Stonington, Maine
You’ll find Stonington at the tip of Deer Isle on Penobscot Bay. It’s located south of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, just 86 miles away from Portland.
The small coastal fishing village is well known for its expansive lobster fleet of over 300 boats, which is the largest in the state.
It’s not a big tourist spot, and it’s off the beaten path, but that only adds to its Downeast charm. Believe us when we say that it would be a dream to stay at the Inn on the Harbor.
You’ll be watching the boats head out at sunrise, and you’ll dine on those delicious lobsters in the evening at Stonecutters Kitchen.
What are your thoughts on all of these breathtaking coastal towns? Have you explored any of them? Be sure to let us know in the comments section below!
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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.