Make Virginia Beach your Second Home Destination!

* Virginia Beach earned the #2 position in the June/July 2008 issue of Best Life Magazine for the Best Place to Raise a Family!

* Best Life also ranked Virginia Beach as the #10 Best Places for the Outdoors for 2008.

* Virginia Beach ranked #33 places for Singles in Forbes Magazine in 2007.

* Virginia Beach was named "The Best Place in America to Live" in March 7, 2003 edition of USA Today.

* Virginia Beach was named the "Best City to Live in America" by USA Weekend magazine.  Criteria used included: public safety, affordability of homes, healthy environment, income, and education. 

* Men's Fitness magazine ranked Virginia Beach "The 3rd Fittest City in the Country" behind Honolulu and San Francisco.

More "Best" Awards for Virginia Beach

Thanks to the abundance of recreational activities in and around Virginia Beach, it is a popular second home destination.  The moderate temperatures allow for outdoor enjoyment year-round.  The average daytime temperature in January is 50 degrees and July is 90 degrees.  The population is very diverse and the city draws 2.5 million visitors per year.  The close proximity of major universities adds to its appeal as a second home or rental home location.  To learn more about Second Home investing, please pick up the book

The Second Homeowner’s Handbook:

• A Complete Guide for Vacation, Income, Retirement, and Investment and read a contribution made by Windy Crutchfield.

 The Allure of Virginia Beach:

 The first vacationers in Virginia Beach were the first English Colonists who enjoyed three days at the site of the Cape Henry Lighthouse prior to settling in Jamestown.  Beginning in the 1880’s, the elite socialites of Norfolk would come to enjoy the oceanfront festivities that occurred at the original Cavalier Hotel.  The tourism industry evolved and today, Virginia Beach draws those who enjoy golfing, water activities, and the feeling of a year-round party town.  In addition, the central location on the east coast has enabled the area to have a thriving and proud military presence, including the home of the largest fighter jet facility in the US

I would be delighted to help you to obtain more information or to search for homes in Virginia Beach or Hampton Roads.  Please contact me at (757) 646-8056 or windyc@windyshomesite.com.

Chicks Beach

My home is in this wonderful, relaxing area of Virginia Beach.  Enjoy relaxing on the Chesapeake Bay while having the convenience of wonderful restaurants and recreation nearby.  Flounder fishing along the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and jet skiing are some of the most popular water sports in the area.  Skim boarding and sand-dune competitions are the kids' favorite activities.

To learn more about night life in the area, please see www.chicks-beach.com.

Activities:

Dolphin and Whale Watching Excursions

Jet skiing

Kayaking

Diving

Fishing--deep sea, bay, and fresh water

Parasailing

Ocean Breeze Water Park

Amusement Parks

Stroll, bike, or skate the 3-mile boardwalk

Boardwalk art shows

East Coast Surfing Championship

Rock-n-Roll ½ Marathon and corresponding festivities

Shamrock Marathon

Neptune Festival

Year-round golfing

Bike, jog, or walk trails through 2700 acres of the First Landing (Sea Shore) State Park

Camping

Fighter jet watching

Skate-boarding or kite-flying at Mount Trashmore

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Strawberry-picking in Pungo

Horse-back riding

Virginia Marine Science Museum

Virginia Beach Amphitheater

Contemporary Art Center of Virginia

Activities within 3 hours driving distance

Busch Gardens Amusement Park (1 hour)

Williamsburg history and shopping interests (45 minutes)

Old Dominion University (minutes)

Norfolk State University (minutes)

William & Mary University (45 minutes)

University of Virginia (3 hours)

James Madison University (3 ½ hours)

Chincoteague Pony Swim

Eastern Shore for golfing, B&B’s, fishing, and antiquing

Outer Banks of North Carolina

Skiing at Wintergreen or Massanutten

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