beach towns
Shoreline tourist destinations
Beach towns are coastal communities oriented around their shoreline, typically smaller than cities and dependent on tourism, fishing, or both.
The term suggests a casual atmosphere with seasonal rhythms—busy in summer, quiet in winter.
We spent every August in beach towns along the Gulf Coast.
Beach towns often have boardwalks, seafood restaurants, and shops selling sunscreen and souvenirs.
- seasideCoastal recreational area
- sandy shoresGrain-covered coastal edges
- surfingRiding waves standing up
- boardwalksRaised wooden pedestrian paths
- ocean breezeWind blowing from sea
dunes · coastline · sunbathing · tourism · swimming · vacation rentals · lifeguard stations · harbor · quaint · seafood restaurants · ice cream stands · souvenir shops · surf schools · maritime heritage · marinas · tiki bars · happy hour · beachfront hotels
- East CoastAtlantic coast, mid-Atlantic, Eastern Seaboard, New York City, NYC
- New EnglandMaine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut
- Jersey ShoreAtlantic City, Asbury Park, Avalon, Ocean City, Sandy Hook
- New JerseyNewark, Garden State, Trenton, Jersey City, Princeton
- Carolina CoastCharleston, Outer Banks, Kitty Hawk, Oak Island, salt marshes
- Seacoast NHPortsmouth, seacoast, Hampton, Newcastle, New Castle
beach townsmountain retreats
Secluded lodgings in peaks
mountain towns · mountain villages · alpine villages · hill towns · prairie towns
beach townsindustrial cities
Urban areas dominated by manufacturing
factory towns · manufacturing hubs · mining towns · commercial centers · suburban sprawl