Join the Naval Station Norfolk Community

One of the best parts of living on-base at JFSC is that you are part of the community. A short commute means you have more time to explore the area, take in the scenery, and discover new favorite spots. Take advantage of the Norfolk, Virginia lifestyle when you take part in resident events and bond with your new neighbors. Our community offers a tight-knit feel so you’ll still find yourself well-connected to nearby hotspots, local shopping, and flavorful restaurant options.

Whether you’re stopping by an on-base amenity, running errands around town, or looking for a new weekend activity, it’s all close to home. Design your day the way you want, with the hobbies, food, and entertainment you love most.

Experience Norfolk, Virginia

Our two, three, and four-bedroom homes allow you the opportunity to eat, shop, and live at ease and on-base. Choose from local favorites to stock your fridge or squeeze in some spur-of-the-moment shopping on your schedule. Seeking a weekend getaway in nature? Find ample places to hike, bike, or get outdoors close to home. You’ll find endless opportunities to discover new hangouts spots, create new memories, and make the most of every day.

Food on a plate in a restaurant near JFSC in Norfolk, Virginia

Food & Drinks

  • Franco's By the Bay
  • Maymar Poke and Grill
  • Five Guys
  • Oceanview Diner
  • Thai Best Cuisine
  • Firehouse Subs Janaf Mall
  • A World of Good
  • Oro Azteca Mexican Restaurant
  • Mike's Pizza
  • Chili's Grill & Bar
Children and their parents playing on swings at a playground near JFSC in Norfolk, Virginia

Community & Resources

  • Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
  • Blair Middle School
  • Sewells Point Elementary
  • Norfolk Naval Shipyard
  • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
  • Dominion Enterprises
  • Sentara Healthcare
A clerk in a store helping a resident shopping near JFSC in Norfolk, Virginia

Shopping & Entertainment

  • The Fresh Market
  • Walmart Supercenter
  • Harris Teeter
  • Food Lion
  • Wards Corner
  • MacArthur Center
  • Midtown Shopping Center
  • Norfolk Main Navy Exchange
  • Children's Museum of Virginia
  • Town Point Park
  • Virginia Zoo
  • Nauticus
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden
  • Capt. Slade Cutter Athletic Park
  • Norfolk Merrimac Recreation
  • MWR Norfolk Naval Sailing Center and Marina
  • Fleet Recreation Park

More Than a Home,
It's a Community

A furnished living room at JFSC in Norfolk, Virginia
A resident drinking coffee at JFSC in Norfolk, Virginia
A residents sitting on couch at JFSC in Norfolk, Virginia
A resident playing with her dog at JFSC in Norfolk, Virginia