Beach towns and beach resorts aren't the same thing. This section covers the ones that kept a working Main Street, a year-round population, and a pace that doesn't collapse the moment summer ends. We look at what locals actually recommend, not just what's easy to find online.
A few publications covering coastal life for Beach Towns that are worth following directly. These cards work with no script at all — JavaScript only adds recent headlines on top when a feed allows it.
Coastal reporting and lifestyle stories from Coastal Virginia Magazine.
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Visit Outer Banks Coastal Life →Coastal reporting and lifestyle stories from Life Along the Gulf Coast.
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