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Virginia Beach

A Postcard From Virginia Beach, Virginia
We came here for fun and sun, and there's just no lack of it. Surfing and fishing have been the best. Our vacation home has paid for itself just on sheer enjoyment.

About Virginia Beach
Claiming to be the largest resort city in the world, Virginia Beach certainly has something to boast about. Not only does the city itself draw over 2.5 million visitors each year, but it also has a huge selection of vacation homes, second homes, beach vacation rentals, and golf homes. Unlike many East Coast beaches, Virginia Beach stays open all year offering an assortment of activities for all ages. Combined with a strong rental market, this makes Virginia Beach a great investment option.

Virginia Beach has been a resort destination since the 1880's, giving it lots of time to perfect how to welcome visitors and second home owners. At the same time it has a strong economy of its own, partly due to the presence of four military stations. Looking for an adventure? Explore the pristine, nearly undiscovered ecological areas located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Local History

Virginia Beach has history dating back 400 to the first English Colonists who spent three days at Cape Henry before settling at Jamestown. The waters around the area was a major sea access route ever since then. It's popularity as a resort dates back to th 1880s, with people coming from Norfolk to enjoy the oceanfront staying in first class old hotels.

An Average Lifestyle in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach offers pure escapism. As the state slogan says, "Virginia is for Lovers" and the action in Virginia Beach emphasizes Lovers of fun living. People come for the recreation, the beach, and the feeling of a year-round party town. If that's your heart's desire, you'll surely enjoy your second home in Virginia Beach.

Housing

Options: Everything is possible...condominiums, houses, beachfront, golf resorts

Median Housing Cost (Census 2000) $123,200

Things to Do in Virginia Beach

Enjoy the beach

Waterparks and Amusement Parks

Diving

Parasailing

Surfing

Kayaking

Stroll the famous 3-mile boardwalk

Year-round golf

Hiking

Enjoy the 2700 acre Seashore State Park

Sport Fishing

Boat Excursions

Dolphin and Whale Watching

Biking

Jetski

Camping

Shopping

International Dining

Take the kids to the Virginia Zoo

Birdwatching

Cultural Activities in Virginia Beach

Virginia Marine Science Museum

Soul Music Beachfest

Battle of the Bands

Virginia Beach Performing Arts Theater

Historic Houses: Adam Thoroughgood House, Francis Land House

The Pavillion, Arts and Convention Center

Virginia Philharmonic

Virginia Beach Chorale

Virginia Beach Amphitheater

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

American Music Festival

Contemporary Art Center of Virginia

African American Historical sites

Chrysler Museum of Art

Virginia Ballet Theater

Lots of Nightlife

Near-By Excursions

Busch Gardens, Williamsburg

Williamsburg, VA

Location
In Virginia Beach County, on the coast of Virginia

Elevation: 15 feet

Size: 248 sq feet

Distance to other major cities:

Norfolk, VA: 12 miles

Williamsburg, VA: 57 miles

Washington DC 159 miles

Getting To Virginia Beach, Virginia:

Fly into Norfolk International (9 miles)

Weather

Annual Average Temperature: Jan 40, July 79

Annual Average Rainfall: less than 50 inches

Economics and Demographics

Population: 425,257

Growth Rate: 2%

Median Age, 2000: 32.7

Median Household Income: $48,705

Principle Industries: Military, Tourism

Higher Education
In Norfolk

Buzz Needham

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Kenneth Carpenter

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David Williams

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Interests

Sep: Neptune Festival

Oct: Striped Bass World Championship

Nov: Holiday Lights at the Beach

Culture

Contemporary Art Center

Tidewater Veterans Memorial

Ocean Breeze Amusement Park

Virginia Beach Fishing Pier

Interest Categories

Beach

Golf

Hunting Fishing