Coastal Living

COASTAL LIVING captures the joy of life by the sea. Discover inspiring coastal home decorating ideas, dream destinations, fresh recipes and more. For annual or monthly subscriptions (on all platforms except iOS), your subscription will automatically renew and be charged to your provided payment method at the end of the term unless you choose to cancel. You may cancel at any time during your subscription in your account settings. If your provided payment method cannot be charged, we may terminate your subscription.

Greetings From…Bald Head Island, North Carolina • Photographer Faith Teasley captures a bird’s-eye view of the famed island from high above the Cape Fear River as it sweeps oceanward

Winter Whites • When you want to make a subtle statement, turn to these barely-there shades that are reminiscent of shells, surf, and sand

Vintage Postcards • Made for going the distance, these nostalgic keepsakes have stories to tell

Cold Snap • Get inspired by winter’s cooler temps and create a vibrant table setting that showcases icy shades of blue and white

What’s in Your Beach Bag? • Sustainable beauty founder Lisa Jean Walsh shares her beach-day essentials

Eleuthera’s Cultured Club

All That Sparkles • With just a handful of ingredients—and a splash of spirits—you can turn everyday seltzer water into a breezy, bright cocktail

Character-Driven • On Florida’s Siesta Key, a family built their forever house from the ground up, fashioning a home that could fool even a local into believing it had been there all along

St. Elsewhere • Part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is often overlooked compared to her sister islands of St. Thomas and St. John to the north. But a visit to this lesser-known gem reveals a place rich in gifts from deep culture and history to fantastic food, beautiful beaches, and a soulful style that may have you yearning to stay

Elements of Surprise • A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FAMILY REIMAGINED THEIR MEDITERRANEAN HOME AS A MODERN OASIS WHERE EVERY SPACE AND DESIGN DETAIL UNFOLDS LIKE A SECRET

Caribbean Queens • Meet the six islands—and their showstopping stays—that should be at the top of your winter escape vacation list

Old Soul • A restrained, rustic getaway off South Africa’s Western Cape bows to the regal landscape

Bahamian Base Camp • A magical compound in Nassau’s historic Old Fort community is a relaxed gathering place for a large, London-based family

Tropical Obsession • BRING THE BEACH TO ANY HOLIDAY WITH AN ICEBOX PIE THAT’S A PIÑA COLADA ON A PLATE

Mizner & Me • What better way to explore Palm Beach than with the ultimate guide and bon vivant? JANCEE DUNN locks arms with the resort’s visionary architect, Addison Mizner, to explore the enclave’s legendary sites

Cape Codder