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I live near the beach vs I live close to the beach

Both phrases are correct and express the same idea, indicating proximity to the beach. They are interchangeable in this context.
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I live near the beach

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate proximity to the beach.

This phrase is used to express that someone's residence is in close proximity to the beach.

Examples:

  • I live near the beach, so I can walk there every morning.
  • She lives near the beach, which is perfect for her love of surfing.
  • Do you live near the beach? It must be nice to have such easy access to the ocean.
  • Living near the beach has its advantages, like beautiful sunsets every evening.
  • Our house is near the beach, so we often hear the sound of waves crashing at night.
  • Jan 22, 2022 ... I live near the beach part of valguero I'll put a picture up. Red dot is where I live. I'm near a small river where there is a waterfall above it.
  • Feb 20, 2021 ... whitbit101 on February 20, 2021: "me every 6 months when I remember I live near the beach".
  • Jul 18, 2013 ... My family and I spent the weekend of my birthday at Monterico, a beach in Guatemala. Most people think that I live near the beach, but they are wrong.
  • Dec 5, 2023 ... 13K likes, 22 comments - jadennedwards on December 5, 2023: "forgot I live near the beach for a second".
  • Jan 1, 2002 ... Q: I live near the beach and do 30 minute to 1 hour runs on the beach. I have heard that running on sand is not good for my knees, ankles, ...
  • Sep 3, 2009 ... Even though I live near the beach, last year I did stay at a hotel next to Disneyland for 3 nights to get the maximum enjoyment out of our 3 ...
  • May 13, 2013 ... Is this a display issue or is it in the camera. Is it worth getting fixed. It is probably a salt water issue as I live near the beach.
  • May 24, 2009 ... I live near the beach, and I can easily carry the kite home with the struts inflated. I wanted to ask the community's opinion about whether ...
  • Apr 13, 2020 ... I live near the beach and would like a good Crosstrek bike rack (tailgate ideally) for two beach cruisers. Can anyone recommend one?
  • Jan 16, 2014 ... I live near the beach, which would be a good source of pretty stones to decorate my axolotl tank. But is it safe to use these?

Alternatives:

  • I live close to the beach
  • I live by the beach
  • I live next to the beach
  • I live a stone's throw away from the beach
  • I live within walking distance of the beach

I live close to the beach

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate proximity to the beach.

This phrase is used to express that someone's residence is in close proximity to the beach.

Examples:

  • I live close to the beach, so I can hear the waves at night.
  • She lives close to the beach, which is great for morning walks along the shore.
  • Do you live close to the beach? It must be wonderful to have the ocean nearby.
  • Living close to the beach means we can enjoy the sea breeze all the time.
  • Our apartment is close to the beach, so we often go for a swim after work.
  • Nov 6, 2023 ... ... i live close to the beach, will that affect it as-well? Question. r ...
  • Dec 27, 2022 ... Surfing, like riding bikes, is an endless pursuit. Bikes already provide my pursuit but the longer I live close to the beach, the stronger the ...
  • Jan 14, 2010 ... What do you think of saying "I live close to the beach"? If someone lives ten minutes from the beach, can he say, "I live by the beach ...
  • Feb 2, 2023 ... I live close to the beach in Charleston sc. I've been wondering if harvesting beach sand during low tide would benefit my tank. Maybe place in ...
  • May 20, 2015 ... I live close to the beach here in Myrtle Beach. To say that it is nice is a brutally understated point. IT'S SATURDAY every day. Even when ...
  • Apr 15, 2014 ... I live close to the beach and we don't go there often either. Strange. EE: Were you a Star Tours fan before working on this project? Stephen ...
  • I live close to the beach and the bush, so I get the best of both worlds, and (some have told me it's weird but) I really love a good walk in the rain! An ...
  • Jul 2, 2014 ... Most people suggest I live close to the beach. I am constantly told that is what this city is all about. I haven't got the heart to tell ...
  • I feel fortunate that I live close to the beach and have been able to spend a few weekends a year walking the shores of the Carolinas. Beside that I have ...
  • I live close to the beach, but I rarely go because I burn so easily in the sun. I live just outside historical Charleston, South Carolina, and I love ...

Alternatives:

  • I live near the beach
  • I live by the beach
  • I live next to the beach
  • I live a stone's throw away from the beach
  • I live within walking distance of the beach

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