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Virginia Beach Virginia Map

Explore Virginia Beach, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Virginia Beach, Virginia

How to Use This Virginia Beach, Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Virginia Beach, Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Virginia Beach.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Virginia Beach
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Virginia Beach (city)
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	36.779525
Longitude	-76.029142
Population	459,470
Density	724.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	23451, 23459, 23453, 23450, 23452
Area Code	757
School District	Virginia Beach City Public Schools

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About Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach is a locality in Virginia Beach (city), Virginia, United States. With a population of 459,470, Virginia Beach is a major urban centre in Virginia. The population density is 724.9 people per km². Virginia Beach is located at 36.7795°N, 76.0291°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Virginia Beach is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 23451, 23459, 23453.

Virginia Beach stretches across a flat, expansive coastal plain where the horizon is defined by the rhythmic pulse of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 16.6 miles east of Chesapeake, VA (from Chesapeake, VA: bearing 82°T), and is situated 17.0 miles east of Norfolk. Little Neck Creek winds through the low-lying terrain, its brackish waters carving a path toward the sea and providing a quiet contrast to the vast, open shoreline. While the distant Sand Ridge stands twenty-three miles away as a faint silhouette against the sky, the immediate landscape is dominated by the interplay of sand, salt air, and the shifting light of the tides. At the heart of the activity, 24th Street Park serves as a central gathering point, its open spaces capturing the cool, damp breezes that roll in from the water, grounding the environment in a sense of perpetual motion.

History in Virginia Beach began with the steady, incremental growth of maritime settlements that gradually transformed from quiet fishing outposts into a permanent fixture of the coast. Early inhabitants lived in harmony with the shifting dunes, their lives shaped by the necessity of navigating the waterways and the unpredictable moods of the Atlantic Ocean. Over the generations, the modest structures that defined the early days gave way to a more structured development, yet the fundamental character of the place remains tethered to its origins as a maritime gateway. While the area has seen significant evolution, it maintains a quiet reverence for the labor and resilience that characterized its founding families, whose efforts carved a foothold into the sand.

Economy and infrastructure in Virginia Beach thrive on a diverse foundation of military presence, tourism, and a burgeoning service sector that supports a growing population. The proximity to the Atlantic Ocean has fostered a robust maritime industry, while the local infrastructure connects the residential neighborhoods to the busier commercial corridors where commerce and daily life converge. Educational needs are met by a variety of institutions, including the presence of Virginia Wesleyan University, which serves as a center for academic inquiry and local development. Near the tranquil waters of Lake Holly, the town balances these professional demands with the practical realities of managing a busy, modern municipality that relies on its well-maintained roads and public services to keep the pace of life steady and efficient.

Culture in Virginia Beach finds its expression in the vibrant events that animate the waterfront, such as the annual Neptune Festival, which draws travelers to experience the coastal spirit of the region. The community gathers at 24th Street Park for concerts and seasonal celebrations, while those seeking a more solitary journey often find their way to the White Hill Lake Trail for a quiet walk through the natural landscape. Though the region is not defined by mountain ranges, the flat horizon allows for long, uninterrupted vistas that color the daily experience of residents and visitors alike. Notable figures such as the musician Pharrell Williams have brought international recognition to the creative energy found here, contributing to a modern identity that remains firmly rooted in the sand, the salt, and the enduring influence of the Atlantic Ocean.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mount Trashmore Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.9 mi, 338° N
Military Aviation Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 329° NW
Ocean Breeze Waterpark (Theme Park) — 4.8 mi, 038° NE
Rudee Inlet (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 035° NE
Virginia Beach Fishing Pier (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 033° NE
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 031° NE
Virginia Beach Boardwalk (Landmark) — 5.6 mi, 031° NE
Oceanfront Park (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 031° NE
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center (Aquarium) — 6.2 mi, 037° NE
Little Island Park (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 141° SE
Sandbridge Beach (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 141° SE
Cape Henry Lighthouse (Historic Site) — 8.9 mi, 359° N
First Landing State Park (Nature Reserve) — 9.7 mi, 359° N
False Cape State Park (Nature Reserve) — 19.6 mi, 170° S
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 19.6 mi, 170° S
Dunwoody Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 081° E
Princess Anne Woods Park Section-2 (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 191° S
VFA-81 Battle E Winner (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 013° N
Virginia Beach National Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.6 mi, 234° SW
Red Wing Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.7 mi, 060° NE
Sky Coaster (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 037° NE
Gravity Storm (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 038° NE
Grape EscapeSouth Seas Silly Slides (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 042° NE
Bamboo Shoots (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 042° NE
Imax (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 042° NE
Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 037° NE
Family Fun Xperience Theatre (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 034° NE
The Dome (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 031° NE
North Landing River Natural Area Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 6.4 mi, 189° S
First Landing State Park (State Park) — 7.4 mi, 010° N

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