East Coasts Coastal Charm Towns

Bar Harbor, ME
Known for beaches, celebrity residents, history, lakes, mountain vista views, national park, unspoiled landscape and valleys.

Bayfield, WI
Known for caves, cliffs, lighthouses, museums, state parks and  workshops.

Boothbay, ME “Boating Capital of New England“
Known for art galleries, breweries, festivals, gardens, hiking, kayaking, lighthouses, markets, music theatre, nature trails, restaurants, seafood, sailing, wildlife and yachting.

Brewster, MA
Known for beaches, bookstores, cafes, golf, pickleball courts, ponds, resorts, shops, sport fishing, state park, tennis courts and trails.

Cape May, NJ “The Jersey Cape” 
Known for beaches, boardwalks, boutique shops, historical sites, lighthouse, paddleboarding, Victorian gingerbread houses, whale watching and wineries.

Chincoteague, VA
Known for bicycling, birdwatching, fishing, unspoiled grounds and roaming wild ponies. 

Chatham, MA
Known for art galleries, calm waters, coves, lighthouses, museums, restaurants and shops.

Hatteras, NC
Known for beach horseback riding, kiteboarding, lighthouses, national parks, sports fishing and windsurfing.

Havre de Grace, MD “The Graw“
Known for B&B’s, duck hunting, entertainment, fairs, festivals, historical sites, museums, parks, restaurants, specialty boutiques and trails.

Kennebunkport, ME
Known for beaches, fine dining, galleries and shops.

Mackinac Island, MI “Jewel of the Great Lakes”
Known for bicycle trails, history, horse drawn carriages, shops, summer rentals and vehicle free streets.

Marblehead, MA
Known for colonial era homes, fishing, historical sites, museums, scenic streets, wildlife and yachting.

Nags Head, NC
Known for beaches, fishing, kayaking, kiteboarding, lighthouse, restaurants, sand dunes, seafood and windsurfing.

Newport, RI “Sailing Capital of the World“
Known for beaches, breweries, celebrity residents, cliffs, mansions, restaurants, seafood, shopping, surfing and wineries.

Pawleys Island, SC
Known for beaches, dockside crabbing, fishing, gardens, golf, historical sites, kayaking, laid back atmosphere and preserved natural areas.

Provincetown, MA
Known for bars, cabarets, galleries, museums, nightclubs, restaurants, shopping and whale watching.

Rehoboth Beach, DE
Known for beaches, boardwalks, breweries, duty free shopping, restaurants, specialty stores and theme parks.

Sanibel Island, FL
Known for beaches, low key atmosphere, restaurants and shops.

Solomons, MD
Known for boardwalks, museums, restaurants and shops.

St Augustine, FL
Known for beaches, bicycling, cobblestone streets, historical sites, kayaking, landmarks, shopping and sport fishing.  

St Michaels, MD
Known for B&B’s, bicycling, fishing, kayaking, restaurants, shops and spas.

Stuart, FL “America’s Happiest Seaside Town” & Sailfish Capital of the World“
Known for beaches, fishing, museums, restaurants and wildlife.

Tybee Island, GA
Known for beaches, dolphins, kayaking, historical sites, hospitality, museums, seafood, scenic drives and watersports.

Virginia Beach, VA
Known for ​aquarium, beaches, bicycling, boardwalk, entertainment, fireworks and restaurants.

Wilmington, NC
Known for​ bicycling, breweries, gardens, historical sites, mansions, museums, filming sites, restaurants and river walk.​

Williamsburg, VA “Colonial Capital” 
Known for artisan shops, gardens, historical sites, history, museums, plantations, and taverns.