What are coastal cities?

Coastal cities are cities that sit right next to the ocean, just like a cookie sits on a plate.

Imagine you have a big bowl of water, that's like the ocean. Now, if you put a tiny house right at the edge of the bowl, where the water and air meet, that’s like a coastal city! These cities get to play with both land and sea, they can have beaches, boats, and even fish markets.

• They often have beaches, which are like big sandy playgrounds for kids.
• People in these cities might use boats or fishing nets, just like how you use a spoon to eat your cereal.
• Some of them are very busy, with lots of people coming and going, kind of like when all your friends come over for a party!

Coastal cities are like the best of both worlds: they get to enjoy the fun of the ocean and the comfort of being in a city.