HOMES
All Grown Up
Susan and Rusty Carter's North Carolina cottage kept pace with their kids.

Cottage Character
Slide show of the Carter's cottage interiors.

An Indispensable Guide to Coastal Insurance
Hurricane season begins June 1. It’s not too late to insure against loss.

Growing in the Wind
Thirty years of dedication and care give this Newport garden by the sea reason to blossom. No-fail coastal flowers.(pdf)

Designer Shades
Ask a trio of West Coast designers to put their stamp on one breezy tea house and what do you get? Three fabulous looks for the ultimate seaside retreat. Pick your favorite style, start decorating early, and you’ll be finished before happy hour.

Coastal Cabana
Inspired by traditional teahouses found in Bali, architect Tony Gwilliam created a simple tented pavilion he sells in a kit. Here’s a look at the kit’s assembly and information on how to order.

Artfully Coastal
Put the “beach” in your beach house with these offbeat art options.

Accessorize as You Organize
Bring stylish sensibility to your home with these easy organizational ideas.

Down Under
Many coastal homes require pilings or stilts to keep them above flood level. But what do you do with all that space between the ground and the first floor?

Rural Retreat
R & R stands for remote and romantic at this handcrafted rental home in Down East Maine

TRAVEL
Top 10 Pocket Beaches
We hit the sand and picked our favorites.

Our Favorite Seafood Dives Special Section
At these 25 restaurants, great food matters but decor doesn’t.

Seafood Dive Snippets
Senior editor Steve Millburg's descriptive expense reports are legendary. Here a few choice examples.

All Quiet on the Navarro Coast
Along this remote edge of Northern California, the ocean fills the horizon and mossy cliffs crumble into the sea.

Sniff, Swirl, and Sip
Follow the Anderson Valley wine-tasting route to Mendocino County’s Navarro Coast.

Harbor Hopping in Maine
A small-ship cruise explores New England’s coast the traditional way—slowly.

What to Pack for ... Maine
Pack like a pro with these insider tips.

Off the Beaten Path
Small-ship voyages explore quiet harbors.

Coastal Living Screensaver (v3.0)
Download our latest screensaver. It's filled with all-new coastal scenes.

LIVING
So You Want to Live in ... Sturgeon Bay
Water dominates work and play on this irresistible Wisconsin peninsula.

FOOD
Mediterranean Flair
Easy tapenade gives a potent boost of flavor to mild seafood.

Dining in the Deep
Protecting the ocean’s diversity never tasted so good.

Readers' Favorite Recipes
Living on the coast may not automatically make you a great cook, but Coastal Living readers certainly possess an outspoken passion for seafood.

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