Coastal Living
“Coastal” is not just a unique geographical place, decorating style, or type of food. For the stylish tastemaker, it provides the best seaside spots to shop, dine, and explore. For the active family, it serves as inspiration for annual summer traditions, personal collections, and casual celebrations. And for the empty-nesters, it offers a link to the friendly charm of small-town life and the unforgettable joys of taking the trip of a lifetime, every year. Coastal is a state of mind, an escape to the good life—to be enjoyed barefoot, of course.
Explore Coastal Living
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55 Comfy Coastal Cottage Room Ideas
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26 Coastal Design Trends To Bring Timeless Style To Your Home
![On the shaded shore of Spring Island (a former cotton plantation) where the winding Colleton River empties into the Atlantic. “We knew the relationship to the water was the most important element,” says architectural designer James Strickland.](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/TD_7S28BkgWZks8YapBbbhSiKx8=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/south-carolina-river-cottage-exterior_0-2000-eaba684be39d4132a7ff4f953984c371.jpg)
8 Charming Beach House Exteriors
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What Is A Bushwacker? The Best Milkshake Cocktail Ever
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31 Beautiful And Tranquil Beach House Bathrooms Inspired By The Coast
![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.](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/vhTRkbymteGrp3MvITNgwVuWqYE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/elebash_1113_02-2000-d93cd8f43c274b0f8d95f2805c75a55d.jpg)
57 Island Room Ideas For Instant Relaxation
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23 Laid-Back Interiors That Exude Key West Style
![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](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/6QlP-SOVrbS7x3V62ZOBOBLUpf0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/jbs-fish-camp-new-smyrna-beach-2000-f738e1ddf4ea449488a0a54f1df14159.jpeg)
The 15 Best Seafood Dives In Florida
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The Best Seafood Dives in Maryland
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The 12 Beach Chairs We Love The Most
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The 15 Best Affordable Small Towns To Live In
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7 Best Places To Live On The Coast
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The 20 Best Beach Towns For Retirement
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5 Beach Towns You Can Actually Afford
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8 Southern Beaches Where You Can Drive Right Up To The Water