Beachfront Bargain Hunt

A Florida couple has always dreamed of owning a beach house, but waterfront property around Tampa is too expensive. While researching possible locations internationally, they decide to check out property in the small surf community of Jaco, Costa Rica.

A family of four from Atlanta search white sand beaches to find a relaxing getaway in Destin, Florida. With home prices along the crystal clear waters piling over $10 million, they'll need some help finding a budget-friendly fortress for under $199,000.

Searching for the conveniences of a year-round residence, two real estate agents hunt for a permanent beach home for their family in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, for under $350,000.

After living landlocked in Atlanta, a new job offer provides a couple with the opportunity to relocate to the quiet shores of Panama City Beach, Florida. They'll need to find a place large enough to accommodate their four kids while staying under budget.

Bryan and Taylor live within a planned community in the town of Kill Devil Hills, along the Outer Banks of North Carolina. They're engaged to be married and while planning for the wedding they're also in the process of finding a new home. Bryan and Taylor's current residence is far from the water, and they would really love to find a house that's either on the beach or the sound. But with a budget of $275,000, Bryan and Taylor aren't sure if they'll be able to find a property that meets their requirements.

An Ohio family of five fell in love with the Siesta Key area of Florida, and after years of renting a vacation place, they're finally ready to purchase a condo to call their own.

After falling in love with the location during their vow renewal, an Ohio family of four hopes to buy a condo in St. Thomas on the US Virgin Islands for under $325,000.

After years of renting, a family of five is ready to plant their roots and purchase a beach home in Port Aransas, Texas, for under $325,000. While they agree on most things, they've discovered that they differ on the condition of their future home.

Born and raised in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, a woman is ready to fully commit to an island life of ease. After years of renting in the downtown Charlotte Amalie area, she's ready to escape the hustle and bustle with her first home in the hills.

Shane and Justin currently live in El Campo, Texas, and wish that they lived closer to the water. Justin has visited Palacios since childhood and both of them have friends in the area. With real estate on the rise, now seems like the perfect time to take the plunge and purchase a place of their own in Palacios. With the help of real estate agent Lin Hutzenbiler, they hope to find the perfect beachfront getaway for under $375,000.

A family of four is looking to find a house to rent out during the peak season and enjoy in the winter in Avon, North Carolina. With some help, they hope to find the perfect off-season escape for under $325,000.

A New Orleans couple is finally fulfilling their dream of owning a home at their favorite relaxation spot and weekend getaway in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. After a disciplined period of saving, they have $325,000 to find their perfect vacation home.

Andrew and Erin are from Phoenix, Maryland, and have two daughters. With all the kid-friendly attractions Ocean City has to offer, they decide it would be the ideal place to spend some quality family time together. With a boat in tow, they hope to find a place right on the water for under $325,000.

Danielle, Michelle and Mike grew up renting summer houses with their family in Manahawkin, New Jersey. As a gateway to the resort destination of Long Beach Island, Manahawkin has a residential feel with close proximity to an area booming with family fun. With Danielle living in Boston and Michelle and Mike living in Northern New Jersey, the shore is the perfect place for these siblings to get together, return to their childhood roots and find a family vacation home for under $350,000.

After making multiple trips to and from Mexico became problematic, a couple hopes to purchase a vacation home in their own backyard on one of Washington's San Juan Islands within their firm budget of $375,000.

A beach-loving couple wants to move closer to the water in Morro Bay, California. With West Coast prices quickly climbing out of reach, they hope to find the perfect beachfront home right on the water for under $375,000.

Hartsville, South Carolina, couple Mark and Robin find very little time for relaxation between work and their hectic family schedule. Growing up, Robin spent summers vacationing along the shores of South Carolina's Grand Strand, and they've decided this would be the perfect place to find a weekend family getaway. With a budget of $300,000, Mark and Robin hope to find a beach house with boat access that will provide lasting memories with family and friends.

Mark and Josephine live in San Francisco, California, along with Josephine's 14-year-old daughter, Ibby. After coming to Kailua Kona, Hawaii, for their engagement, they immediately fell in love with the location. For Josephine, it reminds her of growing up in the Philippines, and she wants to share that experience with her daughter. With the help of a real estate agent, they hope to find the perfect tropical retreat for under $350,000.

Rhode Island natives who are tired of renting in Narragansett dive into Warwick's housing market. With a budget of $215,000, they're looking for their first home in the Ocean State that offers access to their family, work and favorite activities.

High school sweethearts look to Long Beach Island off the coast of New Jersey to purchase their first home. With a budget of $299,000, they're ready to embrace the beachfront lifestyle.

Inspired by a family vacation, a woman wants a fresh start in Gulfport, Mississippi. With some help from a friend, she's hoping to find her change of scenery in a for a beach house for under $350,000.

Catherine and Andrea live in Meriden, Connecticut, and are soon to be married. But before they walk down the aisle, they're hoping to find a weekend getaway in the coastal community of Westerly, Rhode Island. Catherine spent her childhood vacationing along the shores of Westerly and feels there would be no better place to relax and unwind after a busy week. Andrea loves the idea of a beach house but isn't so sure they'll be able to find a property within their budget of $375,000, so they enlist the help of a local real estate agent to aid in their search for an affordable seaside retreat.

Phillip and Jordan love visiting Cape Charles, Virginia, with their three young sons. Located along the Chesapeake Bay just 90 minutes from their home in Suffolk, Cape Charles is the perfect place to visit the beach and relax. Wanting to take advantage of the small beach town feel and historical charm, this family is seeking a historical beach home with a budget of $375,000.

Bill is a high school teacher and coach from Camarillo, California. He has been visiting and renting in Maui for over six years but has finally saved enough to purchase a place of his own. With diverse landscapes and breathtaking scenery, this Hawaiian island is the perfect place for Bill to unwind during his summers off. A local real estate agent helps Bill find a dream vacation home of his own for under $300,000.

At home in Austin, Texas, Jeremy and Shannah are three to four hours from the Gulf to Mexico but feel that the beautiful turquoise waters of Mexico's Caribbean coast are better suited for their scuba and snorkeling needs. Specifically interested in the undeveloped paradise of Costa Maya, the couple is hoping to find a waterfront home with separate units so they can rent to visitors and cover their mortgage. Can Jeremy and Shannah find their own little slice of heaven for under $399,000?

Going on vacation once a year is difficult to schedule and extremely expensive for Chris, Lesli and their four children. Chris and Lesli want a vacation property close to their Houston, Texas, home and think having an affordable retreat in the Gulf Coast community of Surfside Beach, Texas, is perfect. With the help of a local agent, the couple hopes to find their ideal waterfront oasis for $250,000 or less.

After living in the Jonesport-Beals area of Maine their entire lives, Stephen and Heidi want to upgrade from ocean views to oceanfront living. Stephen is a commercial lobster fisherman, so they are hoping to find a waterfront home with a dock, allowing less time at the marina and more time for family fun. A local real estate agent helps the couple find a permanent residence on Maine's rugged gulf beaches to live, work and play for under $350,000.

San Francisco couple Frank and Margaret have always wanted a beachfront property but cool Pacific waters and expensive real estate prices have prevented this dream from becoming a reality. Now they've decided to extend their search to the warm beaches of the Isle of Palms just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. However, with a limited amount of inventory available, they hope their real estate agent can find them the perfect vacation getaway without breaking the bank.

Tired of the hectic city life in Atlanta, Lindsey is dreaming of a house on the water in her hometown of Melbourne Beach, Florida. Surprisingly, her property in Atlanta sold quicker than expected, and she needs to find her new home as soon as possible. With the help of her daughter, Virginia, and a local real estate agent, Lindsey hopes to find the beach house of her dreams for $395,000 or less.

Shannon has been working and saving her entire life for the opportunity to purchase a beach home. Her two children have traveled the world with her, and they've all decided that Akumal, Mexico, is the ideal spot for a family getaway. They hope to find the perfect vacation home on the Caribbean Sea for under $390,000.

A Phoenix, AZ, family is tired of living in the desert and is looking to move full-time to the beach. After watching a variety of travel shows, they've fallen in love with the tropical island of Roatan, Honduras. Will they be able to find their perfect seaside home and relocate under budget?

Brooke, Corey and their four children have always enjoyed a day at the beach. Recently Brooke's grandmother, a native of Southern California, moved in with them and expressed her interest to return to life on the coast. After taking several road trips in their RV, the family caught the beach bug and decided to check out properties in Crescent City, California. Brimming with outdoor adventure, this small town offers them easy access to picturesque state parks, magnificent redwoods and the stunning Pacific Ocean. Now they're looking for the perfect beachfront vacation home for under $399,000.

In North Reading, Massachusetts, a husband hopes to convince his wife that purchasing a beachfront property would provide them and their three children with the perfect vacation getaway. He feels that the North Shore of Massachusetts would be the ideal location, as it offers a variety of quaint beach towns that the entire family enjoys. With the help of a local real estate agent, he hopes to persuade her by finding an affordable property listed for $299,000 or less.

After years of saving and countless trips to Mexico, Kenn and Paddy are ready for the life-changing adventure of running their own business. They love the lifestyle and culture of the small fishing village of Chelem, Mexico, and they've enlisted the help of local real estate agent to show them a tropical beachside property they can call home and turn into a bustling bed and breakfast, all for only $195,000.

Fed up with the rising costs of vacations, a couple sets out to make their dreams of owning a beach home a reality. The couple decides that St. Croix, the largest of the US Virgin Islands, would be the perfect place for a retreat along the Caribbean Sea after only one visit. Aware of the affordable housing market but unsure of where to start the house hunt, the couple uses an agent to help find their ideal private oasis while staying under budget.

A football family of four lives a busy life of sports in Katy, Texas. They'd like to find a vacation house in Galveston, Texas, to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend more quality time together. With the help of a local real estate agent, they hope to find the perfect beachfront home for under $399,000.

Sevket and Selim work long hours at their business in Jackson, New Jersey. Growing up in Turkey, the brothers were landlocked, so they've always dreamed of owning a house on the beach. Now, they are looking for a home their entire family can enjoy. With the help of their real estate agent, Sevket and Selim hope to find the perfect beachfront property for under $399,000.

Chase and Anna Claire grew up vacationing in Destin, Florida, and want to purchase a property to give their kids the same experiences. The couple also wants to rent the property when they're away, so they enlist a local real estate agent to help them find a condo overlooking the emerald waters for up to $350,000.

A large blended family shops for a vacation home in Panama City Beach, FL. The family visits the area frequently and enjoys its luxurious white sands, rolling emerald waves and the fact that the tropical-feeling vacation area is only six hours from their homes in Georgia and Alabama. Aside from the picturesque natural beauty, the family also notices the booming vacation rental market and is ready to purchase a beachfront condo they can rent out to other families. Will they find their dream beachfront vacation spot on their budget?

A couple that grew up living on the water and spending time on the beach begin longing for their waterfront memories after living in land-locked Oklahoma. The family loves vacationing in the quaint town of Freeport, TX, and decides to find their forever home there. Will they find their perfect beachfront vacation home and once again live by the sea?

A couple and their two children from Valdosta, Georgia, have rented vacation properties in Miramar Beach, Florida, for years. Now, the couple hopes to generate a rental income of their own to supplement their purchase of a vacation home. With the help of a local agent, they look to purchase the perfect waterfront condo for under $380,000.

Chris and Rowena live in East Kingston, New Hampshire, with their three children. They love Hampton Beach and all the great family attractions that it offers, but they're tired of sitting in traffic during the commute. Owning a beachfront place of their own will give them more time to spend together as a family, so they're shopping for the perfect beachfront condo for under $400,000.

Jonathan and Riley are high school sweethearts who grew up together in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. They've since moved away but frequently return with their two kids in tow to visit family and friends. The couple wants their children to enjoy the same beach lifestyle they had growing up, so they hope to find the perfect waterfront retreat in their hometown for under $370,000.

Father-son duo Steve and Kyle are busy accountants that work tirelessly through their hectic season, and when it's all over they're ready to relax and get away. They're looking for a beachfront vacation home for their family in the Wildwoods of New Jersey. Situated on a barrier island, this family beach destination welcomes visitors with the sights and sounds of its legendary boardwalk, set alongside a five-mile stretch of beach. With the help of a local agent, father and son search for an oceanfront crash pad that meets all their needs for under $200,000.

A couple gets a jump-start on their family vacations by buying a condo overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in beautiful Pensacola Beach, FL. They both have wonderful childhood memories of visiting the area and want their two children to have the same positive experience in their own vacation home. Will the family find the perfect beachfront condo for quality family time like they've envisioned?

A couple in Portland, Oregon, is tired of the traffic and commotion of their expanding city and are ready to get away with their young daughter to a vacation house outside of town. Being on the beach is their main priority, so the affordability of the Long Beach Peninsula in Washington, combined with its manageable driving distance from Portland, makes it the perfect fit. A secluded getaway with a chain of coastal towns, the couple sets their sights on Ocean Park to relax and unwind on the area's untouched Pacific beaches for under $375,000.

Growing up in the area of Orange Beach, Alabama, Jamie and Jamie spent a lot of time on the sand, but their life with three children it has made it difficult to catch a break on the beach. Conveniently located only 20 minutes from their home, Jamie and Jamie feel that purchasing a beachfront property in Orange Beach is a great opportunity to spend more time with their children. They're turning to their friend and local real estate agent to help them find a fun-filled vacation condo with a view, all for under $340,000.

Dominique has always dreamed of owning a beachfront home on the California coast. Unfortunately, she hasn't been able to find an affordable property, so Dominique has decided to expand her search across the country to the tropical shores of Pompano Beach, Florida. With help of her friend and a local real estate agent, Dominique hopes to find her own pad in the sand for under $350,000.

Tyler and Madi own and operate a seafood catering business in Carolina Beach, N.C. and are tired of renting a place with their dog.

A Texas father-daughter team searches for the perfect vacation spot in La Ceiba, Honduras. After visiting many times, they've fallen in love with the adventurous aspect of the area's jungles and La Ceiba's location in the northern part of the country. The duo is ready for their next venture but will they have the budget for the seaside home of their dreams?

Aslam, Cindy and their daughter Sam have recently discovered the beautiful waters of Puerto Escondido, Mexico, and are ready to purchase a beachfront property.

A New Mexico family leaves the mountains behind for the coastline of Crystal Beach, Texas where they can be close to friends and family, scour the surf for treasures and have fun gulf-side tailgating.

After living in Lucerne Valley for the past ten years, a family is ready to leave the Southern Californian desert and move back to the lush coastline of the Pacific Northwest. They want to purchase a permanent beachfront home along the shores of Whidbey Island, Washington, for $499,000 or less.

Jessica and Geoff own a five bedroom house in Pooler, Ga., but are willing to downsize to live along the waters of Tybee Island. They are flexible when it comes to the amount of space as long as it doesn't go over their $399,000 budget.

An Alabama couple and their three children visit Dauphin Island for the first time to find a vacation retreat for under $265,000. During their search, they explore the area's panoramic views, historic sites and plethora of family activies.

After four years of being in a relationship but living 45-minutes apart, a couple decides to purchase an oceanfront rendezvous in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. With a budget of $499,000, they hope to find a home directly on the beach that could also produce rental income when they're not there. Will they find the perfect beach home where they can spend more time together?

An Alabama couple and their three children visit Dauphin Island for the first time to find a vacation retreat for under $265,000. During their search, they explore the area's panoramic views, historic sites and plethora of family activies.

A Florida family decides it's time to stop packing for vacation and move full-time to their favorite relaxation spot of Cocoa Beach. Their oldest daughter comes along to help them find their dream waterfront vacation home while staying under budget. Will they find the beach home of their dreams?

A family of six that recently moved to Gold Beach, Oregon, loves the area and its proximity to the beach, but the apartment they're renting is getting tight on space. With a budget of $395,000, they hope to find a full-time beachfront home that's big enough for the entire family.

A Connecticut bail bondsman looks to escape his hectic schedule and spend more time with his family with a vacation property in Chuburna Puerto, Mexico. This quaint and carefree fishing village offers everything for busy beach-goers who crave access to the amenities of larger cities as well as stunning stretches of peaceful, undiscovered sands. The area's surging real estate market has prices on the rise so this family of four is cruising the coast to find a much-needed retreat without breaking the bank.

After 15 years of vacationing along the Washington coast, a couple decides they want to raise their daughter in the Ocean Park area. They look for a permanent family home for under $375,000 that offers everything they love about the area -- the small-town feel, gorgeous views and proximity to the beach from their back door.