7 Dream Beach Towns Perfect for Retirees and Empty Nesters

Long Beach, Washington

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Cape May, New Jersey

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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Vero Beach, Florida

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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Port Aransas, Texas

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Venice, Florida

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