Nestled in the southeastern corner of the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, the City of Virginia Beach offers a diversity of culture, climate and geography to all of us who hanker for a place to live that is, in Goldilock’s words, “...not too hot, not too cold - just right.”
Back in 1963, the City of Virginia Beach combined with what was known as Princess Anne County to become the modern resort city which we know today. With its shoreline dotted with hundreds of beachfront hotels, motels and restaurants, the City of Virginia Beach holds the Guiness Book of Records title for having the longest stretch of pleasure beach in the world.
Having a sub-tropical climate which generates warm, sultry summer nights , Virginia Beach also averages 2-3” of snowfall every year so that after celebrating Independence Day, you’ll have a good chance of being able to celebrate Christmas Day in a cold, crisp traditional winter style. If it’s cultural events you seek, many popular shows and concerts are held within the Virginia Beach Amphitheater or the Sandler Center, a cozier 1200 seat performing arts center.
Worried about your family’s safety?s According to federal government statistics, Virginia Beach not only has a significantly lower crime rate when compared to surrounding cities, but ranks in the top 20% of america’s safest cities with populations over 75,000.
Virginia beach is home to the United States Navy’s Oceana Base (the City’s largest employer) and the United States Army’s Fort Story at Cape Henry. Amongst the major companies which are headquartered in Virginia Beach are Lillian Vernon and Stihl. While a large share of the City of Virginia Beach’s economy is derived from tourism dollars, there are plenty of job opportunities at companies like GEICO, Amerigroup and the Navy Exchange Service Command. Added to this urban economic scene is an agribusiness component from the more than 170 small farms located within the city limits which generate almost 80 million dollars into the City of Virginia Beach economy.
Addressing recreational needs has been a priority on the agenda of City of Virginia Beach officials. The city is home to more than 200 parks covering more than 4,000 acres. Each year, Virginia Beach hosts the East Coast Surfing Championships which always attracts some of the top professionalsurferes in the world. In addition to its parklands, Virginia Beach offers 11 public golf courses and 4 private country club layouts.
If you’re looking for a truly American city with a long and storied history, a safe, sound place to live for you and your family, unmatched oceanfront scenery and a unique blend of urban, suburban and rural environments, the City of Virginia Beach should top your list.
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