As a 31 year born and raised resident of VB, I surprisingly learned a couple of new facts! Also 7:42 that is not the CBBT but the HRBT. I know because I've had plenty of time sitting in traffic staring to never forget what it looks like!
A JAAY thank you so much for pointing that out. I haven’t lived here long enough to identify it, which is all the more reason I should have done a better job at my research. I need to look up the difference between the two!!!! Again, I’m so grateful you watched this video and please excuse my goof! I’ll do better next time. Bill
I refuse to use the hrbt! I don't care how backed up every other bridge is. I guarantee that vdot will have traffic moving everywhere else before they even think of hrbt. Drives me insane when people from out of town see the tunnel coming up and suddenly they have a panic attack or whatever and want to slam on the brakes. It's a tunnel...you go through it....it's not like it just suddenly appeared and they are the first people to test it out! Sheesh haha
@@dragonson72 I agree. I think it's great and construction needs to be done but I doubt I will use it. I will always use the Monitor Merrimac, just seems to flow better even when there is traffic.
I can also tell you that the West bound tunnel, which opened for 2-way traffic in 1952 is not as high as the East bound that is only 25-30 years old. Trucks are limited to a height of 13'6" West and 14"6" East.
I lived in Virginia Beach for awhile. Loved it. I especially liked going to the oceanfront in the fall and winter when no one was there. Pretty much had the whole beach to myself. I miss living there sometimes.
@@rogerbpugh2293 Long story; here's the condensed version: I'm from Richmond; my husband and I moved to Va Beach for his job and then a few months later, we split up. I really didn't know too many people there and I was able to transfer my job to Richmond, so I left.
Thank you so much. My home town, I was born there on 25th and Pacific, way back in 1955. Brought tears to my eyes when I saw all the familiar places. Thanks ❤
Moving to VA Bch in the 80s, I LOVED the winter months where I could easily stroll across Atlantic Ave without fear of being run down and wander the ocean front shops without dodging a mass of tourist. The oceanfront has changed over the years from 80s punk to internet but the soul is still around. I worked at a local restaurant/ bar and also drove cab (loved the sailors who climbed in drunk saying take me to the base...?..OK, pick one?).
@@BillMarion I always visit in the off season, typically mid-October when the weather is great and hotel prices drop. As a Michigander it sure seems warm to me compared to back home at that time.
I really love this video! Other videos just talk crap about Virginia, when they haven't even been there, but thats cool that you visited! Its very nice here :)
Mimi Pancakez Actually, we moved to Harrisonburg, Virginia just months before making this video. Go Virginia! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting! Bill
Most people just passing through think VA is what they see out their car window driving up I-95. They don't realize the beauty to the west in the Blue Ridge mountains and the beauty to the east in VA Beach, the Eastern Shore and the Chesapeake Bay. The Piedmont is also beautiful but you can't judge any state by one small section.
@@DalePocketSandGribble Right!!!. I've migrated to Atlanta now. But when I travel back home I stopped at the rest stop and picked up a tourist pamphlet just to see what they talking about and saw them advertising Sandbridge. Disappointed.
Never visited in the off season but during the peak seasons, i absolutely adore this city. I would die a happy man if i could live the rest of my days out there: thats how much I enjoy this place
How I can tell tourists from other Va beach locals -Tourist- Jet: *Passes over head* Tourist: Woahhhhhhhh!!!! -Local- Jet: *Passes over head* Local: Hold on I’ll tell you when the jet is gone
Thank you for this. I watched with my seven year old and learned some new stuff, too. During COVID, we're trying to keep learning interesting. I'll definitely have to take her some of those places. I've been here 11 years - I still haven't been to most of them!
I was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia which is about 25-30 minutes away from VB. We grew up going to the beach a lot. VB has a lot more to offer.
Christopher Hall I was born in Virginia Beach I love my hometown but it is too slow pace but I’ll visit twice plan on visiting about sometime in the future
@Christopher Hall, Born and raised in Portsmouth, sorry to here that, as a native of Virginia Beach I have met very few that would say they are natives of Portsmouth, openly any way
adam perkins I know that Portsmouth is going thru some issues right now with the police chief leaving and other long term residents are moving away sadly.
@@justinratcliffe947 I'm a huge Cocoa Beach fan. That's one of our vacation spots. We love it! Hope you had a great time. I need to get to Cocoa Beach to make a video! The Space Coast! Glad you got a great vacation! Bill
You did not mention the Cavalier Hotel, one of the oldest hotels, still in operation or The meaning behind Witchduck Rd, a local legend or the witch of Pongo, why should Massachusetts have all the fun with witches
I grew up in Va. Beach in the 60's...... loved this video, haven't been back in 30 years, good to see the changes!. Yes, I surfed as a kid, even placed 4th in one of those surfing competitions!!.... We lived on Highpoint Ave, on the southern end, near where Sandbridge starts... 3 blocks from the ocean front and played in Rudee Inlet, before they started dredging it out for the boat docks. My bestfriends Dad owned a bingo parlor on Atlantic Ave in the 60's..... it was a fun week-end and Summer job for young teenagers!
In 1963, population was only 8,000. The city absorbed the county and grew to over 170,000. Chesapeake Bay is named for the Chespian Indians of Virginia Beach.
My husband and I got engaged at Virginia Beach in September 2019 at cape Henry light house so Virginia Beach holds a special place in our hearts. We got married at Atlantic beach NC and took our honey moon in Hawaii 😅 seems we’re attracted to beaches
Retire in Ocean City,Maryland. Nicer than Virginia Beach. They take visage of the tourists and the military.. Virginia Beach is called taxes on everything you do.
I’ve lived here since I retired from the US Navy in ‘91, and lived here off and on for 21 years before that. Other than “sketchy” local politics [nepotism, cronyism, ‘good ol boy’ mentality, and developers with the City Clowncil in their pockets], NON-synchronized traffic lights, and over-development of housing [McMansions in the ‘protected’ areas …. “Sure, just sign/pay here and we’ll grant an exception -wink-wink], it’s STILL a decent place to live. I love having many choices of shopping at commissaries and military exchanges, and Portsmouth Naval Hospital is near enough to still use the remaining ‘benefits’ I earned in the service.
I had lived closer to Mt. Trashmore several years ago and would walk my dog there as often as I could. Weather permitting, of course. It is a great place for a walk.
While I was in the Navy and we crossed over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, it looked liked the vehicles were going into a building and coming right back out. The Hampton Rhoades Bridge Tunnel was cool because the buildings looked like spaceships from the ship. Lol
Thank you for your service! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting! I thought the tunnel was cool! Kind of scary at first, but it's an engineering marvel! bill
Thank you! I've learned a couple of new things watching this vid. I've been to VA beach for vaca since 2000 and absolutely love it. I do like going there in September when the crowds are less. I don't understand people who say it's a "trash" area and poor quality etc.. There are bad spots even on the most popular locations for beaches like Florida or California (I know coz I've seen) 🤷🏻♀️
There really is a major crowd difference depending on the seasons, and yes, more so than other beaches. My son was there a few weeks ago and said it was miserable. Caroline and I are always there during the off season, and it’s like a ghost town, but we love it! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting! Bill
I was a mermaid on Virginia beach once i wore a blue tail with pink spots and a purple little mermaid bikini top and many people took pictures and I took pictures with people too
My sister convinced me to move to VB in 2008 by telling me it never snows here. It has snowed every year since I have been here. Only two of those years were deep enough snow for boots, though.
Agree! We've never been to VB in-season. But my son went this year and he said he'd never go back again. I tried to tell him that it's only like that a few months out of the year, but he wouldn't hear it! Having lived in Virginia a few years since making this video, we're in the habit of driving to VB from Harrisonburg, just to eat at Waterman's and drive back home! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting! Bill
Thanks for watching! We love VB. We live in Harrisonburg and we've been to VB a few times over the past couple of years. But never the summer. We went right before the beaches opened back up for normal stuff, and made a video. But it was still different than in the summer. My two daughters went this summer after it opened and they were telling us the same thing you're saying. It was packed. Thanks for your comments! Bill
I wish we got 6 inches of snow a year. Also, Neptune isn't facing the ocean. Mount Trashmore is quite nice for a landfill. Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is modern marvel. Cool video.
You know, I had a few people mention the fact that Virginia Beach does get much snow. I've lived in Virginia a year, but about 2 hours from Virginia Beach, and we had more snow than you guys did. I got the information from credible sources (it's in the description) but I see what you're saying. I don't think you guys had much snow at all last year. I might address that in an upcoming video because it really doesn't make sense. Nevertheless, thanks for watching, and thanks for commenting! Bill
Great video! I have lived here all my life, I have never heard it called Neptune Beach. 😊. First Landing used to be called Seashore State Park. Living in Va Beach is awesome. We have a pretty strong sense of local pride.
I only saw "Neptune Beach" on one website, and assumed it was a thing. Nope. I've lived in Virginia for a year since making that video and no one calls it Neptune Beach. So, yea, opps lol. I can't wait to go back! It's about 3 hours from Harrisonburg. Looking forward to it! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting! Bill
A big thing to do in Virginia Beach on the oceanfront is to go to the Navy Seal statue, here we have a large navy community and it was to honor the men who died on the helicopter crash
@@CooldBloodedGaming Thanks for your signing up for service, and thanks for watching! My AIT was at Fort Benning. I think you made a better choice! lol
@@BillMarion oh I didnt realise you served, thank you for your service! And Benning always sounds fun, but if all goes right I'll be learning how to operate watercrafts at fort eustis so maybe I'll be able to drive some boats out on the bay which if possible thatll be absolutely beautiful, love these videos though, very educational and interesting, which isn't always easy!
The CBBT does not have 2 lanes going the same way in the tunnels, thats the HRBT. The CBBT has oncoming traffic in the tunnels which makes it pretty scary when there is a Semi going 55mph plus towards you.
I grew up in NJ I moved to vabeach about 10 years ago and I think I seen 6 inches of snow in the whole time I been here so I’m not sure about 6 inches a year the weather is crazy here one day I will be 70 in January and 40 the next day
Having lived here for a few years now, RIGHT! We get more snow here in Harrisonburg than VB. (This year, quite a bit more). I'd have to look it back up, (it might be in the description) but whatever source I used was obviously wrong. Unless the forecast changes between now and then, we might be getting between 5-8 more inches of snow this coming Thursday. Regardless, thanks for watching and thanks for commenting! Bill
Welcome to Viriginia weather. The state is located halfway up the eastern seaboard and much of the state is situated between coast and mountains. The weather changes here quickly and people who move here are surprised at how hot it gets in the summer and how cold and snowy it can get in the winter.
I am 43 and have been a VB local most of my life. I have never heard of VB’s nickname of Neptune City? Don’t really notice the jets above me anymore... after a while you get used to them.
The whole "Neptune" thing came from a website but from what I can tell from the comments, it's nonsense. We've lived here in Virginia for almost 3 years, two since making this video, and yeah, I've never heard anyone call VB, Neptune City.
Im going there tomorrow. Its 89°.😂🤣 Im trying to learn before I go.. Im going to Sandbridge beach. Unless you have so.ething better, please let me know..😊🥰
growing up in Southern Calif I got spoiled in surfing in warm waters even in the winter times. Moved to Oregon and I hate the cold water for surfing. Now I'm freaking out that VA has surfing? NOOO WAAAAY. I been thinking long and hard to move to VA and you help fuel that push. I just wished my wife gets on board with it. A bonus plus is...my 2 sisters and 3 nieces live in Woodbridge and my best friend and his family 15 mins from them. So I can visit them as well instead of being 3,000 miles away.
Not that it has anything to do with today's resort city but the Virginia Beach city limits ended at Bird Neck Road until the early 60's when we merged with Princess Anne County, giving us the vast current acreage. I've been here since 1944.
j hart wow! It’s huge now. I was shocked. Love Virginia Beach and can’t wait to visit again this summer! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Thanks to all the visitors who enjoy our great City. FACT- Virginia beach song is Happy. By our Native Pharrel aka Skateboard P. Mayor Myra named Happy the City's song. May she R.I.P. Check out our Something in the Water festival 2 event. Something in the Water 1 was a beach blast!
NORFOLK is HOME, but I've lived here in VIRGINIA BEACH now for about 7 years, and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it! I'm going to my FAVORITE SPOT, CHESAPEAKE BEACH, CXB, aka CHICK'S BEACH later on this evening. CXB, is 20 minutes away, SANDBRIDGE BEACH, is 20 minutes away, the RESORT OCEAN FRONT, is 25 minutes away, MOUNT TRASHMORE PARK 2.5 miles away, SAL'S PIZZA is a 2 block walk away, and is DELICIOUS!🍕 Again much love for MY HOMETOWN, NORFOLK! But VIRGINIA BEACH IS HOME NOW!! And I'll probably NEVER move out of her city limits. GO NAVY!🇺🇸
We've lived in Virginia across two winters, but I've never seen it get up in the 80's. But, it's warmer in that area than where we live. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting! Bill
Now that we've lived here a few years, I can spot a few things wrong with this video! It's SO frustrating! Regardless, I'm very grateful that you watched the video, and I'm grateful for you comment! I hope you'll watch a few of our other videos and consider subscribing! Thankya! (Harrisonburg) Bill
@@BillMarion It's cool! I love Virginia, except for Northern Virginia (which we all know really isn't VA). I have a couple young children and I'm looking into relocating towards the Bristol area eventually. Which is how I ran into your channel. I looked at a few of your videos in that area and decided to watch this one, eventhough I've been to VA Beach hundreds of times probably. I subscribed.
@@rebelwithacause3574 Having lived here just a short time, I concur, you need a passport to visit Northern Virginia! lol Bristol is nice! I love that area too! Harrisonburg is pretty cool. We're less than an hour from some of the prettiest mountains in the world!
New subscriber.. thank you very much for your video Is beach water cold like California or warm like Florida..and is the weather in summer hot and humid like Houston..
Great city & area to visit, I live Hampton, across the water. But there is more to Va Beach than just “the oceanfront” (as most Virginians will call it) only con about va beach is the traffic & sometimes heightened crime level during the summer season.... 264/64 traffic & the dreadful HRBT 🙄
The tunnel you showed was not the CBBT rt 13. You showed the HRBT Rt 64 to Hampton. The CBBT is 17 miles long. It consists of 2 different tunnels. They have 2 way traffic in the tunnels. The toll is about $17 each way. It's a wonderful drive up north. Fyi it's worth it so you do not have to drive rout 95 through DC and Baltimore. I live in Chesapeake. I do not like VA beach as a resident. It's too crowded. Not just the resort area. But, when we have guests, we play tourists. That is. Fun to do. The sound of freedom aka jet noise is always a hit. Park by. Oceana NAB. You can watch the planes taking off and landing. A free air show every day. Its pretty cool.
I totally get the heat. We moved from Chattanooga to Harrisonburg last summer. Naturally, this region is cooler than the deep south, but I'm shocked by how much warmer it is in DC, and Virginia Beach than it is here in Harrisonburg! Thanks for commenting, and thanks for watching! Bill
I am watching in 2022. I have seen one of your Florida videos. We wanted to move there for obvious reasons but I have a medical patch and cant sweat so that rules out Florida.l We live in NYC and are looking at VA beach now for the weather. We were going to move to Hawaii originally but it is very Communist there how. That all I will say about that other than it has perfect weather. But VA beach doesn't have the horrible weather of NY pr the humid weather of Florida,. Yes Florida is hotter and more humid than Hawaii. Anyway thanks for the video. I dont get my notifications in case you respond,.
We are hot and humid in July and August. If you cant sweat you will have to stay jn AC. Jan and Feb can get cold. Wind coming off water is pretty fierce. Chesapeake Bay has some of the best sailing in the world because of the wind. Hurricanes aren't fun but unlike earthquakes and fires we get warnings. Lots of good restaurants but many pricy. Houses cost a lot if you live on the water as are taxes. Great city workers.
I didn’t know that! But it’s funny, we just left Cocoa Beach. It never disappoints!! I enjoyed some killer waves. I also got pinned against the sand a few times. Paying for it now! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
You know, I haven't either, but it kept popping up in these little factoids pages. So, I'm thinking that it's not really a "thing," but maybe they're trying to make it a thing. lol Regardless, thanks for watching, and thanks for commenting! Bill
@@samtaylor7800 yeah VB has an "anti-snow globe" around it. It will snow everywhere (and I do mean EVERYWHERE) around us and we might still have a high of 60°
this one boy i knew grew up here, and he lived in walking distance from the beach. from what he told me, a lot of adults who lived down where he lived were not from there. when he moved and i met him, i could not decipher what the man was sayin.
I was born in Princess Anne County. Now Virginia Beach. In 1963 when the tiny city of Va Beach an PA County merged to make the city. The promise was that it would not effect realestate taxes. And life would remain unchanged. HA. That didn’t happen. Not only did taxes go up, but we were hit with a sales tax which we didn’t have before. And regulations were rampant. I am 81 years old, and 35 years ago I moved to Chesapeake, a neighboring city, which was better then.....But now it’s business as usual.
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As a 31 year born and raised resident of VB, I surprisingly learned a couple of new facts! Also 7:42 that is not the CBBT but the HRBT. I know because I've had plenty of time sitting in traffic staring to never forget what it looks like!
A JAAY thank you so much for pointing that out. I haven’t lived here long enough to identify it, which is all the more reason I should have done a better job at my research. I need to look up the difference between the two!!!! Again, I’m so grateful you watched this video and please excuse my goof! I’ll do better next time.
Bill
I refuse to use the hrbt! I don't care how backed up every other bridge is. I guarantee that vdot will have traffic moving everywhere else before they even think of hrbt. Drives me insane when people from out of town see the tunnel coming up and suddenly they have a panic attack or whatever and want to slam on the brakes. It's a tunnel...you go through it....it's not like it just suddenly appeared and they are the first people to test it out! Sheesh haha
@Lisa Clay, I understand my wife hates the tunnel, and it will only get worse as they remodel and make it 4 lanes each way
@@dragonson72 I agree. I think it's great and construction needs to be done but I doubt I will use it. I will always use the Monitor Merrimac, just seems to flow better even when there is traffic.
I can also tell you that the West bound tunnel, which opened for 2-way traffic in 1952 is not as high as the East bound that is only 25-30 years old. Trucks are limited to a height of 13'6" West and 14"6" East.
I lived in Virginia Beach for awhile. Loved it. I especially liked going to the oceanfront in the fall and winter when no one was there. Pretty much had the whole beach to myself. I miss living there sometimes.
I can't wait to spend a lot more time there! Thanks for commenting, and thanks for watching!
Bill
@@rogerbpugh2293 Long story; here's the condensed version: I'm from Richmond; my husband and I moved to Va Beach for his job and then a few months later, we split up. I really didn't know too many people there and I was able to transfer my job to Richmond, so I left.
Moving there very soon
Very very veryyy soon
Thank you so much. My home town, I was born there on 25th and Pacific, way back in 1955.
Brought tears to my eyes when I saw all the familiar places.
Thanks ❤
Moving here in 60 days....can't wait.
Moving to VA Bch in the 80s, I LOVED the winter months where I could easily stroll across Atlantic Ave without fear of being run down and wander the ocean front shops without dodging a mass of tourist. The oceanfront has changed over the years from 80s punk to internet but the soul is still around. I worked at a local restaurant/ bar and also drove cab (loved the sailors who climbed in drunk saying take me to the base...?..OK, pick one?).
Totally agree! I love it during the off season. It's like a different world! Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing!
@@BillMarion I always visit in the off season, typically mid-October when the weather is great and hotel prices drop. As a Michigander it sure seems warm to me compared to back home at that time.
It's still plenty warm in the fall in Virginia Beach. October usually highs in the upper 70s. Great time to visit. Hotels are cheaper.
I really love this video! Other videos just talk crap about Virginia, when they haven't even been there, but thats cool that you visited! Its very nice here :)
Mimi Pancakez Actually, we moved to Harrisonburg, Virginia just months before making this video. Go Virginia!
Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Bill
Bill Marion Nice!
Most people just passing through think VA is what they see out their car window driving up I-95. They don't realize the beauty to the west in the Blue Ridge mountains and the beauty to the east in VA Beach, the Eastern Shore and the Chesapeake Bay. The Piedmont is also beautiful but you can't judge any state by one small section.
I just moved to Va Beach and I'm excited to learn all I can about events and fun things to do!
How do you like it ??
well done good info
Thanks for watching! You have some amazing aerial footage on your channel!
Born and raised in Virginia Beach locals go to Sandbridge Beach to get away from Crowds
Don't tell our secret
This local goes to Pea Island to get away from the crowds.
@@DalePocketSandGribble Right!!!. I've migrated to Atlanta now. But when I travel back home I stopped at the rest stop and picked up a tourist pamphlet just to see what they talking about and saw them advertising Sandbridge. Disappointed.
Croatan
Why’d ya tell them!
Never visited in the off season but during the peak seasons, i absolutely adore this city. I would die a happy man if i could live the rest of my days out there: thats how much I enjoy this place
Love the informative video! Some things I didn’t know.
How I can tell tourists from other Va beach locals
-Tourist-
Jet: *Passes over head*
Tourist: Woahhhhhhhh!!!!
-Local-
Jet: *Passes over head*
Local: Hold on I’ll tell you when the jet is gone
Jets are a normal thing for me I never thought about how the tourists would react 😂
I live in VA but not the beach part and there EVERYWHERE and went I went to Va beach and there where non so idk
Is cuz we're right next to a navy base a duh
LOLOL!!! I just said this to my husband the other day!! 😂🤣
I feel like my ears would fall off
Thank you for this. I watched with my seven year old and learned some new stuff, too. During COVID, we're trying to keep learning interesting. I'll definitely have to take her some of those places. I've been here 11 years - I still haven't been to most of them!
Excellent! I’m so glad there was something you found interesting! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Bill
Love Virginia Beach. I remember being in love and eating crabs and beer on the beach and getting sunburned...a very oceanic experience !
I liked being allowed to drive on the boardwalk and see the Christmas lights.
Virginia Beach has changed tremendously since 1970. Used to have mostly ma pa motels. The beaches weren't so crowded.
I was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia which is about 25-30 minutes away from VB. We grew up going to the beach a lot. VB has a lot more to offer.
Thanks for watching, and thanks for commenting!
Bill
Christopher Hall I was born in Virginia Beach I love my hometown but it is too slow pace but I’ll visit twice plan on visiting about sometime in the future
@Christopher Hall, Born and raised in Portsmouth, sorry to here that, as a native of Virginia Beach I have met very few that would say they are natives of Portsmouth, openly any way
adam perkins I know that Portsmouth is going thru some issues right now with the police chief leaving and other long term residents are moving away sadly.
@Christopher Hall, Just busting your chops, you should be use to this kind of thing by now
Great video and I learned a few new things about VB! Subscribed!
Sorry I didn't reply to this sooner! Thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing! I'm so glad you liked this video!
Bill
Watching now cause Im going on a 4 day vacation to VA Beach today
How you like it? Am going next week on a 3 day vacation..
How was your vacation Justin?
Bill
Bill Marion Great. I also went to Florida for a week in August.
@@justinratcliffe947 I'm a huge Cocoa Beach fan. That's one of our vacation spots. We love it! Hope you had a great time. I need to get to Cocoa Beach to make a video! The Space Coast! Glad you got a great vacation!
Bill
Great video. Thank you for posting links in the description; I wish more channels would do so.
You did not mention the Cavalier Hotel, one of the oldest hotels, still in operation or The meaning behind Witchduck Rd, a local legend or the witch of Pongo, why should Massachusetts have all the fun with witches
I was stationed at Oceana 64 thru 66 and loved it.At that time,it was not that crowded.Winter was rough.
My father was stationed there and Norfolk Naval when he retired from the Navy
I grew up in Va. Beach in the 60's...... loved this video, haven't been back in 30 years, good to see the changes!. Yes, I surfed as a kid, even placed 4th in one of those surfing competitions!!.... We lived on Highpoint Ave, on the southern end, near where Sandbridge starts... 3 blocks from the ocean front and played in Rudee Inlet, before they started dredging it out for the boat docks. My bestfriends Dad owned a bingo parlor on Atlantic Ave in the 60's..... it was a fun week-end and Summer job for young teenagers!
We love it and can't wait to go back! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Bill
In 1963, population was only 8,000. The city absorbed the county and grew to over 170,000.
Chesapeake Bay is named for the Chespian Indians of Virginia Beach.
Great FACTS awesome! Thank you so much for watching and adding some amazing facts!
Bill
They were actually called Chesapioc.
500,000 now
Yes Princess Anne County
My husband and I got engaged at Virginia Beach in September 2019 at cape Henry light house so Virginia Beach holds a special place in our hearts. We got married at Atlantic beach NC and took our honey moon in Hawaii 😅 seems we’re attracted to beaches
That sounds awesome!! Hawaii is a different level! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Me and my wife were engaged on The Fishing Pier
I live at the Oceanfront. A block away from the beach. I absolutely love it here.
I live in Green Run .
Kempsville
I’m moving to this area this upcoming month! I’m excited 💕
Im moving there in August!
I live currently in Virginia Beach and I love it! Did you know this is the most loved places to have fun!!!
Can't wait to visit when summer gets here! Looking forward to it! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Bill
I'm watching in March 2020 - thinking VA Beach might be a nice place to retire - versus say, Ocean City, MD because VA Beach has more amenities. 😎
Retire in Ocean City,Maryland. Nicer than Virginia Beach. They take visage of the tourists and the military.. Virginia Beach is called taxes on everything you do.
It's nice and we love visiting!
Bill
Most anywhere but VA beach area is ok NC much more friendly and pretty area,and far less shit folk
I’ve lived here since I retired from the US Navy in ‘91, and lived here off and on for 21 years before that. Other than “sketchy” local politics [nepotism, cronyism, ‘good ol boy’ mentality, and developers with the City Clowncil in their pockets], NON-synchronized traffic lights, and over-development of housing [McMansions in the ‘protected’ areas …. “Sure, just sign/pay here and we’ll grant an exception -wink-wink], it’s STILL a decent place to live. I love having many choices of shopping at commissaries and military exchanges, and Portsmouth Naval Hospital is near enough to still use the remaining ‘benefits’ I earned in the service.
Love Virginia Beach..
Moved here from Long Island New York.🏝 ❤🙏thank you for sharing ❤️
Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Bill
@@BillMarion
You are welcome
@@barbarabeharrywatley9478 how does it compare to Long Island?
@@TheGameEXPOSEDPodcast
Mild winters here most of the time...have a lovely day..thank you for sharing.
I love Mount trashmore it's one of my favorite places to go during the summer
I had lived closer to Mt. Trashmore several years ago and would walk my dog there as often as I could. Weather permitting, of course. It is a great place for a walk.
@@sharynlikantor Definitely!! I was there the last couple of days to walk.
While I was in the Navy and we crossed over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, it looked liked the vehicles were going into a building and coming right back out. The Hampton Rhoades Bridge Tunnel was cool because the buildings looked like spaceships from the ship. Lol
Thank you for your service! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting! I thought the tunnel was cool! Kind of scary at first, but it's an engineering marvel!
bill
Yeah the Hampton roads one was cool
I love the beach too! Looking to move there very soon!
Thank you! I've learned a couple of new things watching this vid. I've been to VA beach for vaca since 2000 and absolutely love it. I do like going there in September when the crowds are less. I don't understand people who say it's a "trash" area and poor quality etc.. There are bad spots even on the most popular locations for beaches like Florida or California (I know coz I've seen) 🤷🏻♀️
There really is a major crowd difference depending on the seasons, and yes, more so than other beaches. My son was there a few weeks ago and said it was miserable. Caroline and I are always there during the off season, and it’s like a ghost town, but we love it! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Bill
I worked at First Landing State Park in high school!
My dad used to take me every year for labor day weekend. I have such fond memories of that place.
I was a mermaid on Virginia beach once i wore a blue tail with pink spots and a purple little mermaid bikini top and many people took pictures and I took pictures with people too
Bruh 😂
This is a fun facts video. Pretty far north but I'm game!
i’ve lived in vb for my whole until 2017 and don’t worry ab snow it snowed twice in the 12 years i lived there
My sister convinced me to move to VB in 2008 by telling me it never snows here. It has snowed every year since I have been here. Only two of those years were deep enough snow for boots, though.
You're totally wrong...Lived here my whole life and the longest drought we've ever had with no snow is three years... You must live in a closet
@@nofrenz2065 never said it was a drought stupid just no snow that actually stuck to the ground and got people out of school
I grew up there I can count on one hand the amount of times it snowed there
I really enjoyed watching this. :)
Steven Forman I’m so grateful! Thank you for watching and thanks for commenting!
Bill
I live in VB the off-season is the best. No tourists or obnoxious people.
Agree! We've never been to VB in-season. But my son went this year and he said he'd never go back again. I tried to tell him that it's only like that a few months out of the year, but he wouldn't hear it! Having lived in Virginia a few years since making this video, we're in the habit of driving to VB from Harrisonburg, just to eat at Waterman's and drive back home! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Bill
@@BillMarion sorry he had a bad experience. We love our beach but the city has turned it into a personal money pit.
I'm from Virginia Beach & it's like night & day on the boardwalk when it's winter time compared to the summer
Thanks for watching! We love VB. We live in Harrisonburg and we've been to VB a few times over the past couple of years. But never the summer. We went right before the beaches opened back up for normal stuff, and made a video. But it was still different than in the summer. My two daughters went this summer after it opened and they were telling us the same thing you're saying. It was packed. Thanks for your comments!
Bill
I wish we got 6 inches of snow a year. Also, Neptune isn't facing the ocean. Mount Trashmore is quite nice for a landfill. Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is modern marvel. Cool video.
You know, I had a few people mention the fact that Virginia Beach does get much snow. I've lived in Virginia a year, but about 2 hours from Virginia Beach, and we had more snow than you guys did. I got the information from credible sources (it's in the description) but I see what you're saying. I don't think you guys had much snow at all last year. I might address that in an upcoming video because it really doesn't make sense. Nevertheless, thanks for watching, and thanks for commenting!
Bill
My understanding is it was going to but the planners thought the idea of Neptune coming from the ocean was a better fit
Great video! I have lived here all my life, I have never heard it called Neptune Beach. 😊. First Landing used to be called Seashore State Park.
Living in Va Beach is awesome. We have a pretty strong sense of local pride.
I only saw "Neptune Beach" on one website, and assumed it was a thing. Nope. I've lived in Virginia for a year since making that video and no one calls it Neptune Beach. So, yea, opps lol. I can't wait to go back! It's about 3 hours from Harrisonburg. Looking forward to it! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Bill
Great video. Thanks for sharing!
I used to live in Virginia Beach and loved walking the beach in the snow
A big thing to do in Virginia Beach on the oceanfront is to go to the Navy Seal statue, here we have a large navy community and it was to honor the men who died on the helicopter crash
I was stationed there in the 90's.....love that town!
Richard Colbert Thank you for your service! And thanks for watching!
Bill
I moved out in the 90's. I loved that place! Hubby was sent to New London and I missed it like crazy. Maybe that's why I divorced him ;)
My AIT is gonna be there, and I couldn't be happier with the location
@@CooldBloodedGaming Thanks for your signing up for service, and thanks for watching! My AIT was at Fort Benning. I think you made a better choice! lol
@@BillMarion oh I didnt realise you served, thank you for your service! And Benning always sounds fun, but if all goes right I'll be learning how to operate watercrafts at fort eustis so maybe I'll be able to drive some boats out on the bay which if possible thatll be absolutely beautiful, love these videos though, very educational and interesting, which isn't always easy!
The CBBT does not have 2 lanes going the same way in the tunnels, thats the HRBT. The CBBT has oncoming traffic in the tunnels which makes it pretty scary when there is a Semi going 55mph plus towards you.
Yeah, I caught that too
In Virginia, we ain't cowboys, we are you average everyday guys and gals, we all aren't hillbillies.
I grew up in NJ I moved to vabeach about 10 years ago and I think I seen 6 inches of snow in the whole time I been here so I’m not sure about 6 inches a year the weather is crazy here one day I will be 70 in January and 40 the next day
Having lived here for a few years now, RIGHT! We get more snow here in Harrisonburg than VB. (This year, quite a bit more). I'd have to look it back up, (it might be in the description) but whatever source I used was obviously wrong. Unless the forecast changes between now and then, we might be getting between 5-8 more inches of snow this coming Thursday. Regardless, thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Bill
Welcome to Viriginia weather. The state is located halfway up the eastern seaboard and much of the state is situated between coast and mountains. The weather changes here quickly and people who move here are surprised at how hot it gets in the summer and how cold and snowy it can get in the winter.
I am 43 and have been a VB local most of my life. I have never heard of VB’s nickname of Neptune City?
Don’t really notice the jets above me anymore... after a while you get used to them.
The whole "Neptune" thing came from a website but from what I can tell from the comments, it's nonsense. We've lived here in Virginia for almost 3 years, two since making this video, and yeah, I've never heard anyone call VB, Neptune City.
@@BillMarion fake news
I have lived in Virginia my entire life and have never heard anyone call VA Beach "Neptune City"...
In new zealand we have a beach called 90 mile beach. It is actually 67 miles..All usable "pleasure beach"
Well done.
Thanks for watching!
I agree. This was interesting.
Im going there tomorrow. Its 89°.😂🤣 Im trying to learn before I go..
Im going to Sandbridge beach. Unless you have so.ething better, please let me know..😊🥰
Great video!
Virginia Beach also has the Edgar Cayce hospital and foundation. It is also a highly spiritual place.
Hospital? Do they take patients?
Then I'm sure you know why Witchduck Rd got its name
growing up in Southern Calif I got spoiled in surfing in warm waters even in the winter times. Moved to Oregon and I hate the cold water for surfing. Now I'm freaking out that VA has surfing? NOOO WAAAAY. I been thinking long and hard to move to VA and you help fuel that push. I just wished my wife gets on board with it. A bonus plus is...my 2 sisters and 3 nieces live in Woodbridge and my best friend and his family 15 mins from them. So I can visit them as well instead of being 3,000 miles away.
john wayne awesome! It’s a pretty cool beach. I haven’t been on a board in years! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Bill
Great video, I'm going to Virginia beach in October
New subscriber here.nice information about Virginia beach.
Thank you so very much for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Bill
Not that it has anything to do with today's resort city but the Virginia Beach city limits ended at Bird Neck Road until the early 60's when we merged with Princess Anne County, giving us the vast current acreage. I've been here since 1944.
j hart wow! It’s huge now. I was shocked. Love Virginia Beach and can’t wait to visit again this summer! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Thanks to all the visitors who enjoy our great City. FACT- Virginia beach song is Happy. By our Native Pharrel aka Skateboard P. Mayor Myra named Happy the City's song. May she R.I.P. Check out our Something in the Water festival 2 event. Something in the Water 1 was a beach blast!
NORFOLK is HOME, but I've lived here in VIRGINIA BEACH now for about 7 years, and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it!
I'm going to my FAVORITE SPOT, CHESAPEAKE BEACH, CXB, aka CHICK'S BEACH later on this evening.
CXB, is 20 minutes away, SANDBRIDGE BEACH, is 20 minutes away, the RESORT OCEAN FRONT, is 25 minutes away, MOUNT TRASHMORE PARK 2.5 miles away, SAL'S PIZZA is a 2 block walk away, and is DELICIOUS!🍕
Again much love for MY HOMETOWN, NORFOLK!
But VIRGINIA BEACH IS HOME NOW!!
And I'll probably NEVER move out of her city limits.
GO NAVY!🇺🇸
Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting! Can't wait to get back to Virginia Beach this summer!
Bill
Mark Teicher... I was born in Virginia Beach in 1968. I live in Florida, but I would love to retire in VB
It's a great place! Thanks for watching!
Bill
I’ve been to VB in December and it was in the 80’s
We've lived in Virginia across two winters, but I've never seen it get up in the 80's. But, it's warmer in that area than where we live. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Bill
Bill Marion let me clarify the area. It was Virginia Beach. 2 blocks from the waterfront.
Nice Video... ☺
8:32 was actually a picture of Richmond, VA. My hometown area.
Now that we've lived here a few years, I can spot a few things wrong with this video! It's SO frustrating! Regardless, I'm very grateful that you watched the video, and I'm grateful for you comment! I hope you'll watch a few of our other videos and consider subscribing! Thankya! (Harrisonburg)
Bill
@@BillMarion It's cool! I love Virginia, except for Northern Virginia (which we all know really isn't VA). I have a couple young children and I'm looking into relocating towards the Bristol area eventually. Which is how I ran into your channel. I looked at a few of your videos in that area and decided to watch this one, eventhough I've been to VA Beach hundreds of times probably. I subscribed.
@@rebelwithacause3574 Having lived here just a short time, I concur, you need a passport to visit Northern Virginia! lol Bristol is nice! I love that area too! Harrisonburg is pretty cool. We're less than an hour from some of the prettiest mountains in the world!
Do you live in Virginia I've noticed you film alot of awesome videos here
We live in Harrisonburg. We moved here a little over two years ago, and we love it! Thanks for watching!
Bill
@@BillMarion 3 hours away from me in hampton 🤙🏻
German muscle WORD! Lol
New subscriber.. thank you very much for your video
Is beach water cold like California or warm like Florida..and is the weather in summer hot and humid like Houston..
I’ve lived here for 13 years .. it’s been great , nothing to complain about .. there is everything you can think of here .. it’s not too expensive
We're hoping to do a summer video about Virginia Beach. Looking forward to it!
Bill
Never have I heard us called Neptune City, but I don’t hate it.
I went back in 96, The ride under that bridge that went under the water freaked me out! I would love to go back and metal detect the beaches!
I agree!
Chesapeake bay bridge tunnel has two way traffic in the tunnel.
Neptune NJ is not on the water. It is one town in next to Asbury Park. I have a friend in Neptune who used to own an ice cream shoppe at the shore.
I didn’t know that! Finally getting to check out Ocean City this summer. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Great city & area to visit, I live Hampton, across the water. But there is more to Va Beach than just “the oceanfront” (as most Virginians will call it)
only con about va beach is the traffic & sometimes heightened crime level during the summer season.... 264/64 traffic & the dreadful HRBT 🙄
Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Bill
We never get snow in VB. The city literally sold all of their snow plows because they were never used.
That’s why we get “snow days” every time we get an inch. Kinda love their quietness though
Snow.I remember the blizzard of '79. I was 6.
Snow it doesnt really come here much.
*1989 April Snow.(literally.1 &1/2 foot of snow)
The best time to visit VAB is off-season.
Agree!
The tunnel you showed was not the CBBT rt 13. You showed the HRBT Rt 64 to Hampton. The CBBT is 17 miles long. It consists of 2 different tunnels. They have 2 way traffic in the tunnels. The toll is about $17 each way. It's a wonderful drive up north. Fyi it's worth it so you do not have to drive rout 95 through DC and Baltimore. I live in Chesapeake. I do not like VA beach as a resident. It's too crowded. Not just the resort area. But, when we have guests, we play tourists. That is. Fun to do. The sound of freedom aka jet noise is always a hit. Park by. Oceana NAB. You can watch the planes taking off and landing. A free air show every day. Its pretty cool.
I liked the family washing their clothes at the 19th Street public restrooms during our vacation. Made my family feel very safe!
But did you die?
Virginia Beach is one of the known cities for heat, clubs, and the beach or other people say, oceanfront
I totally get the heat. We moved from Chattanooga to Harrisonburg last summer. Naturally, this region is cooler than the deep south, but I'm shocked by how much warmer it is in DC, and Virginia Beach than it is here in Harrisonburg! Thanks for commenting, and thanks for watching!
Bill
I live in Suffolk
DARK_Storm_39 bruh pull upppp😂😂
The surf sucks..only good when a hurricane swell happens or in the winter..cold as hell
Been there are a few times since making this video, and I'm pretty sure you're right! thanks for watching!
Virginia Beach, friendly apathetic drives that will cross three or four lanes of traffic at any random moment because turn signals are for tourists
Are you talking about my wife's driving? lol Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Bill
YOOO I live in va beach i did not realize how cool it is here
I am watching in 2022. I have seen one of your Florida videos. We wanted to move there for obvious reasons but I have a medical patch and cant sweat so that rules out Florida.l We live in NYC and are looking at VA beach now for the weather. We were going to move to Hawaii originally but it is very Communist there how. That all I will say about that other than it has perfect weather. But VA beach doesn't have the horrible weather of NY pr the humid weather of Florida,. Yes Florida is hotter and more humid than Hawaii. Anyway thanks for the video. I dont get my notifications in case you respond,.
We are hot and humid in July and August. If you cant sweat you will have to stay jn AC. Jan and Feb can get cold. Wind coming off water is pretty fierce. Chesapeake Bay has some of the best sailing in the world because of the wind. Hurricanes aren't fun but unlike earthquakes and fires we get warnings. Lots of good restaurants but many pricy. Houses cost a lot if you live on the water as are taxes. Great city workers.
since covid put an end to the former #1, ECSC is now the worlds longest running surf competition!
I didn’t know that! But it’s funny, we just left Cocoa Beach. It never disappoints!! I enjoyed some killer waves. I also got pinned against the sand a few times. Paying for it now! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
I’ve never heard anyone call it Neptune city
You know, I haven't either, but it kept popping up in these little factoids pages. So, I'm thinking that it's not really a "thing," but maybe they're trying to make it a thing. lol Regardless, thanks for watching, and thanks for commenting!
Bill
Me either ive live here 43 years now. Also the 6 inches average of snow a year is also incorrect
@@samtaylor7800 yeah VB has an "anti-snow globe" around it. It will snow everywhere (and I do mean EVERYWHERE) around us and we might still have a high of 60°
Love the beach
I’m gonna be moving there mid-March early April. Anyone know of rooms for rent?
this one boy i knew grew up here, and he lived in walking distance from the beach. from what he told me, a lot of adults who lived down where he lived were not from there. when he moved and i met him, i could not decipher what the man was sayin.
Virginia Beach Fact: I was born there!!!!!
Me too
I was born in Princess Anne County. Now Virginia Beach. In 1963 when the tiny city of Va Beach an PA County merged to make the city. The promise was that it would not effect realestate taxes. And life would remain unchanged. HA. That didn’t happen. Not only did taxes go up, but we were hit with a sales tax which we didn’t have before. And regulations were rampant. I am 81 years old, and 35 years ago I moved to Chesapeake, a neighboring city, which was better then.....But now it’s business as usual.
00:58 is there anyway you watch it in the past prior to uploading the video
I'm just thankful you watched it at all! Thanks for commenting!
Bill
Been there! Great beach!
I from here yay woohoo
Getting stationed here. Really exciting about this.
Thanks for your service! And welcome to Virginia! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Bill
Nice video I’m going this summer
I lived in VB mostly for my entire life, yet I forget it's a place people VISIT because i'm so used to it.
Thanks for watching! We can't wait to head back to VB this coming year!
Bill
All of my friends don’t believe people visit here and think it’s a boring city, I don’t understand why though, I love Virginia Beach!
Only thing I ever read about there are fights at Wal Mart...