Virginia Beach is a beautiful city located in the state of Virginia on the Atlantic Ocean coastline. The Chesapeake Bay, Broad Bay, Lonkhorn Bay, and Wolfsnare Creek all line the area surrounding the city of Virginia Beach. These many miles of shoreline, and water, offer residents and visitors many exciting adventures to be experienced. The city is home to the First Landing State Park and The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. It is also home to several outstanding neighborhoods that offer an assortment of housing styles to accommodate its residents needs. Some of the beautiful neighborhoods located in Virginia Beach include Northeast, North Central and Northwest.
The neighborhood of Northeast is located in between the Wolfsnare Creek and Linkhorn Bay. The neighborhood offers a higher than average median home value and lower crime rates. There are a variety of housing options available in the neighborhood. Outdoor active lifestyles are common in this neighborhood, especially various types of water sports. The neighborhood is also home to several parks that provide access to many other outdoor activities too. Southhall Quarter Park, Lynnhaven Park, Princess Anne Memorial Park, and Laurel Cove Park are all popular destinations in Northeast. The neighborhood is also home to several unique businesses and restaurants. Two extremely popular restaurants in this neighborhood are Ynot Italian-Great Neck and Volcano Sushi Bar. There are also several school campuses located in Northeast. The Art Institute Virginia Beach, Linkhorn Park Elementary School, and Lynhaven Middle School are three of the campuses.
North Central is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Virginia Beach. It has a population of around 25,000. The Wolfsnare Creek is located near this neighborhood and provides numerous opportunities for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities near the water. The neighborhood is a very sports friendly area and has two designated sporting field areas; Lynnhaven Baseball Fields and Brill Field. The neighborhood is also home to unique businesses such as Angelas Foods, Sir Chocolate, and Bling Books. Individuals looking for fitness options, other than outdoors, can peruse Straight Edge Fitness and Music In Motion Dance Studio and Fitness Boutique. This mainly residential neighborhood also has a couple local school campuses conveniently located.
The neighborhood of Northwest is one of the largest neighborhoods in the entire city of Virginia Beach. It has a population of around 72,000. These residents reside in a variety of homes that range from historical homes to recently constructed modern luxury homes. The neighborhood is located near Wolfsnare Creek and Lake Smith. The neighborhood is also home to the local shopping center, Haygood Shopping Center. The shopping center is home to a number of restaurants, boutiques, and other businesses. Anytime Fitness and Curves are also centrally located in the neighborhood for the residents' convenience. Ivy League Academy, Old Donation School, and Luxford Elementary School are a few of the school campuses located in the area as well.