beach town
Sandy shore settlement
A beach town is a small coastal community whose identity and economy center on its proximity to the ocean.
Such towns typically feature boardwalks, seafood restaurants, surf shops, and seasonal tourism that swells the population during summer months.
The term evokes a laid-back atmosphere distinct from larger coastal cities: We retired to a quiet beach town in Florida.
Beach towns range from sleepy fishing villages to bustling resort destinations.
- bungalowsOne-story detached houses
- boardwalkPlanked waterfront pathway
- seasideCoastal recreational area
- lifeguardsAquatic safety monitors
- promenadesLeisurely public walks
ice cream stand · coastline · vacation rentals · lighthouses · surfing · piers · coastal city · sand dunes · seafood cuisine · dune grass · ferry terminal · fishing industry · sea turtles · tide pools · harbor · souvenir shops · flip flops · beachfront hotels
- Beach AreasWaikiki, Copacabana, Bondi, Malibu, Santa Monica
- coastal areasbeachfront, oceanfront, waterfront, seaside village, coastal village
- coastal townscoastal city, coastal village, seaside village, island city, island community
- settlementsvillage, cities, hamlet, city, towns
- south coast regionfishing village, harbor, marina, pier, seaside resort
- resort communitiesmountain retreat, all-inclusive resort, island resort, resort community, eco resort
beach townurban center
Populated municipal area
industrial city · inner city · metropolis · major city · factory town