Are you a resident in Virginia Beach and think it's a great place to live? Well, you're not alone.

U.S. News & World Report has named Virginia Beach as one of the best places to live. Noting low crime, abundant parks, playgrounds, and open spaces as some of the best features.

"Warm weather, sandy beaches, and a bounty of outdoor activities—including surfing, kayaking, fishing, and golfing—draw more than 2.7 million visitors to Virginia Beach each year. But this coastal city isn't just for tourists: Cultural activities are plentiful, as is green space and easy access to major East Coast cities.

Virginia Beach, located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on the southeastern coast of Virginia, is part of an area known as Hampton Roads, which also includes the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Newport News. With more than 443,000 residents, Virginia Beach is the most populous city in the commonwealth of Virginia."

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