But if you want to live that salt life all year round, moving to a beach town isn't an unattainable dream. There are many inexpensive coastal cities around the country. Try your luck in Biloxi, a Gulf Coast city known for its many casinos. Locals and visitors alike let the good times roll in two entertainment.
No wonder Southern Living magazine named Bay St. Louis one of its in the annual “best places to live” in America by U.S. News & World Report. Of course​, you probably already know about the Gulf Coast beaches of.
But few realize their dream of living by the water, precisely because of the Contrary to popular belief, however, many beach towns are suitable to everyday life — and 88, Gulf Shores, AL, , 35, , , 81, 78,
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Where to book your sand-worn cottage rental? This tropical paradise sells itself. These neighboring old-school beaches are all about family fun. Learn more. Isle of Palms has white sandy beaches along the Atlantic side and the marshy creeks of the Intracoastal Waterway on the other. Close View All 1 of 11 Augustine, Florida. Founded in the s by a renowned angler, Captain Leonard Destin, this place lures you offshore. Save FB Tweet ellipsis More. Key West, Florida. Panama City Beach, Florida. Boat over to wild, uninhabited Little Tybee Island to actually hear your thoughts, for once. Share the Gallery Pinterest Facebook. Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Everything in This Slideshow. It lures you more still with local seafood dives try Dee's Hang-Out or Dusty's Oyster Bar , busy Pier Park shops, wild state parks, and even the nostalgic putt-putt courses. Which spot to make your own? In , Hurricane Michael hit PCB's sister city just over Hathaway Bridge painfully hard, but that only makes us pack our beach bags quicker. This getaway spot is for the experience-driven traveler. The city is famous for its gorgeous architecture, much of it commissioned by Gilded Age industrialist Henry Flagler. Up Next Cancel. Sure, lounging on the wide beach is always an option, but people come for the watersports—like kayaking, paddle-boarding, and kite-surfing—easily embarked upon at this watery locale. Come by way of the Overseas Highway , a sunny mile stretch flanked on both sides by turquoise waters, and then slow down. Destin, Florida.
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More often than not, that spot is a beach town. Destin has come a long way since , when it was incorporated. All rights reserved. Make sure you jump into a beach volleyball game a favorite local pastime. Start Slideshow. Book a room at Wild Dunes Resort and then go, well, wild. Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The South's Best Beach Towns By Kaitlyn Yarborough. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Image zoom. Southerners are a loyal bunch, and no one messes with the Gulf. Pinterest Facebook.