Moving to the coast is living the dream.
These remarkabletowns, cities, islands, communities, and exotic destinations make it the dream of a lifetime.
The final list of places was named based on those expert assessments and on editorial input.
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Alys is also the home of some amazing arts and food festivals, lending sophistication to its barefoot lifestyle.
And with the more developedSeasideand Rosemary Beach within an easy bike ride, life here feels practically car-free.
And this Lowcountry island life is only 15 miles from downtown Charleston.
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Sarasota, Florida
This is a city of surprises.
Historic, small-scale neighborhoods balance the big-city pleasures.
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