I'm thinking of moving to this area .where is the best area for living ??

I may have a job that would be in Macksville and Nambucca heads and I would be interested in living somewhere near the ocean with good bike riding and dog walking areas as well as nice surf,but more a friendly local area not too touristy. I would need to rent first any ideas my work will be around Macksville and Nambucca Heads