1. Fresh seafood is at your fingertips

Lobster, shrimp, cod, haddock, you name it. You take it for granted and seafood from anywhere else just isn't the same.

2. On a beautiful day, you can head to the beach without having to drive hours

3. Nautical patterns & vineyard vines become part of your everyday wardrobe

4. You find it funny that people come from all over the place to vacation close to your home

You can spot the tourists from a mile away.

5. You can choose from a variety of beaches to go to

You definitely have your favorites but you're willing to switch up your beach plans when you have to.

6. You can escape to your summer house on the water any time

Need some fresh air? You know just where to go.

7. Putting on sunscreen is like second nature

You've got every degree SPF depending on how strong the UV rays are that day.

8. A cloudy day is still a beach day

Sun or no sun you're always down for some salty air and sand.

9. You’re a pro tuber

You've learned a thing or two and you know how to hold on for dear life.

10. You got your boating license before you got your driver’s license

And you think it's totally normal.

11. You can wear your bathing suit to the grocery store

And it's totally normal.

12. You’re more than used to the offshore breeze and wouldn’t have it any other way

Voluminous hair is the new trend.

13. You’re a natural at making campfires on the beach

Your cabinets are always stocked with graham crackers, Hershey's chocolate, and marshmallows.

14. Shoes don’t exist in the summer and your feet are used to it

No shoes, no problem.

15. Your collection of sea glass is constantly growing

But it's never enough, you need more.