HOMES
Building to Last Special Section
Lower your energy dependence. Use local resources. Limit your environmental impact. All green design has a common message, but these homes—from traditional to modern—show you can go eco any way you choose.

Reflecting the Sea
A California couple turned an oceanfront cottage into a guest-friendly blue-and-white retreat. Tips for decorating small spaces

Colorful by Design
At his family's home on Florida's Gulf Coast, architect Tim McNamara proves that fun follows function. Slideshow

House of a Different Color
A feminine palette transformed this dated Maine cottage into a fun and functional coastal home. Slideshow

Permanent Vacation
Karen and Stefan Rauber created a California retreat as inviting as the hotels they enjoyed on holiday. Great Outdoor Rooms

Green From the Gound Up
Building or renovating? These products will give your home an eco-upgrade.

Get More Green
Bring the benefits of the green building movement into your home with these eco-friendly products.

Ocean Point of View
This Maine rental has welcomed visitors for more than a century.

4 Slices of Paradise
Enjoy photos of some of our favorite rentals. Then plan a getaway to your favorite.

TRAVEL
Barnstorming the Coast
A joyride in an open-cockpit biplane over the San Diego shore takes our writer to new heights.

Air Time
Find more places to soar above the sea on a barnstorming adventure.

Top 10 Wildlife Hotspots
From butterflies to grizzly bears, we know where the wild things are.

Art of Dixie
Creativity and community spirit pave the road to recovery for Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Road to Recovery
Once again, visitors find plenty to see on the Mississippi coast.

LIVING
Fish Out of Water
A natural phenomenon scatters thousands of silver fish across the Southern California shoreline.

Spring Fling
Each Easter at the family's seaside home, the Petersens celebrate amid 3,500 daffodils.

Easter Decorating Tips
Try these tips to add a coastal touch to your Easter celebration.

Timmy Cheramie
This Louisiana shrimper has dedicated his life to harvesting America's finest.

2008 Coastal Living Awards Special Section
Each year Coastal Living recognizes outstanding stewards of the shore. Join us in honoring these people and organizations dedicated to protecting our fragile coast.

Five Ways to Save Our Seas
A little goes a long way in the fight to protect our waters.

Five Simple Ways to Live Green
Check out these eco-friendly tips and ideas.

SOS: Saving Our Shores
You can keep oceans and shorelines safe by supporting these outstanding organizations.

Green Theme
As Earth Day approaches, let’s vow to be eco-conscious all year long. For starters, we’ve found Earth-friendly products for you and your home that protect the coasts we love.

FOOD
Zesty Broiled Flounder
Paired with a crisp salad, horseradish-spiked fish makes a fast, flavorful meal.

In Good Company
Two entrepreneurial sisters celebrate success with family, friends, and food.

Setting a Flawless Table
Follow these timeless tips to create an impeccable tablescape.

Pacific Northwest
Fresh, local ingredients distinguish one of the country's tastiest corners.

Earth-friendly Products

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