Shore Drive is a very famous as well as a very infamous Road in Virginia Beach. It stretches from Ocean view in Norfolk all the way to the Oceanfront where it changes names to Pacific Ave.
Shore Drive has many amenities to enjoy including many restaurants and raw bars with all types of cuisine especially local seafood. You will also find lodging, condos and the Sea Shore State Park for camping, biking, beach fun, hiking trails and more. There is a public Boat Ramp located at the foot of the Lesner Bridge for launching and beach access for fishing, crabbing and more.
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Updated July 22nd 2008
This week as early in the week as it was we were lucky enough to catch up with Paul and Norma of Almost Famous Band. Almost Famous Band has played on and around Shore Drive and in Chicks Beach for years, possible a decade or so.
We caught up with them at the Surf Rider Restaurant at Marina Shores as they enjoyed their “Favorite Beverage” with dinner.
When asked about the cancelled show at Alexander’s on the Bay for the July 4th Deck Party, Paul says they didn’t know about the change in plans themselves until a couple days before the fourth. He’s not sure what happened but just knows they probably will not be playing the traditional Labor Day deck party.
So we’ll see how Alexander’s handles entertainment for the Labor Day Deck Party or if they plan on celebrating at all.
The Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day deck parties are a time honored tradition in Chicks Beach. It would be a shame to see them come to an end and if not it sure will take a good band to compare to how Almost Famous Band performs for these dates.
Yes they will be a “tough act to follow”.
In any case Sunday and Mondays are Paul and Norma’s days off during the week so taking advantage of the slow Monday we joined them for our “Favorite Beverage” and dinner at Surf Rider.
The bar tender and staff were quick to deliver orders and keep glasses and bottles filled during the day and into the evening sunset.
The Surf Rider at Marina Shores is a great place for a “Favorite Beverage” and a great meal. You can drive or boat there.
Some of the most impressive boats in Hampton Roads can be found mooring there with owners talking about their trips around the east coast in their luxury yachts and putting around visiting the water side restaurants and bars around the Lynnhaven area water ways.
To get there turn off Great Neck Rd. and then your first right onto Marina Shores Dr. Be careful of the speed as the limit is only 15MPH. The road winds through the neighborhood and comes out to the marina. Go all the way to the far left of the building complex at the Marina, past Kokomos and you’ll see them there at the end of the Marina.
