Virginia Beach is a city and a beach that borders the southeastern coastline of Virgina. In fact it is one of the most populous stretches of sand in the United States with a population of 447,489. This area boasts beautiful examples of historic housing as it was one of the first areas, along with Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Suffolk to be settled in the entire USA. Of all of these cities, Virginia is the one that has the most resort-like feel. Hundreds of hotels, motels and restaurants line the oceanfront in Virginia Beach. Long ago, it was settled in 1691 and it had humble beginnings in 1888 as a resort for those who worked at the shipyards in nearby Norfolk.
All of Virginia Beach is quite gay friendly but there is no dedicated “gayborhood” so it is a good idea to consult with a Virginia Beach gay realtor to find the neighborhood that is best for your situation. This is not a very “out” city in some ways. However there are a smattering of gay bars in Virginia Beach including the Rainbow Cactus and Ambush. Nearer inland on the way to Norfolk there is also The Garage and Hershey’s lounge.
There are many amazing neighborhoods in Virginia Beach. A community that is right on Linkhorn Bay and yet very near the downtown is Bay Colony. The homes here are huge with massive lawns, and the beach is just a bike ride away. You pay millions for a home here even if it is not right on the ocean but the area is very signature of the elegant Virginia Beach lifestyle.
A little less expensive is the neighborhood of Alnonton, which is a combination of mansions and fixer-uppers. The neighborhood is full of huge mature trees with a beach and a boat ramp nearby. There are also many parks in the area, which is governed by a strong sense of community.
If golfing and yachting is your thing, then Birdneck Point is just one of many waterfront communities where homes are worth a million dollars. Your Virginia Beach Gay Realtor will be able to tell you where these sorts of resort areas for the wealthy are located. Keep in mind that homes in Virgina are expensive here simply because it is so historical and a lot of retired military personnel live here.
One of the less touristy but very lovely areas to live in is Shadowlawn, which offers some privacy from tourism because scenic Lake Holly separates residents from the main Virginia Beach boardwalk. The homes here are smaller with sandy lots and direct ocean views and many of them have swimming pools in the back yard.
There are also many cottages and glassy condos along the beach as well as time shares. For more information about this big resort city on the beach go to www.vbgov.com