The coast seems to stretch on for miles in either direction.  The ocean itself has receded some and the tide has not yet rolled in.  The water laps half-heartedly at the sand and the glistening shades of seashells dot the wet sand.  All around the sand gleams a shade of white.
Coast, Shore
there is the lighthouse keeper on his daily walk up the boardwalk.
a woman walking the beach
I like the ocean breeze. I live near the water. My family grew up working in the sea.
Hello! Do you come here often? I work in the lighthouse. I work very long hours to make my keep Tell me more... what's it like?  I watch for ships in the night. I guide them in one by one. Do you have a family by chance?  I do not have time for family!. Do you have family? Sadly I do. I can't afford to feed them and am in desperate need. My family grew up working out on sea so i feel as though i could be of some help.  What are you looking for or do? Maybe this can provide some value to you. I would love to work for you in exchange.  What is this? A paper in a bottle? Yes. I found it while walking on the beach. It may contain something valuable written on it.  Possibly, but I cannot read... Can you?