Is Magic Hollow safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Magic Hollow as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Magic Hollow
“Go. Magic Hollow is a peaceful, low-crime suburban neighborhood in Virginia Beach that offers a safe and secure environment. While there is little reason to visit specifically for tourism, it serves as a stable, hassle-free residential pocket near major commercial thoroughfares.”
About the area
Magic Hollow is an established suburban community in central Virginia Beach characterized by 1980s and 1990s single-family homes, townhouses, and quiet cul-de-sacs. Bordered by arterial corridors like South Independence Boulevard, the area provides quick access to municipal centers, shopping plazas, and military facilities.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Magic Hollow
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There are no public bike-share stations in Magic Hollow, and cycling is largely confined to residential roads rather than connected, dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates consistent with Virginia Beach's overall strong municipal safety profile
- High homeownership and low residential vacancy contributing to neighborhood upkeep
- Close proximity to extensive retail, dining, and grocery options on peripheral arterials
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins typical of suburban subdivisions
- Heavy car dependency with sparse pedestrian infrastructure connecting outward
- Minimal commercial or entertainment activity located directly within the neighborhood interior
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent within the residential streets of Magic Hollow. Minor panhandling is occasionally seen near high-traffic commercial intersections along South Independence Boulevard, but encampments are not a factor.
What Magic Hollow is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading to work and morning joggers along subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe with standard residential delivery traffic and occasional neighborhood dog walkers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and well-lit with families out in yards and minimal vehicular through-traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with empty streets, remaining safe though standard suburban awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) operates local bus routes like Route 33 along South Independence Boulevard on the neighborhood periphery, but internal streets have no transit. The nearest light rail (The Tide) is miles away at Newtown Road station.
Parking is completely hassle-free with free residential street parking and private driveways throughout the neighborhood. Nearby shopping centers provide massive free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Magic Hollow
- Enjoy the playground, open green space, and walking paths at Magic Hollow Park
- Explore diverse casual dining along the nearby South Independence Boulevard corridor
- Take a short drive to the nearby Landstown Commons or Princess Anne Athletic Complex
Local favorites
- Judy's Sichuan Cuisine · Sichuan Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)Acclaimed local restaurant serving authentic, fiery Sichuan specialties and handmade noodles.
- Rigoletto Italian Bakery & Cafe · Italian Bakery · 4.7★ (850)Beloved neighborhood bakery known for authentic cannoli, Italian pastries, and fresh espresso.
- Brothers Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (420)Casual strip-mall pizzeria dishing out New York-style pies, hot subs, and calzones.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.