Sorry, have to agree with Fredwina. If you're looking for "cute", you'll have to raise your bid quite a bit. $600k just might get you into a starter condo. I live about 3 miles from the beach. The modest, 1950's-style houses start at about $800k... and my neighborhood isn't even considered very fashionable. But, it's safe and I have easy access to all the bike paths.