My blog

  • Home
  • About
  • Beach Life
  • Blog
  • Lifestyle
  • Personal Growth
  • Surfing
  • Travel
  • Contact Us

3 Things To Know About Living Close To The Beach

February 16, 2022

While living next to the beach might be a dream to you, there are some things about living close to a beach that you may not have considered before. But prior to buying a home right on the beach, you should really consider how everything about living in this location could impact your life.

To help you with this, here are three things to know about living close to the beach.

There Will Always Be Sand. Everywhere.

When you’re at the beach, there’s going to be sand everywhere. And while you might think that you’ll be able to dust yourself off or wash away most of the sand before you return home, this is never going to happen. Sand will get trapped and caught everywhere. You’ll find it all throughout your home, in your car, on your pets, and more.

Sadly, if there’s a place that you want the sand to stay, it likely won’t do that. Additionally, the moving sand and soil might pull away from your beach home, which could cause foundation or structural issues. So before you buy a house on the beach, make sure it’s set up well to handle all the sand and how the sand will move and affect your home and landscaping.

Your Home May Need More Maintenance

While the weather at the beach might be one of the big benefits of living in a beach house, it’s worth noting that this weather can also be very hard on the actual structure of your home.

With the wind and the sand and the salt and the water, there can be more regular maintenance that needs to be done on a beach home than on a home that isn’t located at the beach. Things like metal that rusts quickly or other damage can result in you having to spend more money than you anticipated on home repairs, so make sure you take this into consideration when budgeting for the beach home of your dreams.

Expect To Always Have People Around

You’re not the only person that loves the beach. In fact, once you live by the beach, you’ll soon discover just how many other people love to spend time at the beach.

While this might not be a big issue for you, if you were planning on having privacy and serenity at your beach home, these moments might be few and far between. Rather, you’ll have to get used to there being very little street parking to come by, music always playing, and people always being around. But if you can handle this, living by the beach could be great for your way of life.

If you’ve been wanting to live close to the beach, consider how some of the things mentioned above can help you come to the best decision for yourself.

0 Shares

· Beach Life

About Us

Surfing is life, and life is surfing. Marvericks Invitational is the world's biggest surf competition. And although we don't actually run this competition - we use the name to talk about all things beach-lifestyle. I'm James and the other writers on the site are Jarred and Melissa. We work as a rad team! :) Read More…

Get the Latest Surf and Travel Info

Contact Us

Recent Post

Ways To Avoid Being Ripped Off When Travelling

July 12, 2022 By Surfer Dude

Are you travelling abroad without knowing much about the country or city you’re visiting? Or maybe even worse, have you fallen victim to scams? As soon as you leave your home country, the risks . . .

Read the Post

Insider Secrets: How Nimrod Santo Uses Entrepreneurship to Live the Life of His Dreams

January 18, 2021 By Surfer Dude

The best – and maybe the only – way to know people for who they really are is to walk in their shoes. It’s always illuminating to see how and why they do the things they do. For Nimrod Santo, he’s . . .

Read the Post

5 Stylish surfer hairstyles that are well worth trying out!

December 7, 2017 By Surfer Dude

If you are long overdue for a change of hairstyle and would love to experiment with a brand new hairstyle which suits your active surfer lifestyle, simply continue reading to discover 5 stylish surfer . . .

Read the Post

Can I Get Divorced if My Spouse Does Not Want It

December 8, 2022 By Surfer Dude

Can I obtain a divorce even if my other half does not desire one?This is an issue that is very common in divorces. In many conditions one spouse wishes to get a divorce and also the various other . . .

Read the Post

How To Hire Male Entertainment- Bachelorette Party Tips

March 28, 2019 By Surfer Dude

  The time has come. One of your best friends is getting married, and she is ecstatic about it. She’s all around the place, getting everything ready for the wedding. The only things she . . .

Read the Post

Ways you never thought you would use a chaise lounge in your bedroom

January 11, 2022 By Surfer Dude

It seems the movie stars of old were always fainting, swooning, or holding their head while falling daintily onto a chaise lounge. Even if you’re not a fan of those old movies, you probably still . . .

Read the Post

Tips to Keep in Mind Before Visiting the Middle East

October 15, 2020 By Surfer Dude

For those who live outside the region, the Middle East can seem like a confusing and chaotic destination. Some people travel for work reasons, others to visit family members and many others for . . .

Read the Post

The Most Convenient Way to Visit Florence

September 30, 2021 By Surfer Dude

We all know about the many beauties of Florence, Italy - the Tuscan capital that welcomes thousands of visitors every year. It is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, and fittingly, it still has . . .

Read the Post

Facebook

Surfing Lifestyle

About Us

Surfing is life, and life is surfing. Marvericks Invitational is the world's biggest surf competition. And although we don't actually run this competition - we use the name to talk about all things beach-lifestyle. I'm James and the other writers on the site are Jarred and Melissa. We work as a rad team! :) Read More…

Latest Post

  • Canine Skin Conditions
  • Beach destinations in the Caribbean
  • A Celebrity Vacation: The Ultimate Travel Guide To Montecito
  • 3 Tips For Safe Parking While On Vacation
  • Can I Get Divorced if My Spouse Does Not Want It

Let’s Connect

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2023 · Simply Pro by Bloom Blog Shop.