I like the thought of the coast but not actually living there. I hated the Keys. We choose TV because of the various zoning /deed compliance and rules. However Central Florida is too cold and Central Florida is going to continue to get very very congested which to me is a real turn off because I moved here to get away from the rat race but just when you want to quit they pull you back in.
One of my favorite places in the US is Laguana Niguel especially around Dana Point.