Jun 23 2008
31OCEAN
If shopping and dining in an up scale environment is what you enjoy doing, 31OCEAN, located on Virginia Beach’s 31st street, is where you want to be.
Whether you are driving or walking down the board walk, this shopping area is hard to miss. From the board walk, the walks large King Neptune statue greets newcomers while the live bands during the summer season provide entertainment.
As my wife and I drove up, we found valet parking available for those who want to expedite their dining and shopping experience. We did not use the valet for this visit, but parked at the smaller of the two indoor parking areas provided to shoppers instead; the one we parked at was complimentary with a two-hour limit. The larger indoor parking lot has a longer time limit, but for a small fee per hour.
Catch 31, a very ritzy but inviting sea food restaurant is located here. If you walked to
31OCEAN from the board walk, the first thing you would notice is the restaurant’s very comfortable outdoor area, complete with a live band playing during the summer and a view of Neptune Park. If you time it right you could enjoy one of the great bands that play at the park during the summer season, just visit http://www.31ocean.com/ and check out Neptune Park’s schedule to see when the bands will play next.
Along with Catch 31, 31OCEAN’s Hilton Hotel houses Salacia. This seafood and steak restaurant is located on the main floor of the ocean-front Hilton Hotel. Salacia is Virginia’s only AAA 4-Diamond Steakhouse.
With dining still in mind, I definitely do not want to forget about Sky Bar. Located 20 stories high, this member’s only top-floor bar should help you end the night well, although we have to mention it has limited membership available with prices ranging from $100-200 for visitors who are not guest at the Hilton, who can become members for free.
Dining is not the only thing to keep you occupied during your visit: 31OCEAN has various shopping stores as well. From travel shops to beach ware, you can find your needs well met with one trip to this very well kept and lively area of Virginia Beach ocean front.