Second homes are often touted as good long-term investments, but let’s be honest here: when it comes to oceanfront properties, it’s all about your passion. Here’s a look at second-home destinations that are just right for anyone with a love of the ocean. By Chris Caswell
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Sea Island, Georgia Timeless southern hospitality, extraordinary style, and a tradition of world-class golf. |
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Laguna Beach, California Set next to the vibrant artists’ colony of Laguna Beach, the montage residences is a 30-acre oceanfront resort and includes 28 private residences in both Beach Villa and Ocean Estates designs. |
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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico The result of a collaboration between developers for upscale resorts in Los Cabos and a leader in real estate investments. |
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Maui, Hawaii With the dramatic backdrops of blue ocean, tall mountains, and views of the neighboring islands of Lanai and Molokai, these homes exemplify a Hawaiian sense of casual yet elegant living. |
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Big Island, Hawaii Located on the renowned “Gold Coast,” dotted with luxury resorts and multi-million dollar homes, Hualalai provides more than just upscale residences: it is an investment in an incomparable lifestyle. |
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Playa Herradura, Costa Rica Los SueÑos resort and marina is a luxurious Costa Rican resort nestled between the Pacific and a 1,100-acre tropical rainforest. |
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Grand Cayman The ultra-exclusive deckhouses consists of 19 single-family homes on a peninsula set on the grounds of the world-class Ritz-Carlton Dragon Bay on Grand Cayman. |
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Miami Beach, Florida Indian Creek is an exclusive island community attached to the same island as Miami Beach where every one of the homes is on the water. |
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Dominican Republic The Puntacana Resort & Club Estates is a magnificent paradise community that has been carefully planned and luxuriously executed to create an exclusive lifestyle of relaxation and understated elegance. |
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Boca Raton, Florida A luxurious gated waterfront community located in prestigious Boca Raton, The Sanctuary features 89 homes that range from about 4,000 to more than 15,000 square feet, all set within a 27-acre bird and wildlife preserve. |
This two story oceanfront mansion with separate guest cottage was completely rebuilt in the mid 1980s. Over 200 feet on the ocean, a huge pool and spacious patio give the property a resort-like setting. Main house has 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Both floors have a kitchen; entertaining is a pleasure. Spacious open living area affords gorgeous ocean views and a charming 2 sided fireplace. A lovely sun room adjacent to the living room offers panoramic views. See addendum for more information.
This gated private residence is situated on over 100 feet of gorgeous oceanfront. The property is located in the prestigious Beaujeans area of Melbourne Beach, a charming waterfront community on Florida’s Atlantic Coast. Four bedrooms, two baths and a two car garage make this well built house the perfect place to enjoy life on the ocean. A pavered driveway leads you through the gate to your sanctuary on the sea.
Rare Beauty
Stranded in Style
Eye Candy
Beach Blanket
Luxe Clutch
Art in the Water
Picnic Time
Coastal Décor 
Make an Entrance
Spa at Home
Seaside Dining
Under the Sea
Under the Stars
A Life's Design
Beach House Living
Beach Vintage
Beachcomber
Coastal Charm
Coastal Style
Completely Coastal
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