Virginia Beach, Virginia

About

Virginia Beach is a city located in the county of City of Virginia Beach in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 437,994 and a population density of 340 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 451,231 inhabitants.

The city was created 119 years ago in 1905.

Virginia Beach is the largest city in the state of Virginia, located in the southeastern corner of the state along the Atlantic Ocean coast. With a population of over 450,000, it is the 39th largest city in the United States.

Virginia Beach is primarily known as a popular beach and resort destination, attracting millions of tourists each year. The city has miles of public beaches, boardwalks, hotels, restaurants, and amusement parks along its oceanfront.

Top Attractions and Activities

Beaches

Virginia Beach is home to some of the best beaches on the East Coast. The city's most popular stretch of shoreline is along its oceanfront boardwalk, which runs along Atlantic Avenue. This area has wide sandy beaches, beach access points, bike paths, parks, and carnival-like attractions. Further south along the coast is Sandbridge Beach, a more secluded beach experience.

Museums and Historical Sites

Some of Virginia Beach's top museums and historic attractions include the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, First Landing State Park (site of the first English colony landing in 1607), Cape Henry Lighthouses, Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum, and more.

Dining and Nightlife

Visitors can enjoy fresh local seafood, American fare, international cuisine, and more at Virginia Beach's many excellent restaurants. Popular dining and nightlife districts include Town Center and the Oceanfront Boardwalk.

Watersports

From surfing and paddleboarding to kayaking and sport fishing, Virginia Beach offers abundant watersport activities. Companies offer rentals, lessons, and tours. The calm waters of the Chesapeake Bay provide options for those not wanting to battle ocean waves.

Planning Your Virginia Beach Vacation

The summer months are peak tourist season in Virginia Beach, when temperatures are warm and the ocean waters are perfect for swimming. There are still pleasant beach days into early fall.

Popular hotels line the oceanfront, but more budget-friendly options can be found further inland. Rental beach houses are also common.

The city is very walkable and bikeable along the oceanfront, and easy to navigate by car. The Virginia BeachConvention Center hosts major events and concerts year-round.

So if you're looking for great beaches, fresh seafood, watersports, and coastal charm, mark Virginia Beach down as a must-visit destination! Let me know if you would like me to expand or modify anything in this draft.

Quick Facts about Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach from Fishing Pier image

Geography

Virginia Beach is located at 36°51'11"N 75°58'41"W (36.8529300, -75.9779900). It has 4 neighbors: Currituck County, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Northampton County.

Virginia Beach map

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People born in Virginia Beach, including record producer and songwriter from Virginia Danja, artistic gymnast Gabby Douglas, sprinter Andre Cason, .

List

• John Fox (American football player and coach) he was born in 08/02/1955
• Bill Bray (American baseball player) he was born in 05/06/1983
• J. Evan Bonifant (American actor) he was born in 19/08/1985
• Jason Winston George (American actor and model) he was born in 09/02/1972
• Joanna Canton (American actress) she was born in 01/01/1978
• Jewell Marceau (American movie actress) she was born in 12/04/1975
• Karen Parshall (American historian of mathematics) she was born in 07/07/1955
• Kendra Todd (American businesswoman) she was born in 06/04/1978
• J. R. Reid (basketball player) he was born in 31/03/1968
• William Gregory Lee (American actor) he was born in 24/01/1973
• Aaron Rouse (American football player) he was born in 08/01/1984
• Charles Clark (American sprinter) he was born in 10/08/1987
• Scott Sizemore (baseball player from the United States) he was born in 04/01/1985
• Jamia Simone Nash (American actress and singer) she was born in 21/08/1996
• Megahn Perry (American actress) she was born in 11/03/1977
• Scotty McGee (Player of American football) he was born in 04/12/1986
• Marquis Youngston (American professional wrestler) he was born in 31/12/1980
• Mike Anderson (American basketball player) he was born in 07/04/1986