Atlantic Coast

What do you get when you take one hip little port town and add three barrier-island beaches? North Carolina's upstart coastal star.

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See America's glorious Southeast coastline the best way possible: by boat.

Cruise a fun-loving string of Florida Atlantic Coast playgrounds rich with activities worth a dropped anchor—from fishing in Stuart to strolling the sand in Vero Beach, from exploring Melbourne to surfing the break off Cocoa Beach.

This all-Florida cruise begins on the Space Coast—home to Cape Canaveral—and makes its way north to the beautiful and historic city of St. Augustine, the oldest continuously occupied city in the country. Along the way, discover the laid-back surf town of New Smyrna Beach, hit the road for a break at Daytona, and enjoy the old-style fun of Flagler Beach.

Leg four of our yearlong journey by boat from Key West to Norfolk is full of island exploration. The adventure begins on Amelia Island, the northern Florida home of historic and colorful Fernandina Beach, and meanders north into Georgia’s magical barrier islands, including Cumberland, Jekyll, and St. Simons.

This leg of our yearlong journey from Key West to Norfolk connects two alluring and historic port cities. After a boozy adventure in the Hostess City, get a good night's sleep and cruise north, taking in the natural gifts of Hilton Head Island, the colorful downtown of Beaufort, and the wilderness of Edisto Island. The end of the trail is the Holy City, with its wealth of historic and culinary charms.

This stretch of our yearlong cruise up the Intracoastal Waterway connecting Key West to Norfolk is pure Carolina gold. Set sail from Myrtle Beach and prepare for a journey of discovery into North Carolina. You'll explore the historic (and tiny!) fishing villages, roam windswept preserves, enjoy hearty bowls of chowder, fall in love with wooden boats, and do your part to help save sea turtles.

This leg of our yearlong journey from Key West to Norfolk captures North Carolina coastal magic: a string of sleepy little fishing and boating towns, from Beaufort to Oriental and Belhaven. (Look out; you may decide to stay forever.) Meanwhile, just offshore lies the wild and windswept Cape Lookout National Seashore, with its breathtaking views, wild horses, and untrammeled shorelines.

The final leg of our journey (in collaboration with Waterway Guide Media) from Key West up the Intracoastal Waterway heads for port in Norfolk, Virginia—the terminus of this remarkable blue highway. For the final stretch, get a taste of North Carolina's Outer Banks, discover charming port towns, scout for wildlife, reach back into history, and celebrate your arrival with Virginia's heralded bounty: oysters.