Virginia Beach Essential Info

Overview

Virginia Beach is resort city in southeast Virginia on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay.

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Basics

Best Time To Go

Mar-Oct

Current Time

Current Weather

67 °F

Cloudy

Fun Facts

1. Virginia Beach is called “The Largest Sandbox In Virginia” and that is because the beach is spectacular.
2. A landfill known as Mount Trashmore is one of the largest landfills in the country, and it is where Virginia Beach performs its 4th of July fireworks.
3. There are several military bases in and around the metropolitan area of VA Beach, including the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Station Oceana, which is the largest employer in the city.
4. Pharrell Williams, an American singer, rapper, and record producer, was born in Virgina Beach.
5. Virginia Beach has a "No Bad Behavior" ordinance that prohibits public drunkenness and lewd behavior.

Popular Foods

1. Five-Pepper Tuna
2. Costa Rican Soft Tacos