A local guide to Pungo’s roadside farm stands, seasonal markets, and the farms that define Southern Virginia Beach living.

One of the questions I hear from buyers relocating to Southern Virginia Beach is:

“What makes Pungo so special?”

Sure, the wide-open spaces, larger homesites, and rural charm are part of the appeal. But ask longtime locals, and they’ll tell you the real magic is found along the roadsides.

Hand-painted signs. Fresh-picked produce. Family farms that have been here for generations.

In Pungo, grabbing tomatoes for dinner often means pulling into a farm stand that was harvesting them that very morning.

If you’re looking for one of the most authentic local experiences Southern Virginia Beach has to offer, here’s where to start.

Start at the Heart of It All: The Pungo Farmers Market

The Virginia Beach Farmers Market at Princess Anne Road and Dam Neck Road serves as a gathering place for local growers, makers, bakers, and artisans throughout the year. Many of the farmers you’ll meet there are the same families farming the fields throughout Pungo. It’s one of the easiest ways to experience the area’s agricultural roots while supporting local businesses.

For newcomers to Virginia Beach, it’s often the perfect introduction to the farming community that makes Southern Virginia Beach unique.

A Pungo Institution: Cullipher Farm

No list would be complete without Cullipher.

What began as a small roadside produce stand has grown into one of the area’s most beloved farm destinations. Today, visitors can shop fresh fruits and vegetables, browse baked goods and canned goods, enjoy homemade ice cream, pick seasonal produce, and spend an afternoon enjoying the farm itself. The farm has been operated by generations of the same local family and remains one of the best examples of Virginia Beach’s agricultural heritage.

Whether you’re stopping in for strawberries, peaches, pumpkins, or simply a scoop of ice cream on a summer afternoon, this is one of those places that makes people fall in love with Pungo.

The Farm Stands Locals Know

One of the best parts about living in Pungo is that many of the area’s farms operate seasonal roadside stands.

Cromwell’s Produce

A longtime local favorite, Cromwell’s is known for fresh seasonal vegetables, sweet corn, tomatoes, melons, and produce picked daily during the growing season. Generations of local families have made this a regular stop on their way home.

Bay Breeze Farms

Another staple of the Pungo community, Bay Breeze combines local produce with a true farm-market atmosphere. During peak season, you’ll find fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, and locally sourced products that highlight the best of coastal Virginia agriculture.

Henley’s Farm Market

Ask longtime locals where to find fresh produce in Pungo, and Henley’s almost always comes up in the conversation. Community recommendations consistently place it among the area’s favorite farm stands for seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Vaughan’s Farm Stand

One of those places that locals tend to mention before visitors discover it themselves. Vaughan’s has earned a reputation as another go-to stop for fresh, locally grown produce throughout the season.

Newer Faces on the Farm Scene

Pungo’s agricultural community continues to evolve while staying true to its roots.

Pungo Farm

This small-scale farm focuses on seasonal vegetables grown using organic farming practices and offers CSA memberships for residents who want fresh local produce throughout the growing season.

Southern Fried Country Market

Part farm market, part country store, and part local gathering spot, this Pungo favorite offers fresh eggs, baked goods, local products, lunch, ice cream, and plenty of small-town charm.

Why Homebuyers Love Pungo

When people think about moving to Virginia Beach, they often picture the Oceanfront.

But many of my clients end up falling in love with Pungo.

They discover that living here means Saturday mornings at farm stands. Fresh strawberries in the spring. Sweet corn in the summer. Pumpkin patches in the fall.

It’s a lifestyle that’s increasingly hard to find.

The ability to buy produce directly from the family that grew it, wave to neighbors on the way home, and enjoy a slower pace of life is one of the reasons so many buyers are drawn to Pungo, Princess Anne, and the surrounding communities.

And once you’ve spent a summer afternoon driving the back roads with a trunk full of fresh produce and homemade pies, it’s easy to understand why so many residents never want to leave.

Thinking about moving to Pungo, Princess Anne, Sandbridge, Red Mill, Courthouse, or Strawbridge? I’d love to help you discover not just the homes, but the local lifestyle that makes Southern Virginia Beach such a special place to call home.