7 Best Beach Towns to Live In 

The Best Beach Towns to Live in Florida

We couldn’t decide on a single place in Florida. With its 8,500 miles of coast and year-round warm weather, it would be unfair to reduce the Sunshine State to just one little town.

Captiva, Florida

Captiva is a tiny little town in Lee County, located on an island with the same name. It is home to less than 500 people, according to the most recent data, but is visited by tourists on a regular basis. In short, it has the best of both worlds. A secluded community with a calm and leisurely lifestyle and all the privacy you need, and a vibrant tourist spot without all the hustle and bustle.

A More Popular Alternative – Daytona Beach

If Captiva seems a little too isolated for you, you might prefer moving to Daytona Beach. This community is located some 50 miles away from Orlando and is world-famous for the NASCAR headquarters. But there is so much more it has to offer, although privacy and seclusion might not be on the list. For example, there are over 20 miles of sandy beaches accessible to pedestrians.

Do these two sites not match your personal preferences? Don’t worry, we have some other suggestions:

•  Key West is a secluded and unique place
• Destin, a town best known for its southern hospitality
• Siesta Key, probably one of the most beautiful coastal towns in the country
• Of course, moving to Miami is always a good option.

Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina, Paradise by the Ocean

Sullivan’s Island is a well-off suburb of Charleston, South Carolina. Of course, this means that living here costs quite a bit. In fact, the town is known for some of the highest housing costs per capita in the country. It, however, offers plenty of amenities, as well as numerous outdoor activities both for tourists and locals. These include, for example, kayaking, biking, kiteboarding, fishing, and so much more. It also has an important place in history. There is a handful of museums and monuments you can visit to get acquainted with your new home better. On top of everything, the town will allow you to enjoy your privacy, which is especially important if you plan on moving with kids.

Not sure that Sullivan’s Island is the right place for you? Some other South Carolina-based coastal towns you might like are:

• Beaufort, a historic antebellum community
• Habersham, a coastal town with a Southern spirit
• Edisto Island, a true hidden gem is offering lots of privacy
• Charleston, the largest city in the state.

Gulfport, Mississippi

Gulfport is one of the largest Mississippi-based cities. Its population is around 70,000 residents, according to the most recent data. The city boasts about 7 miles of sandy beaches that attract a considerable number of tourists every year. Gulfport also hosts a number of events, including the World’s Largest Fishing Rodeo. With both historic neighborhoods and residential sites, it is a truly diverse community with a little bit for everyone. On top of that, it is relatively affordable. The average home here will cost you around $115,000, which is less than half of the national median in the United States, according to the latest data.

Would you like to have some more options in the state of Mississippi? Then don’t hesitate to check out our other recommendations, which include Ocean Springs, a resilient little community, Bay St. Louis, an artsy and quirky Southern place, and Biloxi, Gulfport’s famous rival.

Freeport, Texas

If you enjoy a mixture of the traditional southern lifestyle and laidback coastal living, Freeport is definitely the place for you. This city, located on the Gulf of Mexico is a good option if you’re looking for the best places to live an outdoor lifestyle. It offers outdoor activities for people of all kinds of affinities and interests. A large percentage of its 13,000 residents enjoy fishing-related activities, but Freeport has so much to offer aside from that as well. What’s more, Freeport is a relatively affordable place to live, with the overall index being around 86% of the United States average. Housing is quite cheap. In fact, you’d be able to find a home for less than $130,000 easily.

With over 300 miles of coastline, Texas has many other cozy towns to offer. For example:

• Galveston Island, with 32 miles of coast if you want to move somewhere in the Houston area.
• Port Aransas, a quiet little town offering a lot of privacy
• North and South Padre Islands.

St. Marys, Georgia

St. Marys is a city located on the coast of Georgia. It offers numerous activities year-round, such as an annual shrimp festival and is home to a handful of sea-related museums. According to the latest data, the population of the place is a little under 20,000. Median household income of around $45,000. Living in St. Marys won’t cost you much – the city is overall cheaper than the national average. The median home price in the area barely exceeds $150,000.

Some other Georgia coastal towns you might be interested in are:

•  Tybee Island, a peaceful family-friendly community
•  Jekyll Island, a historically popular destination for the richest of the richest
• St. Simons, a town that offers some great food and drink options and shopping opportunities
• Sea Island, a resort offering a personal experience of the state of Georgia for everyone.