Where the Chesapeake meetsthe Atlantic.
Boardwalk mornings, Chesapeake Bay sunsets and Pungo farm stands, all within one city.
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Virginia Beach residents The US Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimate put the city at 453,737 people on July 1, 2025.
Mount Trashmore's height The park's 60-foot, 800-foot-long mountain was built from compacted solid waste and clean soil on a former landfill.
Year Old Cape Henry Lighthouse was completed Preservation Virginia calls the site the first federally funded public works project of the newly formed US government.
Trails at First Landing State Park Virginia's most-visited state park has 20 miles of trails and 1.5 miles of sandy Chesapeake Bay beach, inside the city.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Virginia Beach Boardwalk?
The Virginia Beach Boardwalk is about three miles long, running along the Oceanfront from 2nd to 40th streets. Beachfront hotels, shops and restaurants line one side, with the beach on the other, and Grommet Island Park, an accessible seaside playground, sits along it.
When are lifeguards on duty at Virginia Beach?
Lifeguards on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront are on duty from mid-May through mid-September. Sandbridge and North End Beach follow a similar mid-May to mid-September schedule, while First Landing State Park's Chesapeake Bay beach has no lifeguards.
What airport serves Virginia Beach?
Norfolk International Airport (ORF), at 2200 Norview Avenue in Norfolk, is the main commercial airport for Virginia Beach visitors.
What is Pungo, Virginia Beach?
Pungo is the rural, farmland part of Virginia Beach, a few miles inland from Sandbridge. Visit Virginia Beach describes it as country roads and farmland, with strawberry picking at farms such as Cullipher Farm in spring and blueberries in summer.
Can you visit the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse?
Yes, Old Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue is open to climbers, but it sits inside Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story, so visitors must follow the base's access rules. Climbers must be at least 42 inches tall, and the tower closes during thunderstorms and when the indoor heat index reaches 115 degrees.
When is the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach?
The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend takes place every March at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, with a marathon, a half marathon and an 8K. The official site, shamrockmarathon.com, posts each year's exact dates.
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