Edgartown, Massachusetts
Cradled on the easternmost rims of beautiful Martha’s Vineyard, Edgartown was the first colony on the island and the county seat as early as 1642. Much of the coastal town’s early history can still be seen today.
For example, the Vincent House, which was built in 1672, is the oldest home on the island, and the late 19th-century Old Whaling Church remains one of New England’s best examples of what Greek Revival architecture looks like.
You can spend the day exploring Edgartown’s picturesque sandy beaches, home to two historic lighthouses.
And then, you can head over to the downtown area to learn about the island’s culture at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum and sample some amazingly delicious food fit for any foodie at Edgartown’s many upscale restaurants.
9 thoughts on “The US’s 16 Most Beautiful Coastal Towns”
I grew up in Old Greenwich, CT with Tod’s Pt., now called Greenwich Pt. It’s about 64 acres of beautiful beaches, hiking trails, picnic areas & a lovely view of the New York City skyline. No place could be better.
Went there in the 1980’s. Too expensive!
Where is Charleston, SC on the list ?
Visited 17 years in a row…July 4th week is great!….found a great inn 4 miles south of town…great seafood, shops. As a veteran loved the July 4th parade. Go back every year.
I love Cape May and their lovely “Painted Ladies”. The Victorian homes are beautiful; so glad to see them preserved. The beach is wide and not as crowded as other NJ beaches. My favorite beach town. Enjoyed the most in off-season without crowds.
There are a lot more coastal places on the east coast that are so beautiful, and not mentioned. Kennebunkport, Maine. Hampton Beach, NH. Boston.
I absolutely agree with Sanibel and Carmel! I love both of these locations and I hope to visit each of them again.
This is not the list I would have created. You entirely miss all the charming MA costal towns with the exception of Edgartown. Not one town in CT and only 2 towns in ME. Looks to me like the author has spent very little time in New England.
Coastal towns are the most beautiful, and the most desired places to live—-BUT, in a few decades these coastal areas will be taken back into the seas, even the cliff places.