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Communities Near the Beach

Nothing says resort-style vacation living 24/7/365 like settling down in a community near the beach. For many retirees and active adults, there’s nothing better than quick and convenient beach access—and all that comes with it. Whether you prefer to partake in all the amazing watersport beach activities, enjoy a day of sun and sand with family, or stroll along beachfront boardwalks, the communities featured here are all surrounded by beach vibes. Explore these gated, 55+, and retirement communities near the beach to find your perfect home.

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Latitude Margaritaville Watersound

Panama City Beach, Florida Communities Near the Beach
Panama City Beach, Florida

This 55-and-better community on Florida’s Emerald Coast between Pensacola and Panama City is a short drive from the scenic Highway 30A corridor and convenient to Gulf Coast beaches and the Intracoastal Waterway. Residents can enjoy an active lifestyle while appreciating the natural environment. Homes priced from the $300,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Mediterra

Naples, Florida Communities Near the Beach
Naples, Florida

Buyers at this Florida Gulf Coast country club community gain access to two 18-hole Tom Fazio golf courses plus an upscale sports facility and a private beach club at nearby Bonita Beach. Homesites are priced from $328,000 to $1.925 million; New single-family luxury homes priced from $1.1 million to $7 million. Read More...

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NatureWalk at the Watersound Origins® Community

Watersound, Florida Communities Near the Beach
Watersound, Florida

Located in the Florida Panhandle, this new home community between Destin and Panama City offers a resort lifestyle near the beaches and attractions of 30A. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, walking & biking trails, tennis & pickleball courts, and access to Watersound Origins' golf course, footgolf, fitness facilities, and dock on Lake Powell. Homes priced from the $500,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Osprey Bay

Fort Myers, Florida Communities Near the Beach
Fort Myers, Florida

Osprey Bay is a 55+ community in Fort Myers, FL, offering active adults a vibrant coastal lifestyle near beaches, Sanibel Island, and local attractions. Amenities in the Southwest Florida retirement community include a clubhouse, resort pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, and social events like yoga and book clubs. Stylish, move-in-ready cottage homes feature open floor plans, gourmet kitchens, and charming porches, perfect for enjoying Florida’s Gulf Coast charm. Homes priced from $180,000 to $299,000. Read More...

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Palm Coast Plantation

Palm Coast, Florida Communities Near the Beach
Palm Coast, Florida

Palm Coast Plantation is a gated community in Northeast Florida, offering a serene lifestyle along the Intracoastal Waterway. Spanning 4,000 acres, this community blends classic Floridian architecture with lush greenery, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Residents enjoy access to a Key West-style clubhouse, a resort-style pool, tennis and basketball courts, a fitness center, and a boat ramp. The community features custom homes and estate properties, many with scenic views of the lake or waterway, making it ideal for both luxurious living and retirement. Prices coming soon. Read More...

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Palm Grove at Lakewood Ranch

Bradenton, Florida Communities Near the Beach
Bradenton, Florida

Palm Grove is a vibrant, gated community in Bradenton, Florida, offering residents a serene escape while being close to beaches, shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. This all-ages community boasts a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and various outdoor amenities including lakes, walking trails, playground, and more. Neal Communities provides a diverse selection of new low-maintenance homes, townhomes, and villas designed for modern living. Prices coming soon. Read More...

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Plantation Bay

Ormond Beach, Florida Communities Near the Beach
Ormond Beach, Florida

Located in the charming seaside town of Ormond Beach, midway between Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida, this established private golf and tennis community is home to 45 holes of championship golf, two full-service clubhouses including The Founders Club, a newly completed 40,500 sq ft Golf and Lifestyle Center, ten tennis courts, ten pickleball courts, a scenic pool pavilion, nature parks and miles of walking trails. Townhome Villas are priced from the $400,000s and Single-Family Custom Homes are priced from the $500,000s; Custom Estate Homes are priced from the $700,000s; with lease options available. Read More...

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Sailfish Point Country Club

Stuart, Florida Communities Near the Beach
Stuart, Florida

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal, this private sea island community offers five miles of shoreline, an oceanfront Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, a full-service marina with direct ocean access, and a beachfront country club. Nearly every home is waterfront or overlooks the golf course. Golf Villas, Patio Homes, Condos, and Estate homes from $1,500,000 - $47,000,000. Read More...

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The Club at Quail Ridge

Palm Beach County, Florida Communities Near the Beach
Palm Beach County, Florida

This established south Florida country club features two championship golf courses designed by Joe Lee, plus an active golf program. The Club at Quail Ridge also offers a fully staffed tennis center, fitness center and many social clubs and activities. It is a low-density community with Condos from the $250,000s to the $600,000s; Villas from the $600,000s to $2 million; Custom Homes from $1 million to $2 million. Read More...

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Veranda Bay

Flagler Beach, Florida Communities Near the Beach
Flagler Beach, Florida

Note: Must be a Florida resident to purchase Veranda Bay property. Situated along one mile of the Intracoastal Waterway, Veranda Bay is a new gated waterfront community near Flagler Beach, FL. About 90 minutes from both Jacksonville and Orlando, this Northeast Florida community includes a clubhouse, resort-style pools, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, dog park, walking trails, and more. Both waterfront and nature view homesites are available with a variety of unique floorplans in styles from Old Florida to Spanish Colonial to West Indies. Homesites are priced from the high $170,000s. Read More...

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Verandah

Fort Myers, Florida Communities Near the Beach
Fort Myers, Florida

New single-family homes for sale at this gated Southwest Florida country club community are surrounded by the greens and fairways of two championship golf courses and hundreds of acres of lakes and nature preserves. Homes priced from the $500,000s. Read More...

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Vistera of Venice

Nokomis, Florida Communities Near the Beach
Nokomis, Florida

Vistera of Venice is a new gated community offering single-family homes and paired villas in Venice, Florida. Located just east of I-75 near Sarasota, the community provides easy access to the vibrant downtown area, pristine Gulf Coast beaches, shopping, dining, schools, and medical facilities. A central amenity center features a pool, fitness center, and game room, while paved walking pathways and a bike share program encourage an active lifestyle. Home designs range from comfortable two- and three-bedroom villas to expansive three- to five-bedroom single-family homes. Priced from the $400,000s to the $600,000s. Read More...

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Waterset

Apollo Beach, Florida Communities Near the Beach
Apollo Beach, Florida

Waterset is a master-planned community located in Apollo Beach, Florida, just south of Tampa Bay. Designed on the belief that meaningful connections build a strong community, Waterset offers a variety of amenities including gathering places, parks and trails, and fitness stations. Waterset provides easy access to three major roadways along with shopping, dining, and entertainment. New homes are priced from the $400,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Cumberland Harbour

St. Marys, Georgia Communities Near the Beach
St. Marys, Georgia

The site of an HGTV Dream Home, this St. Marys, Georgia gated community is set on a 1,100-acre maritime peninsula surrounded by the St. Marys River, The North River, and the Intracoastal Waterway. Along with opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking & canoeing, residents have access to a central clubhouse, fitness center, aquatics center with three swimming pools, tennis courts, and walking & biking trails. Lots priced from $30,000 to $400,000; Homes from $425,000 to $1 million. Read More...

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Savannah Quarters®

Savannah, Georgia Communities Near the Beach
Savannah, Georgia

This charming master-planned community is located minutes from historic downtown Savannah. The Savannah Quarters Country Club features an 18-hole Greg Norman Signature golf course, swim and fitness center, tennis courts and playgrounds; over one-third of the community is dedicated to lakes, lagoons, nature preserves and parks. Single-Family Homes from the $300,000s to the $700,000s. Read More...

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The Landings

Savannah, Georgia Communities Near the Beach
Savannah, Georgia

This vibrant community on Skidaway Island, less than 10 miles south of historic Savannah, Georgia, has long been run by its debt-free homeowners association. The community has two deepwater marinas, 30 miles of walking and biking trails, playgrounds, a dog park, village shopping center, and Skidaway Farms. Other amenities include six championship golf courses, 31 tennis courts, pickleball, pools, clubhouses, and a fitness and wellness center. Lots priced from $250,000 to $2 million+; Single-Family Homes from $450,000 to $2 million+. Read More...

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Brunswick Forest

Leland, North Carolina Communities Near the Beach
Leland, North Carolina

Located on North Carolina's Cape Fear coast, just minutes from historic Wilmington, Brunswick Forest offers a wide array of neighborhoods and lifestyles. Amenities include 18 holes of championship golf at Cape Fear National®, a Clubhouse, Town Creek River Launch, Fitness & Wellness Center, parks, natural areas and more than 100 miles of pathways linking residences and amenities. Lots priced from the $150,000 to $250,000; Townhomes, Cottages, Villas and Single-Family Homes priced from the upper $300,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Compass Pointe

Leland, North Carolina Communities Near the Beach
Leland, North Carolina

Awarded the 2016 Bliss Award for “Best North Carolina Community of the Year,” Compass Pointe offers new homes, townhomes and lots for sale in a gated resort and retirement community near North Carolina's Cape Fear coast, with golf, tennis and other club amenities under development. Lots from $200,000+; Homes priced from the mid $500,000s to $1 million. Read More...

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Ocean Ridge Plantation Presented by ASAP Realty

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina Communities Near the Beach
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

90 holes of championship golf, coastal living, and protected woodlands are defining features of this community located between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC. Amenities include three clubhouses, a private beach club, tennis, racquetball, swimming, fitness, a nature park, and a community garden. Lots from the $14,000 to $250,000; Homes from $325,000 to over $800,000. Read More...

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Porters Neck Plantation

Wilmington, North Carolina Communities Near the Beach
Wilmington, North Carolina

Located 4 miles from the scenic port city of Wilmington, North Carolina, Porters Neck Plantation encompasses 675 acres of coastland adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway. With a Tom Fazio 18-hole championship course, ranked “Number #1 on the North Carolina Coast” by Golf Digest, the community also offers tennis, swimming pools, a sports center, dining and social activities in a family-oriented atmosphere. Patio Homes, Custom and Resale Homes from the $500,000 to $990,000. Read More...

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