Where can I find ocean, mountains, and snow ... in one city/place? (live in, beach)

[nycricanpapi]

In NY

[NoMoss]

I am also going to suggest Seward, AK.

[fjalt]

You're describing New Zealand, tropical beaches and spectacular mountains all in one place!

[Huge Foodie 215]

Originally Posted by nycricanpapi

In NY

As much as I love New York, I hope this was not a serious response. Even I think that's a stupid response.

On the East Coast, you could always live in Baltimore: relative proximity to the Appalachians and right near the shore (water is warmer than the Pacific as well)

Portland, Maine is also another good choice. It's relatively near to Vermont's ski resorts and right on the ocean.

[cjg5]

Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kenai, Soldotna, Valdez.

[nslander]

Mt Baldy, 45 miles from DTLA. Lifts are open: Home

There's an ocean nearby as well.

[Inkpoe]

Originally Posted by takingthechance

Right now the closest thing that I'm finding to what I'm looking for is Bellingham, WA. But I worry about this area after reading the Ugly Truth thread :P

What exactly about that thread scares you?

[cjg5]

Bellingham? We need Lamplight in here!

[tigre79]

Originally Posted by sav858

There is no skiing on the Big Island as there are no ski resorts or lifts.

While I do doubt that there's really much skiing going on in Hawaii, you don't need a ski lift or a resort to ski/snowboard. We don't have either of those things here, but somehow it's still a world-renowned snowsports destination. Where there's powder and steep mountains, people will find a way.

If you want snow at sea level (and you can get a whole lot of it here), mountains in your backyard, and a harbor you can walk to, coastal Alaska has the answer. But there's a bit more to living here than the scenery.

[cpterp]

Maryland, which is known as "America in Miniature," is the smallest state with all 3: snow, sand, and (real) mountains.