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Recent Examples of oceanfront
The town is home to 35 different accommodations sprinkled along oceanfront El Mar Drive and its surrounding streets.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Near Cocoa Beach, just to the north in the central part of the county, hotels with hundreds of rooms and luxurious vacation rentals are already crowding the oceanfront – the type of development residents in the south end saw creeping into their area, too.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Following previous record sales—such as Jason Barry’s representation of a high-profile oceanfront purchase a few years ago—Del Mar and surrounding enclaves saw a surge in buyer activity, appreciation, and luxury development interest.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
An oceanfront compound just became San Diego County’s most expensive home.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Near Cocoa Beach, just to the north in the central part of the county, hotels with hundreds of rooms and luxurious vacation rentals are already crowding the oceanfront – the type of development residents in the south end saw creeping into their area, too.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Following previous record sales—such as Jason Barry’s representation of a high-profile oceanfront purchase a few years ago—Del Mar and surrounding enclaves saw a surge in buyer activity, appreciation, and luxury development interest.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
An oceanfront compound just became San Diego County’s most expensive home.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oceanfront
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The Lungomare Plaza, a waterfront promenade at the foot of the hotel, is lined with concept stores, a Japanese restaurant, and a fantastic gelateria (skip dessert upstairs and come down here instead).—
Jonnie Bayfield,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Picture the Tactile Dome—a pitch-black maze navigated entirely by touch—and the Fog Bridge, enveloping visitors in mist along the waterfront.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The 12 private beachfront acres include a massive lagoon pool, a 6,000-square-foot fitness center, tennis courts, a spa, and a private restaurant.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2026
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The beachfront Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences is sprinkled with vibrant gardens, sparkling pools, and accommodations ranging from cozy rooms to spacious villas.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Swimming is not advised on the island’s unpatrolled beaches and strong ocean currents are considered hazardous, especially along the eastern coast.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The beach was starting to get busy.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The shorefront is lined with some 400 buildings, including high-rise hotels and villas that can accommodate around 20,000 guests, according to North Korean state media.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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The private wooded parcel sits on 15.7 acres with 785 feet of shorefront on Pretty Marsh Harbor.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Palisades Charter High School will return to its main seaside campus Tuesday morning, more than one year after the deadly Palisades fire destroyed nearly 40% of the school and forced students and faculty into temporary classrooms during extensive reconstruction and environmental remediation.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Fish and chips are a seaside staple in England, but not like this.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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In fact, your desire to expand your perception of the world, the universe and of your purpose has likely been shifting like the sands of the beach, spinning on the foamy seashore.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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The National Park Service also manages nearly 400 other areas designated for their national significance as battlefields, military or historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, monuments, parkways, recreation areas, trails, rivers and preserves.—
Jeffrey C. Hallo,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Oceanfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oceanfront. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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