Alma grabs her keys off their hook by the door before slipping past Henley into the hall. She turns back once Henley joins her to get the lock - and then gestures for Henley to lead the way. "True," she agrees. "It helps to be French, too, since people tend to know quieter ones to go to. Like any other locals know the good beaches where they're from, I guess."

Not that they don't still get crowded on busier weekends - and honestly, she's never really been much of a beach person.