Best Florida Surf Town

Apr 8, 2024
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If money were not an issue and you're looking for a surf town with good food, bars, and surf on the east coast of Florida, consider areas like Cocoa Beach or New Smyrna Beach. Both offer a laid-back surf culture with plenty of dining and nightlife options. Cocoa Beach, in particular, has a vibrant surf scene and is known for its consistent waves and proximity to Sebastian Inlet. New Smyrna Beach also boasts great waves and a charming downtown area with various restaurants and bars to explore. If you're looking for the cheapest place to live in Florida by the beach, these locations could offer the compromise you're seeking while still providing an enjoyable lifestyle.
 
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casa_mugrienta

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If money were not an issue and you're looking for a surf town with good food, bars, and surf on the east coast of Florida, consider areas like Cocoa Beach or New Smyrna Beach. Both offer a laid-back surf culture with plenty of dining and nightlife options. Cocoa Beach, in particular, has a vibrant surf scene and is known for its consistent waves and proximity to Sebastian Inlet. New Smyrna Beach also boasts great waves and a charming downtown area with various restaurants and bars to explore. These locations could offer the compromise you're seeking while still providing an enjoyable lifestyle.
Thanks for the tips.

Do you have any tips for the Panhandle?
 

Bullnutts

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Get ready to spend more money in Florida than what you were used to. Car and home insurance have shot up big time. And Florida sucks now. If you own a house in Hawaii, just stay.
 
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Goofy_Footed

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My flood insurance skyrocketed too
Yep. 2 years ago it was like $450. Last year $775. This year it was in the $900s. Same coverage.

Can’t wait to get our homeowners renewal next month which has been going up exponentially for the last 3 years :cursing:
 

McHatin

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It's expensive to live in FL now. It finally caught up, relative to other desirable places to live in the US.

Conveniently for companies, employee pay is still lower compared to other states.

The mass migration should still slow down a bit
 

Goofy_Footed

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Don’t know how much truth there is to this, but saw on the local news the other night that “lots” of people are moving out of FL because of the insurance rates.