In the middle 70's I lived in Salisbury. I visited Bournemouth, North Bourne and Poole on a weekly basis. Nice area. I would love to live near the sea.
Where I do live is country side. Beautiful but not near the sea.
I have always lived in Bournemouth but rarely visit the sea. I enjoyed walking my dogs on the beach in the off-season. It gets too busy and packed in the summer. I prefer to visit the countryside, especially the New Forest. I can go there and see the fauna, favourite places for deer and badgers. It is very peaceful, mic. Bournemouth is a good location.