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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 FREE ENTERTAINMENT
Walk the boardwalk and take in the free concerts and events. It is the stage for more than 100 performers. Special events include the 50th Annual Boardwalk Art Show, June 16-19; Elvis wannabes, June 23-26; patriotic music by the Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra and what's billed as one of the largest fireworks displays on the East Coast, July 4; East Coast Surfing Championships, Aug. 24-28; and Soul Music Beachfest, Aug. 26-27.
Entertainment schedule: Beachstreet USA,http:/
· BEST RIDE
The Wave trolley is VaBeach's cheap and convenient way to get from the North End south to Rudee Inlet and avoid parking hassles. Routes also include a museum run and a shopping express. Just flag it down and hop on board.
Trolley rides $1, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., http:/
HONORABLE MENTION : Bikes built like surreys with up to six sets of pedals for the whole family to pump up and down the boardwalk.
NJ Convenience & Gift, 18th Street at oceanfront, 757-491- 6792. One-, two- and three-bench models -- with baby seat in front -- rent from $14 to $30 per hour; second hour free with coupon.
· BEST SUNSET
The Sunset Dolphin Watch cruise on the Chesapeake Bay passes historic Cape Henry with its two lighthouses, gigantic commercial tankers moving along the shipping channel and Navy warships entering and departing the bay.
Lynnhaven Seafood & Fishing Center, 3311 Shore Dr., 757-481- 4545,http:/
HONORABLE MENTION: The sunset reflecting off Long Creek as the waiter brings your order of fried calamari and onion rings with a horseradish malt aioli and a Campari on the rocks at One Fish-Two Fish. The restaurant is built at the end of a pier with windows and water on three sides.
