This is a question for people that enjoy the waters but doesnt stay anywhere close to the ocean

My personal take is that environment is crucial. People are attracted to different things. There's beach people, mountain people, desert people, city people, etc. And they all have up and downsides. But being in the environment that fires you up the most, the place where you're most comfortable and fulfilled, is so important. I think too many "deal" with where they live when the better call is to live someplace that fuels them. So if the ocean is your thing, move to the ocean. For sure. But it is wise to consider the realities of day to day life. It's not always what people may think it is.