia

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Zeke's

    616 Norfolk Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Larkspur Swim & Racquet Club

    732 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Lynnhaven Mall

    701 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at IMAX

    717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at NY Pizza

    1826 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Peabody's

    209 21st Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

Thoroughgood House Visitor Center to Muse Paintbar

High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Thoroughgood House Visitor Center

    1636 Parish Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Sylvan Beach

    Bayside, Virginia Beach, Virginia

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Frank & Patty's

    510 18th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at Bowling Center

    320 Talos Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23461

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at Hilltop Family YMCA

    1536 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse Pembroke Square

    4554 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Terrapin Restaurant

    32nd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Muse Paintbar

    4500 Main Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in Virginia Beach

Real places in Virginia Beach for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Centers

    A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  2. Visit Ocean Lakes North Park

    Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.

    FreeNimmo, Virginia Beach, Virginia
  3. Eat at Taqueria Jessy's

    A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.

    $12–20 (estimate)1021 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  4. Go to Jungle Golf

    Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  5. Go to Pirate's Paradise Miniature Golf

    Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.

    $15–30 (estimate)2109 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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Date night ideas in Virginia Beach

Real places in Virginia Beach for two people, with a rough cost per person.

  1. Walk through Culver Park

    Free, and easy to talk while you walk side by side.

    FreeNimmo, Virginia Beach, Virginia
  2. Look around Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

    Something to look at together, so there is always something to talk about.

    Free to $25 (estimate)2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  3. Play a round at Shipwreck Mini-Golf

    Something to do together, so you are not just making small talk across a table.

    $15–30 (estimate)Ocean Breeze Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
  4. Dinner at Sandbridge Island Restaurant

    Pick a table where you can talk, and share a few dishes if you both like that.

    $20–40 (estimate)205 Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
  5. Drinks at The Shack on 8th (21+)

    One drink, then decide together if the night keeps going.

    $12–30 (estimate)712 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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Things to do with a large group in Virginia Beach

Real places in Virginia Beach for a group of 10 or more people.

  1. Bowling at Bowling Center

    Teams take turns, so everyone stays in the game. Book lanes ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)320 Talos Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23461
  2. Play at Beach Cinema Alehouse

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)941 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  3. Racket sports at Larkspur Swim & Racquet Club

    Rotate players so everyone gets a turn on court. Book courts ahead for a big group.

    $10–25 (estimate)732 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
  4. Park time at Lineberry Park

    Bring a ball, a frisbee or lawn games. Free, and easy to split into smaller groups.

    FreeVirginia Beach, Virginia
  5. Dinner at Sandbridge Island Restaurant

    Book ahead for a big table, and ask if they can seat your group together.

    $20–40 (estimate)205 Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
  6. Drinks at Venue 112 Rock'n Sports Lounge (21+)

    Only for groups where everyone is 21+. Ask about a reserved table for a big party.

    $12–30 (estimate)401 North Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

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Weekend in Virginia Beach with friends

A two-day plan of real places in Virginia Beach, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

  1. Saturday morning: Virginia Aquarium Marsh Pavilion

    Start the day with a museum, gallery or other sight. Check opening days before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)801 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  2. Saturday lunch: Sandbridge Island Restaurant

    Sit down together for lunch. Book ahead if the group is big.

    $12–20 (estimate)205 Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
  3. Saturday afternoon: Horn Point

    Free, and easy to split up and meet again. Good for a walk between stops.

    FreeVirginia Beach, Virginia
  4. Saturday night: The Rainbow Cactus Company (21+)

    A drink or two to end the day. Everyone needs to be 21 or older.

    $12–30 (estimate)475 South Lynnhaven Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
  5. Sunday afternoon: Pinboys

    Bowling, an arcade or a movie. Something to do together before heading home.

    $15–30 (estimate)1577 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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Birthday ideas for adults in Virginia Beach

Real places in Virginia Beach for a birthday the whole group will show up for.

  1. Birthday dinner at Sandbridge Island Restaurant

    Book a table for the whole group and let the birthday person order first.

    $20–40 (estimate)205 Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
  2. Play at Regal

    Something to do together beats only sitting and talking. Book ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)2135 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
  3. Drinks at Murphy's (21+)

    Finish the night with a round on the group for the birthday person.

    $12–30 (estimate)2914 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  4. Visit Smith Discount Books

    A low-key daytime start before dinner, good for a smaller group.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Profair Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
  5. Picnic at Rosemont Forrst Park

    Bring a cake and some snacks. Free, and nobody has to shout over music.

    Free1600, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

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Things to do with friends under 21 in Virginia Beach

Real places in Virginia Beach for a group where some friends are under 21.

  1. Play at Shipwreck Mini-Golf

    Games or fun for the group. Call ahead if the group is big.

    $15–30 (estimate)Ocean Breeze Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
  2. See a movie at IMAX

    Check showtimes first, and pick a film the whole group can agree on.

    $15–30 (estimate)717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  3. Get active at Indian River Family YMCA

    Play, swim or work out together. Some places need a pass or booking, so call first.

    $10–25 (estimate)5660 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
  4. Eat at Sandbridge Island Restaurant

    Order a few dishes to share to keep the bill down. Check the menu online first.

    $12–20 (estimate)205 Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
  5. Hang out at Naval Aviation Monument Park

    Free to visit. Bring a ball or a frisbee if you want to play.

    FreeVirginia Beach, VA 23451

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Places in Virginia Beach

Places to eat

Bars and nightlife (21+)

Sights

Parks and outdoor spots

Game spots

Sports venues

Places to shop

How much does a day out with friends cost in Virginia Beach?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Virginia Beach costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What can a group do in Virginia Beach for free?

Free places on our list include Naval Aviation Monument Park, Ocean Lakes North Park and Pine Meadows Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.

Where can friends eat in Virginia Beach?

Good places to start are Sandbridge Island Restaurant, Black Angus and Zeke's. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in Virginia Beach?

Sights on our list include The Old Coast Guard Station, Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Centers and Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum. The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in Virginia Beach?

Try visit Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Centers, visit Ocean Lakes North Park and eat at Taqueria Jessy's. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in Virginia Beach?

Try walk through Culver Park, look around Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art and play a round at Shipwreck Mini-Golf. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.

What are good things to do with a large group in Virginia Beach?

Try bowling at Bowling Center, play at Beach Cinema Alehouse and racket sports at Larkspur Swim & Racquet Club. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.

What can friends do on a weekend in Virginia Beach?

Try saturday morning: Virginia Aquarium Marsh Pavilion, saturday lunch: Sandbridge Island Restaurant and saturday afternoon: Horn Point. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in Virginia Beach?

Try birthday dinner at Sandbridge Island Restaurant, play at Regal and drinks at Murphy's (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in Virginia Beach?

Try play at Shipwreck Mini-Golf, see a movie at IMAX and get active at Indian River Family YMCA. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Virginia Beach?

Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.

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