Virginia Beach neighborhoods

Virginia Beach Areas & Neighborhoods

9 neighborhoods and suburbs, from inside the Loop to the Bay. Pick one on the map, or browse by region below.

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Chic's Beach and the Bay

Chic's Beach is a two-mile strand on the Chesapeake Bay, running from Lynnhaven Inlet to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. It generally has no waves, and lifeguards are present.

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Croatan

Croatan Beach runs from Rudee Inlet to Camp Pendleton and is three-quarters of a mile long. Local families and surfers enjoy it, and the city runs a large year-round parking lot beside Camp Pendleton.

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North End

North End Beach runs from 38th to 82nd streets on the northern Oceanfront. Parking along Pacific Avenue is free but limited, and lifeguard coverage runs mid-May to mid-September.

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Oceanfront

The Oceanfront beach runs from 1st to 38th streets and is backed by a three-mile boardwalk. Lifeguards are on duty from mid-May through mid-September, and the city runs municipal parking lots and garages nearby.

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Pungo

Visit Virginia Beach describes Pungo as country roads and farmland a few miles inland from Sandbridge. Cullipher Farm is named for strawberry picking in spring, and blueberries follow in summer.

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Rudee Inlet Marina District

The Rudee Inlet Marina District sits near the Oceanfront. Visit Virginia Beach lists fishing charters, parasailing, jet skiing and waterfront dining among its draws.

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Sandbridge

Sandbridge is a five-mile stretch of sand at the southern end of Virginia Beach's Atlantic shoreline. Lifeguards are generally present from mid-May to mid-September, and beach wheelchairs can be rented in season.

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Town Center

Town Center is a 36-acre mixed-use lifestyle center in the city's Central Business District. It has over 25 restaurants, more than 20 retailers, two performing arts centers and five covered garages with free parking.

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ViBe Creative District

Visit Virginia Beach calls the ViBe Creative District the Oceanfront's artistic hub, with murals, makers and indie shops. It sits inside the Oceanfront area, a little off the boardwalk.

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