PROS and CONS of Living in Virginia Beach [EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW]

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[@thashadowspawn]

Thank you for this video Sam. Aloha!

[@wylene981980]

I’m from Illinois and I absolutely love VABch!!! Been here for since 2003 and love this area more and more every year. Despite the potential hurricane flooding and I’m ten miles inland, I call this city my home, great schools, people, and all around a great city to experience the best of all worlds!

[@andrewharmony]

I was born and raised in VB and I would like to add that you do get used to the jets. They can be annoying when you're on the phone or something, but you adapt to it pretty quickly. Also, you mentioned ocean lakes being one of the best schools so I just thought I would mention that I went to ocean lakes 😂

[@TheSavageCivilized]

Speak for yourself, that shit is annoying af in Lynnhaven.

[@malakitity5799]

IT'S THE SOUND OF FREEDOM. FUKNUT

[@tamirajohnelle4700]

I like noise outside for some reason, love the noise in NYC, also used to live next to the Charlotte Motor Speedway and it sounded like they were racing in my backyard. I slept good when I heard that noise. Lol Funny thing is I like it quiet too. I can work with both.

[@SG-bk7pb]

That jet noise is the sound of freedom to me. Will never bother me.

[@anlu3365]

What a bs cliché! Everyone that lives in that area vomits that nonsense!

[@chrisstern268]

I'm with you bro. Everyone in that area likes to bitch about it but ppl also hate to see power line poles near they're house but love it when the microwave works. Funny how that works

[@xavcuttinoakatheinspiratio4353]

Agreed 🇺🇸

[@Louderbacks]

haha same

[@markburningcandlehamilton1245]

I lived at Regent University during Matthew and we had to literally lift and drag cars out of the parking lot, some people had evacuated and left their vehicles and they were getting flooded. Great bonding moment with fellow students but dang there was a lot of water getting in vehicles.

[@wahoomusic6230]

the fishing is world class

[@tamirajohnelle4700]

Agreed, I’ve done so much deep sea fishing there.

[@JacobAndJamal]

I live in Town Center . I swear it sounds like fast & furious every night . “VROOM vrooom Vrrrooom!” 😆

[@michaelsticha]

Sports cars I guess

[@FknNefFy]

God damn mosquitoes! I am from Pennsylvania and I moved to California because of the weather in the winter and mosquitoes in the summer. California is in the dumps and I’m really sad about it so I’m trying to figure out where I want to go but I can’t stand mosquitoes. For some reason they absolutely love me but iI absolutely Do not feel the same about them

[@samsansalone]

They eat me up something awful. I can't stand mosquitos, but I've learned to live with them! Could be a problem also because of blood type?

[@alwayzchillin0714]

Lived 10 mins from Oceana for 20 yrs, the jet noise is annoying late at night sometimes but when there was an air show I could watch the Blue Angels from my roof for free!

[@njaneardude]

Getting ready to fly out tomorrow and kicking myself for not getting some Dave's BBQ! Totally agree about the Pine trees. I've spent $$$ getting them cut down and trimmed, and of course, cluttering my gutters.

[@samsansalone]

Had it right after I made the video, because you gotta, right?

[@sheilamccurley7084]

Water bill is the biggest con for Virginia Beach. They still have to get there water from Norfolk. It's very expensive.

[@gardensofthegods]

Can you try to give some examples and numbers ? ... is that possible ? It would make a difference for comparison . What might be expensive to you might not be expensive to another person .

[@stephenplatt5048]

No. VB has had its own water supply from Lake Gaston for many years now.

[@sheilamccurley7084]

@@stephenplatt5048 Did not know this. Thanks. Where is the water being processed? I ask because in 2004 it was still very expensive.

[@sheilamccurley7084]

@@gardensofthegods OK. My mom is gone now, but her water bills for her 1 bedroom very small townhouse was a minimum of $80.00 a month, not including her sewage bill. Sewage was less.

[@Anonymous-xf2df]

I’m so used to the jets that half the time I don’t even realize they’re overhead.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

well done good info

[@michaelsticha]

I stay down the street from Mazari. Yeah it's good 👍. Good breakdown of the city too.

[@redwingfanchris9420]

I guess I've been lucky or blind because in all the times I've been to VB I've never once been bitten by or even seen a mosquito. And there's one more pro I'd like to add, theme parks... Busch Gardens and Water Country USA are in nearby Williamsburg, Kings Dominion is a little north of Richmond, and Ocean Breeze is by the intersection of General Booth and Birdneck.

[@mohamedfahmy1954]

Thanks a lot. Your videos give me a lot of informations about living in Virginia Beach and norfolk.

[@samsansalone]

You're very welcome! That's the goal - I'm glad I'm able to help you :)

[@twetch373]

Great vid! - Chris, P-Town

[@bre91780]

Lots of good information! There is actually a Tesla in VB on Central Dr near Lynnhaven and Stihl.

[@samsansalone]

Thanks, Breon! I believe that Tesla is a service center, isn't it?

[@lcohen5183]

There is a Tesla in Richmond. Short little ride for a test drive.

[@jerrycallender9927]

I grew up 2 blocks West of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel's land fall and finally gave myself permission to sell the house in which I grew up and flee the encroaching tides and extreme humidity.

[@Wiseguy2488]

I hate the jets, I stay off birdneck rd 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@bug512]

I remember visiting in the early / mid 2000's and there was nothing on Dam Neck road. We would bicycle from the Holiday Trap-L-Park to the Amphitheater. The place has grown.

[@samsansalone]

It sure has! I know exactly where you're talking about.

[@woodynorris8224]

40 years ago, Virginia Beach was the dream place to live. Not so much anymore. And that is so sad.

[@george8756]

Why

[@xavcuttinoakatheinspiratio4353]

I put in for a job down there, if hired I may look for a home either there or in nearby Suffolk.

[@george8756]

Same bro good luck

[@sailorfunnygirl11]

Yea, O+ is one of the top blood types for mosquitoes! Next would be any other + type blood. Also, if you have a lot of sugar intake, mosquitoes can smell that on your sweat. There are these clip on repellents that you can wear, and they're nice when walking around/garden work! I thought I would pop in with some knowledge I learned when I lived up in Juneau, AK. They're mosquitoes are pretty pesky in the summer 😅.

[@samsansalone]

Love this!! Thank you for the added context haha. I though O+ was right!

[@nicoleleaf]

Any suggestions for Nice up-to-date apartment complexes in the Virginia Beach area?

[@cartermcclain922]

dont move into emerald point. that is all

[@PattymacMakes]

We live in Virginia Beach to get away from downtown areas. That's kind of the point of coming here. It's fun to visit Norfolk for an afternoon, but I am so grateful to come home to my quiet neighborhood. The city pretty much revolves around the Navy. It's our second largest industry behind tourism, though now in a recessionary economy, I expect it's #1. I lived in Central VA for 7 years, and I found I really missed the jets, so I'm happy to be home again and living close to Oceana. I prefer the beachfront as it was 25 years ago, but I'm still glad to live here. I love the convenience and safety of VB. Generally people who live here tend to stay within 5 miles of home, so the traffic is not a terrible issue. Commuting is where the traffic comes in, so I always recommend people try to find a home within that 5 mile radius of work. I think the agricultural zone that is the bulk of the southern part of the city is our most important resource and the proliferation of farm stands and markets really makes the city a great place to live. We are so much more than the oceanfront area and Town Center.

[@wylene981980]

I love Jet Noise!!!

[@BBoPPo88]

I was in VB for most of my life and moved out recently but the schools are actually not that great especially compared to the quality of education they have up in nova. VB is great for retirees but if you're young, you're probably going to be bored.

[@devannorton4825]

Coming from Memphis, the schools gotta be better...

[@SusanDayz3912]

I’m curious what it’s like to start a new business there if people are constantly moving away. Is it hard to establish a base of customers?

[@thangvu7369]

The flip side is you will always get new clients too.

[@alextinpin3577]

Killing almost everyday in Virginia Beach. Military jet noise. Tax for car sky high. Old schools. A lot of shipyard workers from all USA. Maintain house is expensive too.

[@michaelsticha]

I live in Pembroke. I don't see it 😕 what about you?

[@storieswithori]

They have the best schools.

[@rickt1496]

Me and my wife and our kids are moving to VA Beach in March or April of 2022 we live in upstate NY next to west point military academy and jet noise is no problem for us west point cadets training is the worst with all the gun fire and cannons being shot and the A10 warthogs shooting there machine guns at targets is crazy loud as well

[@woodynorris8224]

Hope you can find a decent neighborhood. There aren't many. A lot of crime in southeast Virginia.

[@ajamack1096]

Did you move? We are considering moving next fall..

[@rickt1496]

@@ajamack1096 yes we are in the process of moving there

[@da1inflipflops31]

There is no "downtown" in VB lol

[@mckennalake3290]

Then forget it, I don't want to move there then.

[@michaelsticha]

Nope. But it has just about everything the Downtowns in this area has.

[@brendanreilly4675]

The ocean front is technically the downtown. It’s where all the skyscrapers and what not are, so it counts

[@Kingmell]

Did you get ya intro from nick ? “And we’re starting rn”

[@samsansalone]

Actually a friend of mine in another state does something similar so it caught on with me. Maybe it came from someone else?

[@QAnog]

So many people do that exact thing.

[@steven2212]

There is no place in VA Beach an hour away from water.

[@samsansalone]

Definitely - though areas in Hampton Roads are! Like parts of Suffolk wayyyyy out!

[@steven2212]

You could have country living, city convenience and live five thousand feet from the ocean in Pungo...Suffolk has a waaaays to go before I could live there. No good public schools, definitely country.

[@annmarie443]

LOL. Love these videos

[@samsansalone]

Thanks, Ann! I appreciate your comment! Hope you also like Virginia Beach, too!

[@slickrick7572]

Noodle man isn't pho its Chinese not Vietnamese.

[@only_2_genders]

They need to clean up the homeless problem fast. Nothing like it used to be.

[@PHL1213]

The pros only matter if you can afford to live in VA Beach. Most can’t unless your bringing at least 150k to 200k income.

[@randygoad809]

When I win the lottery, I am seeing you to help me buy a home in Virginia Beach

[@BerryUnusual]

I was born here, raised here, and still live here XD. I had a complete nostalgia break when you showed Lake Smith Terrace since I grew up in that neighborhood. I recognized it instantly. I'm a Salem High Performing arts academy alumni. The academy programs are so unique and one of the best things about the education in this area.

[@samsansalone]

Yes yes yes!! That’s awesome, I really love this. I have friends who taught theater at Salem over the past 15-20 years!

[@dodgermartin4895]

Everytime I hear a jet from Oceana, I am reminded that is the sound of Freedom. God Bless the US Navy and may it forever keep America free.

[@auggied6760]

Free from what?? This is 2022 and our greatest enemy is the neocon Congress.

[@dodgermartin4895]

@@auggied6760 Thank YOU for your military service. I'm sure you did YOUR country proud for doing YOUR patriotic duty.

[@kaysicarroll5896]

I was wondering if you could tell me about the diversity and also if it’s friendly to the LGBT community.

[@oliverjones1845]

It’s diverse due to the military. As far as the lbgt community, it exists but not as open as a bigger city

[@FknNefFy]

I like jet noise

[@k1llj0y15]

Virginia Beach is awesome✌✌✌

[@samsansalone]

Right?!

[@pankaku5758]

Is it safe?

[@rasul407]

@@pankaku5758 yeah very safe! Just don’t be obnoxious and you’ll be fine.

[@dvferyance]

While Va Beach doesn't have a downtown nearby Norfolk does. Technically Norfolk is considered the principle city of Hampton Roads even though it has less population. It's kind of an oddity that a city considered a suburb has a greater population then it's principle city.

[@weantoine]

Well VB and NORFOLK were once combined, and when they did the red lining they separated them thus the odd size and population.

[@michaelsticha]

Yeah its kinda strange but I love it here

[@Rexluna1]

@@weantoine None of that is true. Virginia Beach existed, and Princess Anne County existed, and Norfolk wanted to annex part of Princess Anne County, so the county and Virginia Beach merged to become an independent city so Norfolk couldn’t annex it.

[@djamilf]

Thanks for great video. can you recommend water/beach towns in VA beach that do not suffer from airplane noise? thank you

[@samsansalone]

Yes! Check out Chic’s Beach and as far along the north and northwest side of the city as much as possible. In addition to that Sandbridge also does a good job as well, though farther into the corner of Virginia Beach.

[@beverlyhenley7760]

ARE THERE MANY ARTS AND CRAFT FAIRS ?

[@homesandbeach]

Hey Sam! We would love to speak to you about being a Homes+Beach Premier Agent! Shoot me message if you have time. Thanks!

[@tinacamara8334]

You're a real estate agent. Where would you suggest Virginia beach put a sports arena.

[@woodynorris8224]

A sports arena would never last. The entire area is too poor.

[@dragonson72]

I saw the Eagles here, the Backstreet Boys were scheduled last July but because of everything it did not happen

[@samsansalone]

Ah! I saw the Backstreet Boys here. I wish I could have seen the Eagles, at what venue did you see them?

[@dragonson72]

@@samsansalone Veterans United Amphitheater

[@michaelsticha]

I've seen Eagles. The birds

[@oldschool713]

Thanks we are planning to move their next year

[@АндрейДубровский-ь8б]

Хочу все знать. Ведь у вас растут пальмы?, - на песчаном берегу. И мне так сильно хочется жить у моря. Сквозняк 17 - правда.

[@beachwanderer1938]

Traffic is a con

[@BBoPPo88]

What traffic? Besides the hampton rds bridge tunnel there's no real traffic here LOL you havent seen actual traffic....

[@brendanreilly4675]

I-64 in Hampton is the only part of the metro area that has traffic. The rest of it is smoothly flowing when it comes to the speed of the road

[@mIKE.TURNup]

Virginia mosquitos are NO JOKE. THATS ALL OVER

[@Zekushiiido]

If you want really good pandesal (Filipino Bread Rolls) the best ones in the world are at Angie's bakery on Holland Road! 100/10 would recommend especially with nutella or butter

[@samsansalone]

Great recommendation!!

[@guy-iw1gd]

I love how you filmed the beginning in my area of the Laskin to 40th street area 🤣💗

[@samsansalone]

I hope I gave a solid assessment of the area!

[@guy-iw1gd]

Very much so

[@Dextermorga]

No sports team 👍👍👍

[@mindyj182]

Is this still true in2023

[@beachwanderer1938]

After a while u tune the jet noise out

[@samsansalone]

I think that's the case with many people. It's a bit annoying for me, but I think you're right.

[@SmileyzWorld]

local for over 20 years now, id like to add on the negitive-The Traffic on both the 64 or 264. UGHHHH!! THE WORST!! LOL. (and lets not forget how bad not only the traffic is always jamed, the damn Sun is literally beaming in your eyes going to work in morning and coming home lol) And 1 Positive-The summer free bands ,and Pinboys Bowling. Best bowling for children birthday parties, leagues, or just a fun night out with your spouse. (SHOUT OUT TO ALL THE STAFF THERE!! THE BEST, FRIENDLIEST, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THE WORLD!! )

[@felicitasosborn9146]

Is Virginia Beach senior friendly

[@weantoine]

Somewhat

[@SmileyzWorld]

i agree. there's plenty of good ones, but really depends on which section of virginia beach there living. in my opinion the best area for seniors is in the Ocean Lakes Area By The Red Mill Commons. (Red mill commons is the name of a shopping area within Ocean Lakes, they have farmers markets, walmart, Churches, safe Parks to walk, etc..there only minutes away from the beach, and the homes are safe and beautiful. its my personal diamond in the rough because the Way ocean lakes is built, most of the Stores and parks i mentioned are kinda hidin away from tourists, even tho there only minutes away from there. its one of those " people only go because they were told about it or live there. lol. anyway, i hope the information helps. ,😊 take care and God Bless..

[@qk6288]

Checked out the Carib Shak when in town two weeks ago. I think we’ve found our favorite for when we move down already. Lol

[@samsansalone]

Yes!!!! Awesome! And they're so nice, too. When are you moving?

[@qk6288]

@@samsansalone I planned to move by the end of summer/early fall. However our plans have changed and we may be moving within the next few months. We were gonna buy straight out the gate. I think we’re gonna rent for a year to fully take it all in and figure out exactly where we want to be down there.

[@TheKMG365]

Don’t go to the Oceanfront- it’s not safe. 8 shot with 2 dead in most recent shooting. Poor policing. I’m a thirty year resident.

[@michaelsticha]

I'm from Chesapeake but live in Virginia Beach. It's known for the police. Things like that happen in cites but VA Beach is relatively safe

[@Berriesnherbsbeauty]

@@michaelsticha whats considered the cities?

[@michaelsticha]

@@Berriesnherbsbeauty I'm talking about places with over 100,000 people. There will be some level of violence

[@Rexluna1]

VB is actually one of the safest cities in the country. The media over reports on every incidence of violence at the oceanfront, and sometimes they even put photos of the oceanfront on their articles about shootings that happen miles west of the oceanfront.

[@lkjhb1]

A lot of bad luck happens down here sadly. I call it the curse of Hampton Roads

[@BorninVirginia]

Sorry I love that area but I think Virginia's best chance at getting a major League team is Richmond

[@757CitiesReppa]

Not really

[@samsansalone]

Interesting - I disagree but I also don't necessarily think Virginia Beach or Norfolk has a reasonable chance. But just trying to be a realist!

[@BorninVirginia]

@@samsansalone well let me explain my thinking. Virginia has 3 major population areas; Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Richmond. NOVA kinda already has teams because most consider themselves part of DC. Hampton Roads has the problem you already said. So that just leaves Richmond, while the smallest of the 3 it is growing rapidly with no sight of stopping, in fact it looks like it might speed up. The infrastructure is still a little bit outdated but they seem to be improving it and with the faster growth rate they will fix it faster than Hampton Roads can. Richmond is also near the center of the state. A state that has a population of 8.6 million people making it the largest state without a major sports team.

[@michaelsticha]

@@samsansalone anywhere in Virginia and I'm switching teams.

[@TheKMG365]

Another shooting at the Oceanfront last night. 2100 block of Atlantic Avenue. See story in today’s Virginian Pilot. The value of living in an Oceanfront community is lost when you can’t go to the Oceanfront because it’s not safe.

[@TheKMG365]

VB Police Chief briefed City Council yesterday. They have confiscated more then 100 guns at the Oceanfront this summer. This is a result of increased efforts in the wake of the mass shooting noted above.

[@malakitity5799]

FOR ALL THE JET NOISE HATERS. SUCK IT UP. THAT THE SOUND OF FREEDOM. IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT. GET THE HELL OUT OF TOWN.

[@auggied6760]

What makes you so fearful? You are more afraid of some foreign invader than you are of a Congress that allows your freedoms to be siphoned away at every turn.

[@helotick]

The best restaurant is Aberdeen Barn Steakhouse

[@samsansalone]

They’ve got a great steak!! Unique building, too haha.

[@thebeach1323]

Carib shack owner cheats on his new Hampshire girlfriend after he transplanted her to va. Food is days old. DeGrille Jamaica is an actual Caribbean restaurant that serves fresh-only Caribbean food....you have to have time because your food isn't sitting in a dirty back room like Carib shack

[@fugginahole]

No tweezers in VA? Got it.

[@sheilamccurley7084]

Have to laugh about Downtown. There is no Downtown. They tried, but they never quite got there. lol

[@michaelsticha]

Too much around there. This whole area wasn't meant for the growth.

[@Kelly-ps3ew]

Mass Shooting happened just recently there

[@jayjay-bz3rr]

Living in Virginia Beach is better than California

[@AutoWorldzz]

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[@jpeezy117]

Do you guys have bat problems ?

[@everleigh245]

Never see a bat , lived here for 35 years.

[@LeahBandB]

Jet noise? **laughs in Air Force brat**

[@BrotherCam]

Gay

[@cassandrastokke374]

Cons: Roaches 🤪🪳

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[@АндрейДубровский-ь8б]

Скорее всего он не поедет туда жить; - учиться, спортивно-тренироваться и работать, - а на самом деле, - "фиг" его знает. Сквозняк 17 - Континентальный Бадминтон, - YONEX and VICTOR, - у самого синего моря. P.S. Я купил себе ласты.

[@kingquail4894]

still living with family in vb, and as much as i’d like to move out and stay in the city my broke self’s probably moving to portsmouth 🥲