| Virginia Beach is a coastal city in the state of Virginia. The largest city of the state, Virginia Beach has a population of 445,000 ranking it fortieth in the largest United States cities. Although settled since the 1600s, the city of Virginia Beach was not officially established until 1906. It is located within the Eastern Standard Time Zone and the Virginia Beach area code is 757. Tourism provides nearly fifteen thousand jobs for the Virginia Beach area. Favorite Virginia Beach shopping areas include Lynnhaven Mall. Virginia Beach things to do include The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. Virginia Beach festivals and events include the Neptune Festival and the American Music Festival. Virginia Beach entertainment includes productions at the Virginia Beach Amphiteater and the Sandler Center. Weather of the Virginia Beach area ranges from winter month average lows of 32 to summer high temperatures in the mid 80s. Precipitation averages nearly four inches of rainfall per month and about eight annual inches of snow. The area median family income is about $53,000. The U.S. Navy and Army have military bases near Virginia Beach. Local institutions of higher education include Old Dominion University, Regent University, Norfolk State University, Atlantic University, and Virginia Wesleyan College. Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia have campuses in the area as well. The Virginian-Pilot is the local newspaper. Norfolk International Airport serves the area. Local main highways include Interstate I-64 and I-264. |
