"on the beach" vs "at the beach"

Liza · #1 (permalink) Mon Dec 08, 2008 19:58 pm *"on the beach" vs "at the beach"*

Hi,

Could you tell me which is better?

We rented a nice house on the beach.
We rented a nice house at the beach.

Thanx
Liza

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Tue Dec 09, 2008 3:26 am *"on the beach" vs "at the beach"*

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Both are fine.
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Arindam · #3 (permalink) Tue Dec 09, 2008 4:33 am *on OR at the beach*

yes, both are ok, but perhaps 'on the beach' expresses a stronger proximity to the beach (as in the house is located right on the beach).

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