Your mother told me how old your Nana is, so I'll pass on guessing.  I've been to East Coast beaches from Boothbay Harbor, Maine to Key West &amp; to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches, my fav is Key West (not even a real beach, the sand is brought it, there are no real beaches in the Keys).  Because it's so far from 'civilization.'  I must say that I do like the Gulf Coast beaches around Fort Myers to Naples, FL, including Sanibel &amp; Captiva Islands.  But, also, I must say I like any beach.  For me "Life's a Beach" is so true.