A hidden slice of Virginia Beach that feels less like a bustling resort town and more like the sleepy, sun-drenched coastal haven you’ve been dreaming of. The Locals’ Best-Kept SecretResidents of Virginia Beach have a code of silence about Sandbridge. Many longtime Virginia Beach locals have never even visited this hidden coastal gem that sits in their own backyard. The community consists primarily of residential homes rather than high-rise hotels, creating an intimate atmosphere that feels more like the Outer Banks than Virginia Beach. The Sandbridge Beach Civic League coordinates volunteer patrols to protect these nesting sites.