Beaches

Southern beaches offer everything from ancient megalodon fossils to the chompers of present-day predators like bull sharks. Plus, why do so many shark teeth wash up on beaches?

No passport? No problem. America’s most entrancing Caribbean escapse is also its most accessible

Designer Lauren Liess documents the beauty of life by the sea

Whether regional standards or lesser-known favorites, these classic dishes are worth seeking out the next time you’re headed to the coast in the Palmetto State

Lessons from a chance encounter with a beached baby terrapin

The dos and don’ts of swiping seashells, hermit crabs, shark teeth, whale bones, and more

Sometimes the most memorable souvenirs are free. Here are a few prime spots to snag some of your own

Ideas for adventuring along a classic coastal road in Florida

Pristine, preserved, and wild, the state’s barrier islands aren’t always easy to visit—but that’s what makes them great

Fresh finds for lazy summer days on the shore

On the Crystal Coast, the Atlantis lodge endures through time and memory

Among 32 beloved Southern beach spots, a recovering Florida town takes the title

Tybee Island, Georgia author and avid shell-hunter Anna Marlis Burgard shares her know-how

An author and historian shares his reading list for a trip to the Gulf Coast

The host to this summer’s America’s Cup, Bermuda is gearing up for a new generation of travelers

Rambling around Bermuda

Catch the biggest waves in the South at these four spots