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During one spring break, my friends and I were at the beach, and we met some guys who were staying at the hotel next to ours. We spent the next few days hanging out, playing Frisbee, walking along the shore at night, and, of course, flirting every chance we got. Some of my friends weren’t single, so those of us who were paired off with the guys we connected with the most. It was a trip we’ll never forget.
There’s something romantic about the beach — the crashing waves, the smell of saltwater, the sun beaming down, and the wind blowing in everyone’s hair. Virginia Beach, Virginia, is one of the most romantic beaches in the US (and we’d say the world). It is known as Resort City, after all. But sometimes even singles living in the most romantic places can struggle to meet new people. That’s why today we’re offering up 11 solutions to turn your dating frown upside down.
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Virginia Beach Dating Sites
If singles in Virginia Beach want to get offline, they first need to get online. Dating sites have become the go-to avenue for meeting people because there are thousands to choose from, they’re easy to use, they’re low-cost, and they’re effective. We wouldn’t send you out into the online dating world on your own without offering some advice — so below we have descriptions of five unique dating sites that are first-rate.
Best Singles Site
Match.com is at the top of so many online dating lists, including our own, for many reasons. Mainly, it’s the dating site, launching in 1995 before any other. Since then, more than 42 million people from more than 25 countries have joined Match, and practically all of them have found a compatible date or long-term relationship.
★★★★★
Relationships: Friends, Dates, and Relationships
Match System: Browse by zip, age, appearance, more
Our Experts Say: “Match has facilitated the most dates and relationships of any dating site, and its large audience and high success rate make it our top review...” Full Review »
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| User Base | Gender Ratio | Popularity (Visits/Mo.) |
Today's Deal
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| All Singles* |
49%*
51%*
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39.7 Million* | Try Match FREE |
Best Site for Professionals
I have a bachelor’s degree, so I find it attractive when I meet a guy who also has some sort of higher education degree. It’s not totally necessary for me to date someone, but it does add a little something-something. Elite Singles is a dating site with college and university graduates in mind — about 82% of members have a degree. And, if you’re looking for a serious commitment, you’re in luck because that’s what most members want.
★★★★★
Relationships: Serious Relationships
Match System: Search, Receive Partner Suggestions
Our Experts Say: “EliteSingles is a leading dating site just for busy, single professionals. More than 80% of members have earned a college degree, and most are looking for a serious commitment...” Full Review »
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| User Base | Gender Ratio | Popularity (Visits/Mo.) |
Today's Deal
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| All Singles* |
44%*
56%*
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2 Million* | Browse Profiles Free |
Over 50 & Senior Site
YesVirginiaBeach.com has found that 24.2% of the population is 55 or older, and OurTime is a great dating site for singles in this demographic to try. In addition to having a targeted user base, OurTime has a free membership that allows you to create a profile, add several photos, and browse for and receive matches, among other things.
★★★★★
Relationships: Dates and Relationships
Match System: Search by profiles by zip and more
Our Experts Say: “OurTime is well-known in the over-50 dating crowd, particularly because it has a ton of helpful search features and an easy layout...” Full Review »
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| User Base | Gender Ratio | Popularity (Visits/Mo.) |
Today's Deal
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| Mature Singles (50+)* |
48%*
52%*
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8.9 Million* | Over 50? Try It FREE |
For Black Men & Women Only
According to BlackDemographics.com, 31% of people in Virginia Beach are black, making it a relatively diverse city compared to dozens of others in the country. BlackPeopleMeet specializes in black dating (plus interracial dating) and is one of the most trusted sites in this niche. Not only is BlackPeopleMeet under the Match umbrella, but our experts have also given it a 4-star rating.
★★★★★
Relationships: Deep Relationships or Just Casual Dates
Match System: Search by location, age, more
Our Experts Say: “BlackPeopleMeet.com is the one of the largest and most popular dating sites for black and biracial singles, and the site is used by more than 5 million people a month...” Full Review »
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| User Base | Gender Ratio | Popularity (Visits/Mo.) |
Today's Deal
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| Black Singles* |
47%*
53%*
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5.7 Million* | FREE Trial for New Users |
Hookup & Sex Site
For all things sex, frisky Virginia Beach singles and couples can turn to Adult Friend Finder — the largest and most welcoming hookup site. In addition to one-night stands, you can find threesomes, full-blown affairs, swinging partners, and any other casual encounter you could come up with. Adult Friend Finder has over 77 million users and will help you narrow down those options by showing you who in your area is logged in at the same time.
★★★★★
Relationships: Hookups Only
Match System: Search by location, interest, more
Our Experts Say: “Make no mistake: this site isn't about making friends, it's about finding hookups and casual encounters. No adult site has a larger or more active user base of those seeking discreet fun...”
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| User Base | Gender Ratio | Popularity (Visits/Mo.) |
Today's Deal
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| All Singles* |
65%*
35%*
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25.5 Million* | 3 Months @ $19.95/Mo |
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Popular Dating Apps
We all have something that’s by our side for most of the day, and we may not realize it’s the best dating tool: our cellphone. In a matter of minutes, you can download a dating app (usually it’s free), connect a social media profile for quick profile creation, use your location to find matches, and even meet up with someone right then and there. We consider three dating apps, in particular, better than the others, and in this section, we’ll share more info about each:
Available on: iOS, Android
- Relationships: Fun Dates, Serious Relationships
- Match System: Browse by location, age, interest, and more
- About the App: Available via the App Store and Google Play, Match is a fantastic app for dates and relationships. With a user base of 30 million singles, Match is where you'll have a high chance of success. It's free to download, create a profile, search for date prospects, and receive compatible matches based on personalized preferences. Free members can also chat with select members and send unlimited likes.
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| User Base | Gender Ratio | Popularity (Visits/Mo.) | App Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Singles* |
49%*
51%*
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13.5 Million* | Free Download |
Available on: iOS, Android
- Relationships: Deep Relationships
- Match System: Search by education, lifestyle habits, age
- About the App: Commitment-minded, professional daters will feel at home with EliteSingles, which can be downloaded for free in the App Store or Google Play. Not only is everyone looking for a long-term partner, but 80% of members hold a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree. EliteSingles sees 210,000 visitors and 2,500 users finding love every month, so it's one of the fastest growing and most reputable apps.
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| User Base | Gender Ratio | Popularity (Visits/Mo.) | App Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Singles* |
43%*
57%*
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290,000* | Free Download |
Available on: iOS, Android
- Relationships: Casual Dates, Relationships
- Match System: Search for and receive matches
- About the App: Zoosk is the number one app for finding dates, and if you sync up your Google+ or Facebook account, you can have a profile in seconds. The app has 38 million members and will deliver matches to your inbox on a daily basis based on your behavior such as who you search for, like or don't like, and message. The Carousel is another section for matching (tap the heart if it's a yes and the X if it's a no).
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| User Base | Gender Ratio | Popularity (Visits/Mo.) | App Cost |
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| All Singles* |
48%*
52%*
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3.8 Million* | Free Download |
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Virginia Beach Singles Bars
Sometimes you need a little something to give you the courage to approach a cute single at a bar, and a beer, glass of wine, or shot will normally do the trick. Virginia Beach has a ton of awesome watering holes, but the following eight have the most delicious, creative libations and exciting atmospheres that encourage talking with and getting to know your fellow patrons.
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Tinto
Tinto, which means red wine in Portuguese, is "your everyday wine expert," serving Southern European-inspired wines by the glass and bottle. Not to mention you've got dozens of cheese, charcuterie, and tapas selections to work your way through. The wine bar also hosts themed events every week, including Grilled Cheese Tuesday, wine classes, and member appreciation celebrations.
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1608 Crafthouse
1608 Crafthouse is an American gastropub that uses only local and sustainable ingredients, and specializes in homemade, farm-to-table Mid-Atlantic cuisine. Chef and Owner Kevin Sharkey leads the team, creating delectables that include butter-basted scallops, fried green tomato BLTs, and lamb and roasted oyster mushroom burgers. The drinks are nothing to sneeze at either, with craft beers and cocktails like the Tricks pumpkin beer, Reaver sour ale, 1608 Julep, and Pleasure House Margarita on the menu.
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The Frog Sports Bar & Grill
The Frog Sports Bar & Grill isn't a fancy place, but that's what Virginia Beach residents love about it. Here, you'll find classics like PBR, Bud Light, white Zinfandel, meatloaf, roast beef sandwiches, and chicken salad. The Frog is known for its events, too, including poker tournaments, pool and darts leagues, and karaoke nights. Terran S. said, "This is my new go-to place. Great friendly people, great DJ, awesome food, and excellent service."
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Lynnhaven Pub
Lynnhaven Pub has 4.6 stars out of 5 on Facebook, and it's easy to see why. The bar has about 100 different beers, a wide-ranging menu, and fun events — such as tap takeovers and open forums about the beer industry. George W. Culver is just one of dozens of happy patrons: "The quintessential dive bar from the looks of it, but don't let that fool you! It has one of the best beer menus and beef brisket in Virginia Beach. The environment, beer, and food, experienced together with a diverse crowd of people from all walks of life, is a must if you're in the city."
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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Opened in 2003, Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub strives to show Virginia Beach what traditional Irish food and entertainment is all about, and the team does that very well. In terms of the food and drinks, you'll find Irish stew, beer-battered fish and chips, Guinness, and Smithwicks. In terms of the entertainment, you'll find sports on flat-screen TVs, trivia nights, and live music from the Strange Rootz, Poehemia, and other artists.
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Virginia Beach Speed Dating
If you haven’t tried speed dating, you’re missing a fantastic opportunity. Instead of just going on one date, assessing how you feel about the person, deciding you’re not into them, and then trying again next week with someone new — you could meet upward of 20 date prospects in one night. Pre-Dating is a company that was founded around 2001 and has held more than 5.6 million speed dates (and counting) in more than 70 cities across the US, including Virginia Beach.
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Virginia Beach Singles Events
Speed dating can be considered a singles event, but things like happy hours, kickball matches, live shows, dance lessons, and brunches are also opportunities to meet new people. Meetup.com is a resource that will completely change your dating life — it has a bunch of different search filters so you not only find activities going on in Virginia Beach but also activities based on your preferred age, ethnicity, religion, and interests.
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Virginia Beach Singles Clubs
Music is one of those magical things that brings people together. Once a song gets going and people start dancing, there’s no need for words — their bodies do all the flirting and talking. Virginia Beach is a club goer’s dream, and Yelp has a comprehensive list of the clubs you want to make sure you go to. This list also includes reviews from singles, like yourself, sharing their thoughts on the clubs’ DJs, drinks, lighting, crowds, and hours.
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Virginia Beach Chat Rooms
When AOL introduced its chat rooms, I, like pretty much everyone else, created a username and logged in almost every day. I did the same when Yahoo launched its chat rooms, talking with friends from school, guys I liked, as well as people from all over the world. It was a phenomenon, and it was super fun. Chat rooms are way more advanced and targeted these days — with phone and video features and sections based on all kinds of categories (e.g., city and relationship status). We’ve rounded up five chat rooms where Virginia singles will never run out of people with whom to start a conversation.
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Virginia Beach Personals
“Desperately Seeking Susan” is a 1985 movie that stars Rosanna Arquette and Madonna and centers around personal ads. Roberta (Arquette) is a bored housewife in New Jersey who lives vicariously through Susan (Madonna) and the personal ads she posts and receives in a New York City tabloid magazine. Throw in some amnesia, mistaken identity, and theft, and you’ve got yourself a classic comedy. Today, though, people no longer have to post their dating escapades in a newspaper — they can just go online to a personals site (like the five mentioned in this section) and anonymously find someone like-minded.
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Head to the Beach, Of Course
Virginia Beach is located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The city covers 497 square miles, and it has a boardwalk that stretches for three miles. That’s so much area for you to cover! The city has more than 452,700 residents — not to mention 6.4 million annual visitors. You don’t have rely on your own ideas for entertainment. Beach Street USA hosts a crazy number of festivals and events throughout the year, including movies in the park, fireworks shows, musical performances, and holiday celebrations.
You can find interactive things to do in every corner of Virginia Beach, including the Boardwalk and at Beach Street USA events.
You could also try taking a surfing lesson, joining a beach volleyball game, or sign up for a wild horse tour. Do a little research by typing “things to do in Virginia Beach” into Google — you’re sure to find something that fits your style.
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Take Your Furry Friend to the Dog Park
Dogs make the best wingmen — science says it’s true! Benjamin Moore, Editor at BarkGood, said “Dogs are chick magnets… teach you to have an open mind about romantic partners… [and] teach you how to be more attentive to other people’s needs.”
Bayville Farms Park (pictured) is just one of many dog parks in Virginia Beach, so grab your furry friend, head out to one of them, and let him or her do the approaching.
Dog parks in Virginia Beach include Bayville Farms Park, Red Wing Park, Woodstock Park, City View Park, False Cape State Park, Bea Arthur Dog Park, and so many more.
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Sign Up for an Adult Class
We should never stop trying to learn new things after we graduate from high school and/or college. It’s not just good for improving ourselves — it’s also good for expanding our social circles.
Joining an adult class can help you pick up a new skill as well as pick up a date!
The Adult Learning Center in Virginia Beach offers numerous classes for advancing your career, like nursing or business, and networking with people who could become colleagues, friends, or dates. VirginiaMOCA.org and Eventbrite offers more hobby-like classes like painting, jewelry making, photography, cooking, sewing, and basically anything you can think of!
Virginia Beach Has Got the Sun, the Sand & the Singles!
My friends and I didn’t keep in touch with the guys we met on that spring break, but that doesn’t take away from the experience at all. The beach was the perfect setting for getting to know new people as well as getting to know ourselves a little better. Singles living in Virginia Beach are lucky to call such a romantic place home, even if you’re going through a lull. We can get you out of the funk, and that’s what the tips in this guide are for. If we happened to miss anything, let us know!
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