Beach trips are great and all, but sometimes the post-vacation blues hit so hard that we start searching for ways to call the coast our permanent home.
Enter these charming options from Coastal Living magazine’s list of the 20 Best Places to Live on the Coast. We sifted through and chose 10 U.S. destinations that strike the perfect balance between city and seaside life. Whether bigger (like Santa Barbara) or smaller (like Langley, Washington), each offers a laid-back vibe that can be sustained all year long.
Ready to make some moves?
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Fernandina Beach, Florida
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San Diego, California
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Sarasota, Florida
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Orleans, Massachusetts
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Grand Haven, Michigan
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Shelter Island, New York
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Santa Barbara, California
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