Q.What shrubs are best for ocean front home, hot sun , salty soil?
Have planted snowballs which were a failure.
You are in growing zone 7.
Some suggestions; Eastern Sweetshrub, Coastal Sweet Pepperbush, Inkberry.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-evergreen-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-bushes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-drought-tolerant-bushes.htm
Also please check with your local garden centers for specific regional plantings; they often have test gardens or you to see mature plantings.