Moving to or from Virginia Beach?
The longest recreational beach in the world, the world's largest Navy base a few miles away, and 460,000 residents spread across resort towers, inland suburbs, and agricultural plains. A city that's bigger and stranger than the 'Virginia Beach' postcards suggest.
- 460,000 City population
- 1,800,000 Metro area
- 1963 Founded
- Hampton Roads (Virginia Tidewater) Region
Why people move to Virginia Beach.
- The longest pleasure beach in the world (Guinness) — 35 miles of continuous shoreline
- The Virginia Beach Boardwalk — 3-mile oceanfront promenade
- Naval Air Station Oceana — one of the world's largest Navy airbases
- First Landing State Park — where English colonists first landed in 1607
- Neptune Festival — late September celebration and sand-sculpting championships
- Close to Norfolk and the world's largest Navy base (Naval Station Norfolk)
Virginia Beach holds the Guinness World Record for longest pleasure beach — 35 miles of continuous public beach, the most of any US city. The boardwalk alone is 3 miles long, and the resort area at the north end is just one section of the beachfront.
Where people live in Virginia Beach.
A quick guide to Virginia Beach's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Oceanfront / Resort Area
Boardwalk-adjacent condos and hotels. Parking permits needed for movers.
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Pungo
Rural agricultural southern VA Beach — strawberry farms and country roads.
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Town Center
Newer master-planned urban core with high-rises and retail.
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Kempsville
Established family residential area.
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Sandbridge
Secluded beach community at southern end of city.
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Red Mill Commons
Suburban retail/residential area.
Where people spend their time in Virginia Beach.
- Virginia Beach Boardwalk Resort Area
- First Landing State Park North End
- Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Rudee Inlet
- Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Sandbridge
- Cape Henry Lighthouse Fort Story
- Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Oceanfront
Planning a Virginia Beach move.
- Atlantic hurricane season (June–November) affects the Tidewater region. Confirm severe-weather clauses for fall moves.
- NAS Oceana and Norfolk-area PCS moves drive peak demand during summer military rotations.
- Resort-area parking requires permits, especially during Memorial Day–Labor Day tourism peak.
- Virginia DMV Motor Carrier licensing is required — verify any VA Beach mover's registration.
Moving in Virginia Beach: FAQ.
How much does it cost to move within Virginia Beach?
Local moves run $800–$2,800 for 1–2 bedroom and $2,700–$6,200 for 3–4 bedroom. Summer tourism-peak pricing can spike 15–25%.
How do military (PCS) moves work in Virginia Beach?
NAS Oceana, NAS Norfolk, and Little Creek PCS moves use the base's Personal Property Shipment Office (PPSO) and approved government movers.
Do VA Beach movers need a state license?
Yes. Virginia DMV Motor Carrier Division licensing is required.
When's the best time to move to Virginia Beach?
October–November and April–May. Avoid June–August (tourism peak + hurricane start) and September (peak hurricane activity).
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