Millions plan their summer vacations at sunny beach destinations. However, coastal living is a different matter. I have always dreamed of what beach life would be like for a permanent resident. Approaching the big 50, I decided it was now or never. I started researching beaches. I thought anything is possible. So I started looking at coastal towns primarily in the United States. It was so exciting. I was looking at my computer screen making sounds as if I was eating a box of chocolates. The ooh...awe, oh my, this is my favorite, oh isn't this beautiful became common sounds. I found there are many reasons for people moving to the coast. It isn't always just to swim in the waters, walk on the beach, snorkel and listen to the waves crash along the shore. I knew that I had enjoyed many of these activities when I visited the beach, but I never realized that these and other different coastal activities were some of the primary reasons others wanted to relocate to a beach town. There are 7 main reasons people love about living at the beach. They are as follows: (1) Beachcombers - Includes those laid back people that just want to walk along the beach and pick up the sea shells. (2) Water Lovers - Kayakers, kiteboarders, snorkelers, scuba divers - active water enthusiasts. (3) Boating Group - Like to ride the ocean waves by sail, paddle, or motor. (4) Fishing Enthusiasts - People that love to fish the seas and shorelines. (5) Nature Lovers - Folks that enjoy seaside birds, animals and critters that emerge from the sand. (6) Lovers of Culture - Sophisticates that enjoy the arts with an ocean view. (7) Golfing Addicts - Golfers that crave the ultimate golfing experience of Scottish style links against a backdrop of vast blue water.