What is the happiest seaside town in the US?

Coastal Living ranks the best small waterfront communities for its annual Happiest Seaside Town in America issue, and for 2018, the happiest of them all is Ocean City, N.J.



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Stuart, FL Named “America's Happiest Seaside Town”
  • Boutique Shopping in Downtown Stuart. With so much to see and do, Historic Downtown Stuart is a highlight of the area. ...
  • Waterfront Dining with a Florida Twist. ...
  • A Never-Ending Calendar of Events. ...
  • Local Parks for All Ages. ...
  • Miles of Peaceful Beaches.


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Siesta Key, Florida Located on the Gulf of Mexico, the beach earned the title #1 Beach in the U.S. for three years. Its water is calm and the nearby Point of Rocks is the perfect place to watch the sunset. Just up from the beach on Ocean Boulevard is the village packed with restaurants, bars, and shops.

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Cheapest Beach Towns to Live In the USA
  • Port Arthur, Texas. The cheapest beach town to live in is Port Arthur, Texas. ...
  • Atlantic City, New Jersey. ...
  • Gulfport, Mississippi. ...
  • New London, Connecticut. ...
  • Hampton, Virginia. ...
  • Essex, Maryland. ...
  • Pensacola, Florida. ...
  • Daytona Beach, Florida.


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It Makes You Healthier There are more positive impacts to living near the ocean than you might think. Outside of the obvious benefits, like being able to work on your tan whenever you want, the fresh air and vitamin D are great for your health.

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One of the biggest concerns among homeowners near the ocean is the cost of upkeep that comes with owning beach property. The corrosive nature of saltwater, potential flood damage, and expensive insurance threaten to cut holes in your pocket.

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Being in “blue spaces” offers a mental boost, research suggests. Living by the ocean blue can help keep you from feeling … well, blue. A new U.K. study of almost 26,000 people finds that those who reside about half a mile from the beach have better mental health than those who live more than 30 miles away.

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Outside of the obvious benefits, like being able to work on your tan whenever you want, the fresh air and vitamin D are great for your health. Studies also show that people who live near the beach are often less stressed and live happier lives!

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The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of the world ocean basins. Covering approximately 63 million square miles and containing more than half of the free water on Earth, the Pacific is by far the largest of the world's ocean basins.

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Top 10 list of most affordable US beach towns for homebuyers in 2023
  • Gulfport, Mississippi. Median price within 1 mile of a beach: $224,900. ...
  • Newport News, Virginia. ...
  • New London, Connecticut. ...
  • Grand Isle, Louisiana. ...
  • Corpus Christi, Texas. ...
  • Atlantic City, New Jersey. ...
  • Navarre, FL. ...
  • Crescent City, California.


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Read on to see the top 20 most beautiful places to live in the world.
  • Seoul, Korea. Starting our list is Seoul, one of the biggest cities in Korea. ...
  • Cape Town, South Africa. ...
  • Edinburgh, Scotland. ...
  • Santiago, Chile. ...
  • Auckland, New Zealand. ...
  • The Seychelles, Africa. ...
  • Florence, Italy. ...
  • Napa, California.


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