Explore Floating Living
Floating Destinations
Discover waterfront cities and floating home communities across North America —
from full-time floating neighborhoods to seasonal waterfront escapes.
The Floating Residence highlights a curated selection of waterfront cities
and floating home communities intended to inspire exploration and showcase
the diversity of floating living opportunities available for both full-time
residents and seasonal waterfront lifestyles.
Year-Round Living
Full-Time Floating Home Destinations
Established waterfront cities and floating home communities where residents
enjoy life on the water year-round.
Seattle, Washington
One of North America’s most iconic floating home markets, known for
Lake Union, urban access, and long-established floating communities.
Portland, Oregon
Home to a rich floating home culture along the Columbia River,
Willamette River, and Multnomah Channel.
San Francisco Bay Area
A distinctive floating lifestyle shaped by Sausalito, waterfront artistry,
bay views, and historic floating communities.
Vancouver, British Columbia
A scenic Pacific Northwest destination with access to protected waterways,
marinas, and coastal living.
Seasonal Living
Seasonal Waterfront Escapes
Destinations ideal for second homes, vacation retreats, marina living,
and seasonal waterfront lifestyles.
Miami, Florida
Warm-weather waterfront living with access to boating, coastal culture,
luxury marinas, and tropical scenery.
The Caribbean
Crystal-clear waters, island marina living, tropical waterfront retreats,
and year-round boating culture across some of the world’s most desirable
coastal destinations.
San Diego, California
A relaxed Southern California waterfront market with year-round sunshine,
marina access, and coastal appeal.
Santa Barbara, California
Coastal elegance, marina living, Mediterranean architecture, and relaxed
Southern California waterfront culture along the Pacific coast.
Charleston, South Carolina
Historic coastal charm, Southern waterfront living, and access to scenic
waterways and marina communities.
Houston Area, Texas
An emerging waterfront lifestyle market featuring marina communities,
Gulf Coast access, boating culture, and growing interest in alternative
waterfront living.
Nashville, Tennessee
An emerging inland waterfront lifestyle destination with river access,
recreation, and growing interest in unique living.
Featured Region
Portland’s Floating Home Communities
The Portland region is one of the most important floating home markets in
the United States, with communities located along the Columbia River,
Willamette River, and Multnomah Channel.
From peaceful riverfront neighborhoods to established floating home moorages,
Portland offers a rare combination of natural beauty, community culture,
and year-round waterfront living.
Find the Floating Lifestyle That Fits You
Whether you are searching for a full-time floating residence, a seasonal
waterfront retreat, or simply exploring what life on the water could look
like, The Floating Residence is your guide.
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