I live in a/the small town near a/the sea.

[Freeguy]

Which one is correct?

1. I live in a small town near the sea.
2. I live in the small town near the sea.

I would choose the latter.

 

[charliedeut]

Without more context, I would use the first one.

The second one would be used if:
- The town has been mentioned before.
- There is only one small town near the sea.