Our house in Melbourne is 5 minutes from the beach by car and the place we are renting in wa for the next 12 months backs onto the beach.

I would have thought id go more often than I actually do, but we still take the kids on weekends when its warm. I find I don't go much on my own with the kids though, only when dh is around. I find watching both kids to ensure the don't drown more stressful than fun! I love the atmosphere near the ocean though, just driving along the water when going to the shops is lovely.