If you’re lucky enough to live by the coast, then you know that it comes with some benefits. For those not so lucky, let me tell you why you need to move, ASAP.

1. You can go to the beach anytime you want. This is an obvious one. It’s so important to take advantage of this beautiful creation of nature.
2. Tanning. Girls, guys, people of all kinds: tanning is a real chore. I don’t know about you, but it’s hard to lay there for an hour trying to get at least a half shade darker, yet there’s something about laying in the warm sand with the chill of the ocean breeze that makes it a little easier. You can listen to music or you can take a nap; getting a tan is essential for that summer glow.
3. The weather is always a little better. Here’s why this is true: water moderates the temperature; I learned this in my geography class so trust me on this.
4. Beach boys... everywhere. There’s a type of guy that tends to dominate the beach cities and that is the "surfer dudes." They have blue eyes, tan skin and salty blonde hair. Although they aren’t my type, they sure are pretty to look at.
5. Bonfires. In the summer, there are bonfires left and right. Why not eat hamburgers and S'mores all day? When you get hot, no worries, just take a dip into the large body of water next to you!
6. Surfing. Although in my 19 years of living by the coast, I haven’t learned to surf, but it’s still a possibility! Surfing is great when there are not any shark attacks. Also, you can take cool go-pro pictures/videos so it’s worth the Instagram.
7. Beach waves. The ideal hairstyle for every girl is the beach waves. They make hair products to mimic this very phenomenon. However, when you live by the water, there is no hair product needed! All you need is salt water action and those beach waves are yours. Oh, and guys, we like those waves on you too (refer back to number 3).
8. You’re happier. It’s been studied that people who live by the water are happier. We need a break from the stress of school or work. The ocean is so relaxing that it seems to wash away all your worries and responsibilities.
9. Better skin. Fun fact, sand is a natural exfoliant. So if you wanna stay young and have perfect skin, dab a little sea water where it counts.
10. Romantic walks on the beach. Who said this can’t be a reality? Have dinner by the beach and then you and your soulmate can take a long stroll on the sand where you, hopefully, bond over literature and classic movies. That’s a thing, right?

I hope I've made you inland lovers a little jealous! I'm not sure about you, but relaxing in some soft sand with an ocean breeze sounds just about perfect to me.