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
a woman walking the beach
there is the lighthouse keeper on his daily walk up the boardwalk.
I make sure the lighthouse works. I work long hours. I do not like ships coming into shore.
Hello down there! hello sir how are you today Oh, just tired from a long day's work. What are you doing out so late? i love coming to the beach And I love seeing a beautiful woman walking on it. ahh well thank you Did you just...call me the most handsome lighthouse keeper you've ever seen? no i never said that, thats quite creepy I heard you say it. you fool dont come near me I'm way up here! But if you wish, I'll come down... i will have the king take your head