Aiming for FI in the next ten years, where I would then ideally move to a coastal city to start my early retirement life. Does anyone have any experience or recommendations on BEST cities/states on the Atlantic coast for early retirement?
I'm a beach nut and would love to be in a mid-sized coastal city that is bike friendly, affordable, and tax-friendly. Also, not filled with old retirees--or a place that is dead in the winter. I like year-round livability and bustle. I initially thought Virginia Beach area because of the proximity to DC where I currently am, but there are many other coastal cities a bit further south that I'd never been to and would like to visit in the coming years. Wilmington NC? Charleston SC? Savannah GA? How about the Delaware beaches, although they seem old and sleepy on the offseason? Recommendations would be great, thanks!!