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Artsy, buzzy vibe with ocean sounds
Oceanfront is a surfer haven with a famous boardwalk, an excellent school district and a walkable creative arts section where a new food scene has sprouted. Its people are a mix of surfer patriots, beach-loving retirees, and saltwater-loving families. It may be fair to associate Oceanfront with hotels and restaurants, but locals know there’s much more beyond the boardwalk. “It’s a likable live-work-play community where you have a lot of restaurants close by and easy access to the oceanfront and the beaches,” says John Powers, a local Realtor and team leader at Berkshire Hathaway. “It’s a fun year-round vibe there, with lots of different concerts at the Oceanfront all year long.”
Nobody knows whether the city started giving out subsidies to artsy residents with creative business ideas or whether the artsy residents started creative businesses and the city stepped in to lend a hand. Either way, the ViBe Creative District is one of the coolest places in Virginia Beach. In 13 square blocks, a walkable, mural-filled Oceanfront sub-neighborhood has grown.
The boardwalk is a tourists' favorite stop in the Oceanfront neighborhood of Virginia Beach.
Their are plenty of shops catering to the visitors at the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach.
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Surfboards, art and slow food
The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art anchors this creative scene. The Wave Riding Vehicles flagship store has a surfboard—or stick—for every age and skill level. Across the street, skaters ride wooden ramps in all seasons. Next door, Pink Dinghy and Three Ships Coffee Roasters serve locals slow food and drink after they stock up at the Old Beach Farmers Market. In back, leather smiths and potters work in studios. A walk away, Commune creates New American dishes with locally sourced meat and produce, Zero’s Subs fills up with city workers at lunchtime, and there’s been a line at Lolly’s Creamery all summer season-long since it opened in 2019. There are bespoke egg dishes and Bloody Marys on Doc Taylor’s tables all summer, and Tautog’s Restaurant is known for its she-crab soup. Harris Teeter supermarket keeps ample hours and a huge selection. Even the Oceanfront Area Library feels beachy.
The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art in Oceanfront showcases vibrant artistic expression.
The Farmer's Market in Oceanfront's Vibe District buzzes with local flavor and artisanal treats.
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High-rises and bungalows
High-rise condominiums and hotels line the boardwalk and overlook the beach. Detached homes and townhouses start just a few blocks away, typically to the west of Pacific Avenue. Older models built during the postwar period are often in ranch bungalow or Cape Cod styles with front porches, landscaping, and bright color palettes. Prices start around $300,000 and can climb to $1 million depending on size, renovations and view. New home constructions regularly appear as unused lots or municipal spaces are repurposed. “Inventory has continued to be tight at the Oceanfront, and we’re still seeing record prices,” Powers says.
Condo living is a popular option in the Oceanfront neighborhood of Virginia Beach.
Modern split leve home in the Oceanfront neighborhood of Virginia Beach.
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Festivals all summer
Events like the Something In the Water festival, a three-day music extravaganza started by hometown music star Pharrell Williams and the famous Neptune Festival, with its world-renowned international sand sculpting competition, draw visitors near and far to Oceanfront. The annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships are a week-long festival, and the Shamrock Marathon in March is a favorite of locals.
Greetings from Virginia Beach, a coastal city with vibrant colors and iconic landmarks.
The lively Farmer's Market in Oceanfront Vibe District offers a diverse array of fresh produce.
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Bike, skate, surf or paddle
With 42 blocks of boardwalk and Atlantic beachfront running from the Cavalier Hotel to the 1st Street Jetty, the beach is the thing in this neighborhood. Neptune’s Park, with its playground on the sand and sizeable outdoor amphitheater, is the most well-known green space. The century-old Princess Anne Country Club offers a more refined experience on its 18-hole golf course and tennis courts. Grommet Island park, named for the slang term for a beginner surfer, brackets the neighborhood on the south. Those seeking calmer waters can launch into Owl Creek and paddle west into marsh waters or charter a fishing boat to open water. Pacific Avenue runs the length of the neighborhood, and residents can get on Route 58, Virginia Beach Boulevard and Interstate 264 in a matter of minutes.
The Cavalier Hotel is one of the longest standing hotels in Virginia Beach.
An assortment of bicycles can be seen on the boardwalk at the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach.
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Unwinding from shopping at Tautaug's Restaurant
Residents pick up essentials at Harris Teeter or head to the Old Beach Farmers Market on 19th Street for fresh produce, meats and baked goods. Powers says that once you leave the boardwalk, Oceanfront is also home to small businesses. “I think that creates another fun part of the community,” Powers says. “It draws a lot of locals that don’t live in that area, but it gives it a great sense of identity.” After a long day at the beach, shopping or exploring the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, residents find a flood of dining options in Oceanfront Virginia Beach. Located in a cottage just blocks from the beach, Tautog’s Restaurant is known for fresh seafood, especially its she-crab soup, while Esoteric is popular for its cocktails, craft beer and beautiful back garden.
A warm, welcoming atmosphere at Commune in the Oceanfront neighborhood of Virginia Beach.
Taste Unlimited is a favorite local spot in the Oceanfront neighborhood of Virginia Beach.
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Best high school in the state
The Virginia Beach City Public Schools district earned an A on the school rankings website Niche. Linkhorn Park Elementary School received an A-minus. Virginia Beach Middle School and Frank W. Cox High School have A ratings. Cox High has earned the coveted Virginia High School League’s Wachovia Cup for academic and athletic excellence 12 times – more than any other school in the state.
The Cox High School sign near the Oceanfront neighborhood of Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach Middle School was designed to complement the the old beach neighborhoods.
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Parks in this Area
Salt Marsh Point Park
Beach Garden Park
Old Beach Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Pickleball
Marshview Park
Trails
Neptune's Park
Bike Trails
Events
Bay Colony Park
Transit
Airport
Norfolk International
27 min drive
Bus
Atlantic & 4th
Bus
Atlantic & 7th
Bus
Pacific & 28th
Bus
Atlantic & 24th
Bus
Atlantic & Laskin
Bus
Pacific & 19th
Bus
Atlantic & 17th
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oceanfront
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oceanfront, Virginia Beach sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Oceanfront, Virginia Beach over the last 12 months is $676,418, down 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Modern spaces for a contemporary lifestyle. Designed to embody resort-class and custom-fit living spaces, The Summer House apartments provide residents with palatial living and comfort. Bathrooms are designed for relaxation and ease. Kitchens are fashioned themes with modern classicism to create a highly-customizable in-home culinary and dining experience. With oversized windows, and expansive
Fully Remodeled 4BR/3.5BA in Shadowlawn!- Beautiful lake views- Spacious Gourmet Kitchen with a HUGE kitchen island, granite countertops, custom cabinets, double convection oven, gas range, pot filler, and stainless steel appliances- TWO master suites on the main level- Rainfall showers and quartz vanities- Two-tier deck w/ stone steps, outdoor shower, and brick patio- 1/2 Mile to Rudee Inlet,
At the beautifully restored Mayflower Apartments at 34th St and Atlantic Ave in Virginia Beach, VA, you'll enjoy stunning ocean views, gorgeous interiors with updated appliances, and a whole host of luxurious community amenities. Lounge by the sparkling outdoor pool with sundeck and year-round indoor pool, get your cardio in at the HarborFit fitness center and stop into the onsite restaurant and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,059
Median Age
47
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,225
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,949
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
51.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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