Coastal is not just a unique geographical place, decorating style, or pop in of food.

For the stylish tastemaker, it provides the best seaside spots to shop, dine, and explore.

Coastal is a state of mind, an escape to the good lifeto be enjoyed barefoot, of course.

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Ginny Stimpson’s Bay House Sleeping Porch in Fairhope, AL

Cocoa Beach Florida with the Cocoa Pier in the background with a beautiful sunrise

Marathon, Fl – One of the best water views in the state during sunset is from the Sunset Grill & Bar in Marathon, Fl. Photo by Peter W Cross

Cape Charles

Coastal Dining

2. A Formal(ish) Dining Room

Caribbean Bushwacker

Beach House Bathroom

This St. Kitts great room features dark stained wood—a frequent feature of island design—but also retains an airy feeling thanks to its vaulted ceilings, creamy walls, and natural fiber rugs.

An open floorplan allows this dining room to live large, and white furniture and walls make it feel more spacious.

New Smyrna Beach Rambling wood building, dirt parking lot, light fixtures provided by beer companies, sign warning that untended children will be used for crab bait. Yes indeed, here stands a classic dive. Anything fried is good, and the steamed rock shr

Gasparilla Island, Florida

Aerial view of historic St. Augustine, Florida

Grayton Beach FL

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A feast worth the journey at Old Salty’s Restaurant

Key West Beach, Florida Keys

Fried oysters on a plate with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.