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It’s hard to believe summer is already winding down, but August is packed with some of the biggest events of the season! Before the school routines return, it’s the perfect time to squeeze in a few more family adventures around Coastal Virginia.

A realistic, local look at life in Coastal Virginia throughout the seasons, beyond the beaches and vacation feel.

If you’re searching for the best tacos in Virginia Beach, you don’t have to drive all the way to the Oceanfront to find amazing Mexican food. Some of the best taco spots are tucked right into the neighborhoods we call home: Red Mill, Princess Anne, Courthouse, Strawbridge, and the surrounding Southern Virginia Beach communities. Whether […]

Summer is in full swing, and July is one of the best months to get out and enjoy everything Coastal Virginia has to offer. Whether your family loves outdoor movies, live music, or spending evenings at the Oceanfront, there’s something happening almost every week.

There’s something special about the Fourth of July in Virginia Beach. Maybe it’s watching the sun rise over the Atlantic before a day spent barefoot in the sand. Maybe it’s the smell of backyard cookouts drifting through neighborhoods like those in Princess Anne, Pungo, and Red Mill. Or maybe it’s the fireworks reflecting off the […]

July is one of those months in Coastal Virginia where everything feels a little more alive—longer days, warm nights, and something happening almost every weekend.

If you’re spending the Fourth of July in Virginia Beach this year—whether you’re a local or vacationing in Sandbridge—you’re in for one of the biggest holiday weekends of the summer. As someone who has called Coastal Virginia home since 2008 and helps families relocate to Virginia Beach every day, one of the questions I hear […]

Moving to a new area is about more than finding the right house—it’s about building a true sense of home. One of the things I love most about Coastal Virginia is how welcoming the community can be once you know where to look.

When people think about brunch in Virginia Beach, they often picture the Oceanfront. But ask a local where they spend their Saturday mornings, and you’ll discover some of the area’s best brunch spots are tucked away in Southern Virginia Beach. From the rural charm of Pungo and Princess Anne to the neighborhoods surrounding Red Mill, […]

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 […]