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A Shore Town Reborn
Sunrise near 37th St. at Virginia Beach with a sand castle street sculpture in foreground and walkers along the boardwalk.
(Karen Tam)
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· BEST SINGLES SCENE
Head for " The Block" -- 21st Street and Atlantic Avenue -- where half a dozen bars, including the Edge, Crazy Charlie's, Luna Sea and Baja Cantina, are packed every night with the 20-to-30 crowd. For a youthful older scene, it's Mahi Mah's, with an outdoor patio and stage for music. Clams, oysters and wings are 35 cents apiece during happy hour, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Mahi Mah's, Sixth Street and oceanfront, 757-437-8030, http:/
· BEST MINI-GOLF
Putt among hippos, zebras, gorillas and rhinos at Jungle Golf . Real palm trees grace the course. In mid-June, you can play midnight golf. The course is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until June 17 (later on weekends), then 24 hours a day until Labor Day (weather permitting). Unlimited golf is offered from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (till 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday) for a single admission.
23rd Street and Pacific Avenue, 757-425-7240 . Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for kids 4 to 8.
· BEST TEEN SPOT
Send them to the seven-foot-deep, kidney-shaped skate bowl at Mount Trashmore , the city's highest point at 64 feet -- one huge mound of garbage, once the city landfill. Now the grassy hill is used for kite-flying and frolicking. The site also has walking trails, a lake for bank fishing (catfish, carp and bass; license required, available for less than $10 at Wal-Mart, Kmart and fishing supply stores), paths for strolling and a children's playground -- so there's something for all to do while your teens are skateboarding.
310 Edwin Dr. (10 miles west of oceanfront off I-264), 757-473- 5237, http:/
· BEST OLD-BEACH ATMOSPHERE
Tautogs restaurant is housed in a 1920s beach cottage. Flounder-in-a-Bag is a menu hit, and there are extensive beer selections. There's a bike rack for guests who arrive by their own steam.
205 23rd St., 757-422-0081,http:/
