2021 Summer Beach Guide
We spread out towels up and down the Eastern shores, wiggling our toes in the sand and taking in sunsets. We strolled the boardwalks, rode the waves, and bunked down for the night in historic inns and cool Airbnbs. We tasted the catches of the day, licked the local ice cream cones, and bit into fresh saltwater taffy. All to bring you the very best of nearby beaches—the latest and greatest attractions, the classic nostalgia draws, and the stuff you just need to know about. Dive in.
Long Beach Island
A variety of attractions means you can bring the whole family, but you’ll have just as much fun on an adults-only getaway. [READ MORE]
Virginia Beach
With its unique location where the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean meet, Virginia Beach offers a choose-your-own-adventure vacation. [READ MORE]
Chincoteague
Wild ponies are the most famous draw of this pristine island on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, but there’s much more to this rustic paradise. [READ MORE]
Cape Charles
This serene spot is a perfect match for Etsy’s Color of the Year: sky blue. It’s the color of calm and tranquility—exactly what Cape Charles is all about. [READ MORE]
Tilghman Island
When you’ve grown weary of the crowds but don’t want to skimp on waterfront views, make this sleepy Eastern Shore hamlet (population: 1,005) your new quick getaway go-to. [READ MORE]
Easton
No matter which way you turn, you’re rarely more than five minutes from water in this picturesque town with tree-lined streets and historic buildings. [READ MORE]
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