Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker I heard a recurring comment from the locals "Have you made it over to 30A yet?" said my Lyft driver "You've got to — it's the up-and-coming spot around here." While I was purchasing tickets for the Shell Island Ferry "Do you have plans to go over to 30A?" When I said no she insisted I return to the area for a trip because it's just so beautiful I live in a different Florida beach town that often gets inundated with spring breakers and summer beachgoers so I couldn't decide whether Panama City Beach locals were trying to run tourists out of town or they really meant what they said about 30A Turns out, those locals were right. I think 30A is one of the best gems in Florida and I liked it even more than Panama City Beach Panama City Beach reminds me of the beach towns I grew up visiting in the Northeast: lots of souvenir shops and more tourist attractions than one could squeeze in during a vacation There's lots of good food in PCB, including a crepe shop adored by reviewers on Yelp but I'd say the general vibe of the area can best be described as "touristy beach town." The landscape changes entirely when you drive just 15 or 20 minutes to 30A High-rise hotel chains become private rental cottages and souvenir shops give way to luxury shopping venues The overall vibe switches from a busy vacation spot to a place where you'd do beachfront yoga and sip freshly pressed juice before spending your day on a quiet The beaches alongside 30A communities such as Rosemary Beach and Seaside are home to white sand and transparent blue water you need a wristband or beach tag — visitors can get these from whichever rental property they're occupying I think the beaches benefit from the lack of large nearby hotels and public access resulting in a beautiful setting that feels more intimate There are some spectacular sunsets along the Gulf of Mexico I especially loved watching the sunset from Bud and Alley's a Seaside restaurant with sweeping coastal views I watched the sun set from the beach and was equally blown away by the beauty around me I chose a rental property between Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach with ample spacious sidewalks and bike lanes throughout Lots of condos or hotels here come with bicycles plus there are many rental companies in the area I took a beach cruiser from my condo over to Rosemary Beach for coffee or a meal or I'd bike down 30A and stop to explore each town I drove to some of the spots farther away from me and the area was simple to navigate by car with my phone's GPS system a beach community where the movie "The Truman Show" was filmed a small boardwalk area with shops and restaurants It felt relaxed and not too pretentious, but more upscale than Florida beach towns such as Fort Lauderdale and it's the spot along 30A where I saw the most families with children If Seaside is a family-friendly-but-upscale beach town Alys Beach is on the opposite end of the luxury vacation spectrum This small community is filled with white-washed stone vacation homes and Mediterranean-inspired architecture — it felt like a big resort there's nothing comparable to Alys Beach in Florida that I've seen Because of its stunning homes and high-end feel Alys Beach feels like one of the areas least accessible to the public in 30A especially because I saw so many residential streets with signs prohibiting the public from walking through or taking photos If you're interested in vacationing in a more private area of 30A Rosemary Beach has made its rounds on TikTok going viral for its similarities to a little European town Its downtown area is lined with cobblestone streets full of shops and al-fresco eateries and it has a hotel complete with spires that reminded me of something I'd see in the Swiss Alps I passed many street carts selling wares such as scarves and fresh flowers and homes with European-style architecture The area also has beautiful private beaches which can be accessed only with a key card and Rosemary Beach are perhaps the most famous spots along 30A but I was impressed with the lesser-known areas I visited You truly could make an entire day out of exploring the tiny towns and communities that make up this beautiful part of Florida I stopped by Eden Gardens during my visit — a 163-acre state park home to sweeping gardens The area also has a collection of coastal dune lakes a rare saltwater and freshwater phenomenon that only exists in a few spots around the globe I've lived in Florida for nearly 10 years and call a small ocean beach town home As someone who's spent time on both the gulf and the ocean side of the Sunshine State I can say 30A is one of the most stunningly beautiful areas in all of Florida and it has a peaceful vibe I've rarely found in Florida beach towns and I think it's the perfect destination for everything from bachelorette parties to family vacations by Lauren Lennon (WCIV) — Significant changes could be coming to Mount Pleasant as the Mount Pleasant Town Council plans to meet Monday to discuss the seaside farms planned development The agenda reads the request is to “amend the Seaside Farms PD to allow one additional hotel within the Neighborhood Retail and Office Tracts of the PD.” put some rumors to rest ahead of Monday’s meeting Mayor Haynie explains how he spoke with the beach company about plans for the Seaside Farms Harris teeter and whether it was going to be turned into a residential space or not “..He affirmed there are NO plans to turn the Seaside Harris Teeter into condos or a hotel and in fact they have 2 good leasing prospects for the space." Haynie also touched on the Yamato restaurant also located in Seaside Farms "Steak House - is NOT owned by the Beach Co Those owners do want the Seaside PD changed to allow a boutique hotel but Council has not approved it and I will oppose it." News 4 did reach out to Mayor Haynie for additional comment on the matter The project is on the planning commission’s agenda for 8 a.m Spring flowers outside the Harris Teeter location at the Shoppes at Seaside Farms The Harris Teeter supermarket at the Shoppes at Seaside Farms will close by May 28 The grocery store confirmed its closing date and some locals have expressed disappointment especially those at Franke and Seaside retirement and active lifestyle community who could walk to the Harris Teeter MOUNT PLEASANT — It’s official: The Harris Teeter grocery store in Seaside Farms will close by May 28 Rumors had been swirling for nearly a year that the supermarket at the Target-anchored Shoppes at Seaside Farms was planning to shut its doors The grocery chain's confirmed closing means that residents in the mixed-use development at the Isle of Palms Connector and Rifle Range Road will have about a month to find an alternative “There’s been a lot of controversy about this since many people in the greater Seaside Farms community feel like they were ‘promised’ a grocery store in the beginning when (the community) was being developed,” said DeAnne Reed Vane director of marketing at Franke At Seaside a retirement and active lifestyle community within walking distance of the supermarket “I think we would all hope to see another grocery go into that space.” Harris Teeter stated the decision to close followed a “careful consideration and strategic market review.” While the nearby Target in the Shoppes at Seaside has a grocery section Vane said the selection is much smaller than what Harris Teeters offers “Target does have a grocery section that takes up about a third of the store but only very small refrigerated section and limited in some types of groceries," Vane said "I imagine our 250 independent-living residents will be greatly inconvenienced by this closing as will our staff of approximately 275 employees." The next-nearest grocery option is a Trader Joe's store that opened last year in Sweetgrass Corner Speculation about the Harris Teeter closing started nearly a year ago after the supermarket chain's landlord announced in a marketing email that the 45,660-square-foot space would be available to lease told The Post and Courier it began notifying employees on April 24 the company will work closely with its valued associates to assist them through the closing process Harris Teeter will offer its associates the opportunity to transfer to other locations," Robinson said in a statement The Kroger Co.-owned chain moved into Seaside Farms in October 2013 the space with its 40-foot vaulted ceiling had been the "flagship" supermarket for the defunct Piggly Wiggly Carolina franchise With the closing, Harris Teeter will have 18 stores in the Charleston area The chain has announced supermarkets for two undeveloped parcels — in the Carnes Crossroads area of Goose Creek and at Maybank Highway and River Road on Johns Island No formal plans have been announced for either site News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: IndonesiaChevron Chris SchalkxSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links to enforce strict rules intended to keep overdevelopment in check a fish dish served with sweet and sour fruits encourages visitors to mingle with locals through cooking classes and sustainable artistic and craft workshops The area's newfound energy has been a pleasant surprise to Kresna Yasa “is Pererenan remains a residential area that supports the local community as well as new visitors.” Want to be the first to know? Sign up to our newsletters for travel inspiration and tips A Guide to Korčula, Croatia Why Everyone Will Be Going to Osaka in 2025 A London Local’s Melting-Pot Itinerary for Food This New Eco-Cruise Through the Galápagos Takes Passengers On a Safari at Sea up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world A mysterious deep-sea fish known for having a serpent-like body and sharp fang-like teeth washed up on a Seaside beach April 22 The Seaside Aquarium received a call about a barracuda-like fish that was found along a Seaside beach It was discovered to be a longnose lancetfish a deep-sea fish measuring approximately 5 feet long with large eyes and a gaping mouth full of fang-like teeth but they see a handful of them wash up along the Oregon Coast every year during the spring and summer months "We know they range from the southern Bering Sea to Chile and occupy surface waters down to 6,000 feet," the Seaside Aquarium said in a social media post "We also know that they are not picky eaters they are known to eat over 90 different species of marine life Whenever a longnose lancetfish washes ashore it presents the aquarium with an opportunity to study their stomach contents The fish's unique feeding habits and poor stomach digestion can lend insight into how the marine food web changes and help scientists understand any changes that occur due to events like El Nino or La Nina Contents found in this fish's stomach include fish Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@gannett.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval (WCIV) — The Harris Teeter at Seaside Farms in Mount Pleasant will close its doors by the end of May according to the grocer's director of corporate affairs "After careful consideration and strategic market review Harris Teeter will close its Seaside Farms location at 1981 Riviera Drive Mt Harris Teeter's Director of Corporate Affairs said in a statement Tuesday Robinson said the decision to shutter the location was a strategic one and was made "only after careful consideration." The process of notifying employees at the Seaside Farms location began April 24 and they will have the option of transferring to other locations The store originally opened in Seaside Farms in Oct That said, The Surfer is not without its generic charms and director Lorcan Finnegan’s visual style situates its story in a hyper-real universe where the heightened intensity of its leading man feels right at home Cage’s unnamed protagonist arrives at a remote Australian beach with his teenaged son (Finn Little) so he can share his childhood experience of surfing its waves Cage doesn’t attempt an Australian accent—it’s explained that he moved away when young.) Unfortunately and the locals in question turn out to be a violently hostile band of macho yahoos led by a Down Under version of MRA Jordan Peterson called Scally (Julian McMahon) Once these meatheads make it physically clear they have no intention of allowing this (admittedly self-entitled) American and his spawn to sully their scene Cage sends the youth packing and proceeds to embark on a determined plan that eventually pits him against the local teens he’s also frantic to complete a deal to purchase his nearby childhood home a process that sends him even further over the edge when his cell phone dies while he’s waiting for financing to come through As these crises spiral into an existential dilemma how much of what we’re seeing is real and how much is just the demented perspective of an unreliable narrator gets foggy Cage has always been one of cinema’s great masochists whether eating cockroaches in Vampire’s Kiss or drinking out of puddles at his character’s nadir in The Surfer His characters often find themselves reduced All of these familiar tropes should please the Cage cult but they keep Finnegan’s film (efficiently scripted by Thomas Martin) from being more than a sweatily satisfying B-grade thriller with some metaphysical pretensions Bonjour Tristesse: While it’s probably in the Top 10 most mellifluous movie titles Otto Preminger’s 1958 adaptation of Françoise Sagan’s international sensation of a novel is mostly remembered today for one of Jean Seberg’s early performances That’s exactly what makes it such a ripe candidate for this compelling remake from Canadian director Durga Chew-Bose who makes an impressive feature debut with a controlled completely comfortable in her second film role) lives a dreamy unstructured life with her widowed father Raymond (Claes Bang) and his current lover Elsa (Naïlia Harzoune) in the idyllic south of France Their equilibrium is disturbed by the arrival of Anne (Chloë Sevigny As Anne quickly insinuates herself into this unconventional family dynamic and Cécile pursues a relationship with the eager neighbor boy the stage is set for a coming-of-age saga that will lay bare the tragic consequences of well-intentioned romantic meddling Sagan penned Bonjour Tristesse when she was the same age as her main character and was lauded for her authentic take on precocious adolescence But Preminger’s version has been roundly condemned for abandoning that perspective and for the cruel treatment he subjected Seberg to during the film’s production under the hand of a female writer-director and Chew-Bose serves up impossibly blue waters and crisp summer lassitude reminiscent of René Clément’s Purple Noon the perfection and precision of both the natural landscape and the beautiful sharply dressed characters who inhabit it serve to obscure the sometimes-ugly truths beneath The story has been updated to the iPhone-ubiquity of the present which clashes with and subverts the sense of unvarnished frankness that made Sagan’s novel such a cause célèbre it may have been shocking in 1958 that a teenage girl harbored sexual desires and complicated paternal loyalties but in the age of Euphoria (to name but one) it’s not exactly a revolutionary concept and vistas that range from intriguing to intoxicating Another Simple Favor: If the Australian sands of The Surfer and the Riviera sights of Bonjour Tristesse aren’t enough seaside spectacle this sequel to the 2018 (has it been that long?) comic thriller A Simple Favor offers the bucolic setting of the isle of Capri (emphasis on the first syllable if you want to fit in) Wincing Anna Kendrick and haughty Blake Lively return as mom-blogger-turned-true-crime-expert Stephanie Smothers and the sister-killing sociopath she helped send to prison Following the events of the previous entry (which may warrant a rewatch since there’s no real effort to recap here Stephanie is about to launch a book tour for her memoir when Emily announces her impending marriage to a hunky Italian named Dante (Michele Morrone) and asks Stephanie to be her maid of honor no judge in the land would sanction contact between an accused murderer and the prime witness against her during any sort of supervised release but this movie does not take place in anything close to reality Our plucky viewer correlative soon finds herself in the middle of the Mediterranean along with Emily’s ex-husband Sean (Henry Golding) and son Nicky (Ian Ho) When Dante’s mother invites Emily’s mother (Elizabeth Perkins taking over for Jean Smart) and aunt (Allison Janney) the contingent needed for a madcap mélange of absurd pantsuits and frenemy banter has been fully assembled Director Paul Feig brings the same lack of visual panache he did to this film’s predecessor while the screenplay takes a superficial approach to the potentially interesting mix of envy and revulsion that prevents Stephanie from breaking free of Emily’s hold oddly nihilistic comedy from complete disaster College Confidential: The first legit home video release ever of this 1960 exploitation “classic” is an opportunity to appreciate a pair of neglected but fascinating figures in post-war American pop culture And that doesn’t even include Woo Woo Grabowski This unofficial followup to 1957’s High School Confidential cartoonish take on Eisenhower-era sexual mores starring none other than Steve Allen as a sociology professor who’s obsessed (but only academically of course) with the mating habits of his barely legal (but played by 30-year-olds) students best known as the original host of The Tonight Show was in fact a hyper-productive polymath who wrote over eight thousand songs and became a well-known voice in the secular humanism movement in his later years This is in addition to being a familiar presence on TV for decades and occasionally acting in films His wife Jayne Meadows (sister of The Honeymooners’ Audrey) co-stars as a New York Times reporter investigating the scandal that ensues after Allen distributes a sex survey to the “kids” and later accidentally shows them a porno during a drunken rager at his apartment This all culminates in a closing-argument speech from the beleaguered freethinking prof that defends sex (only academically of course) as a perfectly valid field of human research The other auteur here is director Albert Zugsmith who produced not only High School Confidential but also truly great films such as Orson Welles’s Touch of Evil and Douglas Sirk’s Written on the Wind (He was also the first lawyer hired by Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster when they tried to get the rights to the character back from DC Comics in the 1940s.) But wait College Confidential features one of the most mind-altering casts you could hallucinate starting with sex kitten Mamie Van Doren as the daughter of frequent film noir gunsel Elisha Cook Jr Future country star Conway Twitty shows up to belt out a couple tunes 1930s leading man Herbert Marshall plays the college dean boxer Rocky Marciano has a small role as a cop and Walter Winchell leads a coterie of journalists playing themselves Which brings us to Norman “Woo Woo” Grabowski the son of Polish immigrants who gained fame as a hot rod designer and parlayed that into a mostly uncredited acting career ranging from low-budget Zugsmith specials to The Towering Inferno and The Cannonball Run This Blu-ray release from Kino Lorber include the expected entertaining commentary from historians David Del Valle and Stan Shaffer campy tidbits that enhance one’s appreciation of this loony relic of the first stirrings of the sexual revolution The Portland EcoFilm Festival: Oikos: Regional premiere of four new ecological films (from Sierra Leone and the Mohawk Nation) about different ways of being at and returning to home Art and Life: The Story of Jim Phillips: Documentary portrait of the graphic artist who revolutionized the designs on rock posters The Portland EcoFilm Festival: Ecology, Animated!: Eight new animated shorts with a green message with some directors on hand for post-film discussion The Witch: Revenge: Filmed in the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine this bloody folk horror centers on a woman who uses ancient sorcery to take vengeance on the soldiers who have ravaged her country and killed her fiancé All proceeds to benefit Ukrainian aid efforts A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks: In 2021 the Wu-Tang Clan collaborated with the Colorado Symphony to perform a live score to their favorite film at the nation’s most vaunted outdoor concert venue This documentary captures the prep and the result Björk: Cornucopia: The Icelandic icon performs live in Lisbon captured in a “unique cinematic experience” that promises to immerse viewers in the show’s stage production which involves bespoke instruments such as a magnetic harp Bridgeport Village; also 5/10 & 5/11 at Cinema 21) The Portland EcoFilm Festival: Queer Ecology: Encore presentation of a triptych of films by queer filmmakers on topics including biology’s blind eye towards homosexuality in the animal kingdom and the quiet glory of living in moss-time White With Fear: Director Andrew Goldberg explores the strategic efforts by right-wing politicians and their media enablers to create and exploit race-based fear and anxiety among white voters Producer Eric Ward in attendance for a post-film discussion Tall Tales: With trippy animation from visual artist Jonathan Zawada this unique audiovisual experience is a companion to the album being released the following day Thunderbolts*: “After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap an unconventional team of antiheroes must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.” (Wide release) Rosario: “A young woman tormented by a supernatural familial curse must confront the past she swore was buried before it buries her.” (Regal Fox Tower) and drama-filled school board meetings: this is the explosive world of BANNED TOGETHER the first feature documentary about fighting book bans and censorship in the U.S.” (Living Room Theaters) Marc Mohan moved to Portland from Wisconsin in 1991 and has been exploring and contributing to the city’s film culture almost ever since as the manager of the landmark independent video store Trilogy the owner of Portland’s first DVD-only rental spot Video Vérité; and as a freelance film critic for The Oregonian for nearly twenty years Once it became apparent that “newspaper film critic” was no longer a sustainable career option enrolling in the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College in the fall of 2017 and graduating cum laude in 2020 with a specialization in Intellectual Property He now splits his time between his practice with Nine Muses Law and his continuing efforts to spread the word about great (and not-so-great) movies which include a weekly column at Oregon ArtsWatch Email *Your email address will not be published Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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Very excited to see my niece Lily McInerny in Bonjour Tristesse Odd that it is showing only as matinees but I guess that’s the fate of small movies If you prefer to make a comment privately, fill out our feedback form With robust audiences and several hit films this year's lively festival climbed out of the pandemic-years slump Coming in 2026: AIFF's 25th anniversary celebration with Stillman in attendance for a post-film discussion and Q&A The longtime Portland experimental filmmaker and curator now mentoring generations of filmmakers in Spokane returns to the microcinema and studio where he first flourished Also this week: the Sirkian melodrama "On Swift Horses," the Korean crime thriller "Yadang: The Snitch," plus documentaries a tribute to David Lynch at the Hollywood Theatre The UK’s once-vaunted seaside towns are experiencing a remarkable revival clawing themselves back from the dark days of the end of the last century What’s driving this resurgence — and what does the future hold "If you were designing a costal town for visitors you'd be hard-pressed to design anything better than Weymouth," says town clerk for Weymouth Town Council 2025This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).At the turn of the century from whittled-down transport links to the availability of cheap foreign holidays combined to lay waste to Britain’s seaside towns Precious few were to escape the ruinous effects of this retreat of the economic tide Just as the decline stemmed from multiple factors the resurgence is driven by a complex web of influences flight scepticism and the lure of the great outdoors are all playing a part only the most misty-eyed nostalgist could fail to spot boarded-up shops and buildings with peeling paintwork But around these have sprung up galleries and cutting-edge art installations thriving creative quarters and a renewed sense of community big-money attractions such as Tate St Ives and the imminent £100m Eden Project Morecambe only adding to the momentum these once-glittering jewels of the UK tourism industry are beginning to reclaim their lustre Margate is Kent's crown jewel and home to stellar cafes shops and attractions.Photograph by Alamy; AMS ImagesMargateOvercoming the restrictions of seasonality is top of every coastal town’s wish list When the weather sends visitors scurrying inland from the 656ft expanse of sand there’s a near-endless array of distractions: artistic retail or just good old-fashioned seaside fun helped the town turn the corner — but it’s the unshakeable sense of community that’s driving the resurgence a century-old amusement park and outdoor events space resuscitated in 2015 Texas and Basement Jaxx are among this summer’s headliners Where to eat: Look out for open days at The Perfect Place to Grow a training kitchen for unprivileged youngsters adjacent to Tracey Emin’s TKE Studios Where to stay: No 42 by GuestHouse has an enviable location fronting the beach and opening on to the High Street to the rear who come for the 21 stylish rooms and the brand’s signature Pearly Cow surf-and-turf restaurant The resurgence of Cornwall’s wild west hub has been incremental revivals and openings nudging the town in the right direction over the past decade performances and art displays— and the revived winter Montol (‘solstice’ in Cornish) are stirring affairs The foodie scene has never been stronger and there’s a ready supply of visitors via the Night Riviera sleeper train from London Improved chopper and ferry links to the Isles of Scilly also bring the perfect twin-centre holiday within reach The spruced-up Penlee House Gallery & Museum runs workshops film screenings and drop-in craft activities The house is surrounded by semi-tropical gardens (that famous west Cornwall microclimate) and Cornish cream teas are served in the Orangery cafe Where to eat: Barbican Bistro is just an unloaded catchaway from Penzance harbour Expect moreish tapas-style seafood dishes such as scallops with chorizo and salt and pepper squid with harissa mayo Where to stay: Artist Residence Cornwall is the westernmost outpost of the chic-yet-homely bijou hotel group It’s set within a former Georgian inn with open brick work heavy wooden beams and sea views from the highest of its 22 rooms sand and sea’ is how the coastal town of Barmouth markets itself which says it all.Photograph by Alamy; Philip SmithBarmouthIn the sprint to the better-known treasures of North Wales such as Eryri (Snowdonia) or the Llŷn Peninsula reclining on the edge of the Mawddach estuary sand and sea’ is how the coastal town markets itself and the peaks provide an arresting backdrop landwards This is the sort of town that’s full of visitors-turned-residents and it’s that sense of pride and community that’s powering its revival Grade II-listed Barmouth Viaduct is never more than temporarily won With the latest £30m restoration recently completed it’s a good time to stroll this engineering marvel stretching like a wooden splinter across the estuary mouth The more energetic might enjoy the annual 10k run in June informality — and views of the hills massing across the estuary Where to stay: The town is full of striking properties made from the local grey dolerite and slate stone — and few are more robust or striking than Aber House strategically placed equidistant between harbour The North Yorkshire town has a decent claim to be Britain’s first seaside resort; health-giving springs discovered here in the early 17th century started the cascade of coastal visitors and the rebound very much a work in progress To woo a diverse crowd with a beyond-eclectic blend of attractions and events while continuing to cater to the deckchaired masses on sun-trap South Bay Beach or Blue Flag North Bay Beach The nostalgists will love strolling through the revamped Esplanade and Italian gardens marvelling at the imposing silhouette of the Grand — the largest hotel in Europe when it was completed in 1867 now draws some of the country’s biggest acts A £20 million transformation of the West Pier is also on the horizon set to breathe new life into the historic waterfront Where to eat: The unimproveably named BellyRub is an informal dog-friendly craft-beer bar specialising in inventive comfort food such as black pudding Where to stay: As the name suggests, Bike & Boot aims to court the outdoorsy crowd It’s lively and colourful with no-nonsense pizzas and burgers served in its hybrid Bareca bar/restaurant/cafe Weymouth is a classic example of a comeback resort Hosting the sailing for the 2012 Olympics put this coastal town back on the map.Photograph by Getty Images; Emma AsquithWeymouthIt’s not exactly been plain sailing for the Dorset resort since hosting the sport for the 2012 Olympics gently shelving beach has never looked better — it’s raked every day in summer and there are new drinking fountains and free showers — while the town’s smart Regency townhouses and elegant parks and gardens are rightly prized Works equally well as a stand-alone holiday destination or a pit stop for hikers tackling adjacent Chesil Beach or the South West Coast Path The deckchairs and donkey rides reputation belies a fascinating cluster of historical attractions led by the melancholic ruins of Henry VIII’s Sandsfoot Castle and the award-winning Nothe Fort Where to eat: The harbourside Catch at the Old Fish Market serves inventive seafood dishes with stunningly fresh ingredients Its Michelin Guide mention draws the crowds so book way ahead Where to stay: Standing a rather specific ‘eight-second dash’ from the beach, The Gresham is a listed townhouse stylishly converted into a four-star hotel with a dozen bedrooms and a fortifying breakfast “This resort is riding a wave of regenerative spirit” was The Sunday Times’s alliterative assessment of this North Tyneside town in 2024 when it named it one of the best places to live in the UK with a packed programme of events during the summer two miles of golden shore and some of the North East’s best indie-store shopping in the trendy Park View area When that bracing wind whips in off the North Sea head for the domed Spanish City a scaled-down version of Brighton’s Royal Pavilion dating from the Edwardian era which was reopened pre-pandemic after a £10m restoration fancy afternoon teas and top-notch restaurants which is set to be developed into an entertainment hub with food stalls expansive roof terrace and live entertainment space Where to eat: Horticulture Coastal promises a ‘canny vibe and locally sourced scran’ It’s the sister restaurant of the acclaimed Coastal in thrumming Newcastle – just 30 minutes away by Metro Where to stay: York House Hotel is a boutique property with 14 rooms at the southern tip of Whitley Park and a five-minute stroll from the beach there are coastal resorts that have suffered greater travails than this affluent East Lothian town But it still had to endure a choppy few decades at the close of the 20th century as its ‘Biarritz of the North’ epithet slipped hotels closed and local tensions around the courting of tourists grew A healthy truce has since descended and visitors can enjoy a town that’s lauded for everything from its long sandy beach to its nation-leading living standards has become one of Britain’s most sought-after cultural extravaganzas Another big draw is the Scottish Seabird Centre which is the place to learn all about puffins and the gannets that spray-paint the famous offshore Bass Rock white with their guano Where to eat: Berwick’s foodie reputation is well deserved Leading the charge are harbour-front Lobster Shack serving the likes of lobster and crab rolls and smoked haddock and salmon fishcakes a cliff-edge medley of upcycled shipping containers with rousing Firth of Forth views and an indecently good brunch Where to stay: From the links course unfurling outside to the imposing baronial architecture, Marine North Berwick is a quintessential Scottish coastal hotel. The landmark building dates from 1875; the lavish refit, from 2021. BRITAIN'S "very bad" seaside spot is getting a whopping £70million revamp to become a posh new destination The iconic harborside is set to become home to a swanky hotel to counter locals who have been left bitterly disappointed with their beloved landscape Residents Torquay harbourside, Devon, were gutted that their beautiful town was being trashed, with litter and drugs paraphernalia left around dog walkers and families are scared to walk down some streets visitors are leaving the once bustling hotspot disappointed One scathing local said the situation was "very bad" and claimed the council aren't stepping up to resolve it "We have contacted the council, the police and Swisco (street cleaning and maintenance company) but haven’t heard back from any of them," they said they added: "It annoys me when you read all these pieces about Torquay being such a lovely place just two minutes from where the tourists walk up and down Horrified residents have also said they have seen the area increasingly plagued by drug use - exacerbated by a lack of police presence. However, Torbay Council has announced that the area is set to be the site of a huge £70million regeneration scheme, aimed to tackle the "horrendous" harbourside. It has shared a plan that councillors believe will "revolutionise" the popular town. will be the site of a " high-quality landmark" hotel with a staircase connecting the harbourside with The Terrace the soon-to-be hotel will boast 154 rooms and a luxurious space on the ground floor It's predicted that the development will provide about 80 full-time jobs and entice 86,000 new visitors to Torquay in the first 30 years The Strand was bought up in 2020 with planning granted in 2023 when Wilmott Dixon and Milligan appointed as  Torbay's regeneration partners said: "This is more than just a regeneration project - it's about delivering something truly special for the town blending high-quality design with exceptional experiences "One of the key design features is a striking new staircase which will enhance the public realm and provide a seamless connection between the harbourside and The Terrace improving connectivity to the Hilton The designs are still in the works with Torbay council claiming they want to include "historical elements" in the final design Residents are able to give their say in summer when the final plans are released with results in early 2026 Torbay council assured locals that no buildings will be demolished until they get the go-ahead from residents Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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Learn More > Stay Two Nights and Get Your Third Night Free Book and host your meeting before April 2025 and save up to $10,000 The charming coastal town of Seaside offers endless opportunities for dining this dynamic beachside destination features two renowned golf courses direct access to Fort Ord National Monument and some of the area’s most beloved beaches Head over to the beach for some time in the sun and a picnic Pack up your food, towels, sunscreen and other essentials and make your way to Seaside State Beach or take a refreshing stroll along the shore this scenic spot has something for everyone be sure to unwind and refuel with the delicious treats you picked up earlier—because nothing pairs better with an ocean view than great food Grab an afternoon beer at Other Brother Beer Cool off with a refreshing beer at this charming local brewery. Founded in 2019, Other Brother Beer Co. is a vibrant Monterey County brewery and restaurant committed to crafting high-quality beer and great entertainment for the Seaside and Monterey communities Enjoy the inviting atmosphere with open-air garage doors and free Wi-Fi to stay connected bring your furry friends—their pup-friendly patio is perfect for relaxing with your four-legged companions And don’t forget to check out the pinball machines on the upstairs balcony for some added fun Dinner at Gusto Handcrafted Pasta & Pizza Mangia, mangia! Make sure you head over to Gusto Handcrafted Pizza & Pasta with an empty stomach because you will want to try everything pick out a few choice pasta and pizzas for everyone to sample Spaghetti Carbonara and Prosciutto Funghi pizza save some room for the Traditional Tiramisu or Nutella Pizza You’ll leave dreaming of your next return.  Breakfast at Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay Once you awake from your food-coma sleep, get reenergized for another day of fun at the complimentary hot breakfast buffet at the Holiday Inn Express conveniently located next to the hotel lobby serrated edges and slickly-contoured greens After perfecting your swing in the morning, head over to Googie Grill for some post-golf grub Googie Grill is a family-owned restaurant offering American-style comfort food using fresh and local ingredients in a retro-style diner the Googie Burger and the crispy Fish Tacos Burn off your lunch with a walk or jog around the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail This paved path offers scenic views of the Monterey Bay and is a popular spot for running and walking Make your way to the Embassy Suites Monterey Bay and check in to your spacious two-room suite Take in the views of the coast before heading down to the open atrium to enjoy pre-dinner cocktails and snacks at the complimentary Manager’s Reception You won’t have to travel more than a few steps to your dinner at Silver Tide Bar & Grill located inside the Embassy Suites Monterey Bay the recently remodeled restaurant and casual dining environment is complimented by a creative menu featuring local seafood and pasta specialties along with classic burgers and sandwich offerings Wake up refreshed and ready to start the day. Take advantage of the free breakfast offerings at the Embassy Suites Monterey Bay with a choice of all your favorite breakfast specialties We suggest customizing your omelet at the chef-manned omelet station Grab your towel and head down to the only indoor pool in the area in the Embassy Suites Monterey Bay the pool is always heated to the ideal temperature for a swim Hop on in and get a few hours of relaxation before checking out This place is mostly known for their breakfast, but they are open until early afternoon so this is a great spot for a late breakfast or brunch. Locally owned and loved, The Butter House offers a delightful fusion of American classics with Filipino and Pacific Islander flavors supported by a vibrant and diverse community Inspired by Grandma Marciana, the restaurant honors her legacy by serving up comforting, flavorful dishes that bring people together, keeping her tradition of great food alive for years to come. and local stories to help you make the most of your Monterey adventure AI Powered by Mindtrip An strange deep-sea fish washed up on the Oregon shore recently, but it didn't surprise the fish nerds at the Seaside Aquarium That makes the Pacific Northwest coast a potential waypoint for lancetfish "We get about a half dozen in our area a year," said Tiffany Boothe assistant manager at the Seaside Aquarium in Seaside "It doesn't look like a very friendly fish 'Tis the season for squishing: What to know about spotted lanternflies a customer came into the aquarium gift shop and showed the staff a picture of a fish he had found on the beach and wondered if they could identify it who said she's among the "fish nerds" at the aquarium The lancetfish has "gelatinous flesh that the seagulls just absolutely go crazy after," Boothe said "So it's kind of hard to find ones that are fresh and that intact." As Boothe and others at the aquarium learned more about the lancetfish they discovered that the fish have a digestive system that is "really So when you look at their stomach contents you find whole fish you see things you wouldn't normally see." the Seaside Aquarium fish nerds had to see what was in this latest lancetfish's stomach They posted the results on their Facebook page Among the findings: Several squid and octopus remains "By studying what the longnose lancetfish is eating, scientists can better understand how the marine food web changes over time (if at all). It may also help understand changes in the food web brought on by events like El Nino or La Nina," the aquarium wrote in the Facebook post The lancetfish is known as a "Twilight Zone" fish because the depths where it hunts are known as the twilight zone, or mesopelagic zone, according to NOAA Since lancetfish are usually deep-sea dwellers they aren't known to be a danger to humans But the lancetfish may "get into feeding frenzies and not only will they eat each other but sometimes they'll whip around and they actually gash themselves" Boothe said The aquarium has never been able to keep a lancetfish alive for more than an hour or so but do have the first one found by the staff in the 1990s mounted after it was preserved by a taxidermist "It's actually very beautiful," Boothe said Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY’s Trending team. 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Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day Seaside announced it will continue its curfew policy by enforcing a 7 p.m restriction for unaccompanied minors from June 28 through July 4 “To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all our guests SEASIDE® will enforce a 7:00 PM CST curfew for unaccompanied minors during the Fourth of July holiday week,” community officials stated This marks the latest safety measure following the Spring Break curfew which was the second consecutive year of such enforcement the Walton County Sheriff’s Office had taken additional steps by suspending beach access for large crowds and unaccompanied teens during the peak Spring Break period from April 1 through April 5 “We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining the values that make Seaside a beloved tradition for families near and far,” the announcement noted “Thank you for helping us foster a safe and we look forward to another wonderful holiday in SEASIDE®.” Join the best local newsletter read by thousands of locals each weekday morning SEASIDE HEIGHTS−Borough police are investigating gunfire Saturday night on Hamilton Avenue Police received a report of gunfire at 7:30 p.m Bystanders said they saw a male wearing a white hoodie fire a gun Seaside Heights Detective Steve Korman said More: See how rapidly Seaside Heights is shedding party town image with this new construction Korman is urging anyone with information to call the Seaside Heights Police Department at 732-793-1800 Ken Serrano covers crime Anti-social behaviour in a popular Gwynedd seaside town has been “exacerbated” by recent warm weather Youths in Criccieth have been damaging public toilets stealing from shops and sleeping overnight in car parks During a Cyngor Gwynedd meeting on Thursday Cllr Williams said that while bad behaviour was an issue in other parts of the county Three-year Public Space Protection Orders were introduced by the council in Criccieth giving North Wales Police extra powers to tackle the behaviour Cllr Williams said the recent warm weather had made matters worse and was now calling on the council to “open discussions” with the education department and support agencies to consider ways of tackling the issues to nurture and support the next generation to be well-rounded and responsible citizens who have hope and value in themselves there are other areas in Gwynedd experiencing similar challenges and other counties across Wales and beyond struggling “It’s important for us to get to the root of the problem we have seen damage to the public toilets and the Maes climbing fences to private gardens; stealing from local shops and sleeping overnight in car parks the police and other agencies are aware of the situation and there is action and co-operation Cllr Williams said it was a “small minority” of young people who had engaged in the behaviour and had been excluded from school She felt the punishment was “ineffective” as they “did not receive support or guidance through the schools or other services during this period” She called for a “process of offering guidance and support” rather than exclusion This would “protect” young people and “lead them along a better path” She said it would mean “Criccieth could sleep in peace at night and take pride in having extended a hand rather than tarring all the young people of the area with the same brush” She added: “This is the future of our society they are valuable and important individuals investing in the next generation is crucial for us here She asked if it was possible to open a discussion with the council’s education department and other support agencies to consider other ways of tackling the challenges faced by young people and families the council’s cabinet member for education Councillor Dewi Jones said he “fully agreed” and was happy to discuss the matter further Anti-social behaviour among young people was “an issue that deserves urgent and careful attention,” he said But he felt it required “a cross-departmental response,” including youth services He said: “We see clearly that exclusions from school “Young people who are excluded lose structure support and access to positive role models during key periods in their lives “Instead of offering guidance and support when it is most needed exclusions can create distance and a greater risk for them to fall deeper into harmful patterns It was “essential” to look at solutions that focus on including “This method not only offers a better future for the individuals involved but also strengthens our local communities Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Exclusion…educational cowards taking the ‘easy’ way out… Exclusion would be O.K if for a fixed term during which the excluded pupil would be engaged in clearing up litter rubbing out graffiti and other tasks to erase the damage caused by anti social behaviour Connect with Nation.Cymru on Facebook and Twitter If you would like to donate to help keep Nation.Cymru running then you just need to click on the box below it will open a pop up window that will allow you to pay using your credit / debit card or paypal Enter your email address to receive instant notifications of new articles All information provided to Nation.Cymru will be handled sensitively and within the boundaries of the Data Protection Act 2018 In 2017 Nation.Cymru was launched after raising £5000 from a crowdfunding campaign Today it is one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK attracting over 1.5 million visitors a month We are not backed by billionaire owners or hidden behind a paywall but we depend on our readers' support to continue our work If everyone who visited the site over the course of a month donated at least £1 we would have enough funding for the next eight years To guarantee our future please consider making a donation today. Florida's 30A area is a stretch of white-sand beaches and quaint beach towns that runs for 24 miles along County Road 30A Recently, I spent a few days in 30A and explored three beach towns there: Rosemary Beach All were charming and had lots to do, but as a Florida native who writes about travel for a living there was one spot I'd recommend if you're looking to get the full 30A experience while still feeling like you had a distinctly "Florida" vacation linear buildings set against a cerulean sky the area feels like something out of the Mediterranean region or a spot where celebrities would buy homes or take vacations in Florida I had a yummy lunch here on the outdoor patio of a spot called George's at Alys Beach and shopped for a bit in the public area this area felt the least accessible to vacationers and had the vibe of a private community — not so much an inviting beach town I enjoyed my time in Rosemary Beach and found the TikToks I'd seen about the area to be accurate: The whole town has a European vibe from the architecture of its homes to the design of its main shopping and dining area something some people vacationing in Florida may not expect Despite being cute and within walking distance of the main area of town I found myself preferring to drive elsewhere in my rental car I stayed at an Airbnb between Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach A perk of this area is that most of the beach towns are within walking or biking distance and bike-rental shops are plentiful if a bicycle isn't included with your rental property Seaside was about a 15-minute drive from my Airbnb and I found myself making the trip on two separate occasions to spend time there because I liked the area so much and walking through Seaside felt very "Florida," while also feeling upscale There were gorgeous beach houses and breathtaking views of the blue-green Gulf of Mexico and hole-in-the-wall restaurants that reminded me I was still in my state The flavors of Seaside were delightful and I'd absolutely return to the town for meals on future trips to 30A One night, I had a wonderful steak dinner on the rooftop of Bud and Alley's a historic restaurant with famous sunset views I visited Seaside bright and early for breakfast at Pickle's Burger and Shakes a spot on the beach that serves Southern breakfast fare like biscuits and gravy Even the latte I grabbed at Amavida Coffee and Tea was excellent The sunsets along the Gulf of Mexico are stunning and the prettiest one I saw was while having dinner on the roof of the aforementioned Bud and Alley's The restaurant even rings a bell each time the sun sets My dream rental property in Seaside would be right on the gulf with a balcony for viewing the sunset on the days I didn't make it to Bud and Alley's roof The best thing I did while in Seaside was actually a free self-guided walking tour created by the Seaside Institute that I played on my phone as I explored the town It featured recorded audio snippets from architects and town planners who founded Seaside explaining everything from the art and design of each beach entrance to how the local historic post office came to be I love that Seaside doesn't seem to take itself as seriously as towns like Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach it seems to embrace its Florida roots while still maintaining stunning architecture It's beautiful enough to feel like a vacation — even to someone from another part of Florida — while not feeling as pretentious as other towns in the area I cannot wait to return to 30A for another vacation along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and would choose a rental property right in the heart of the town for my next trip I'd still venture into towns like Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach for a meal or some shopping but I'd recommend a stay in Seaside to a first-time 30A visitor SEASIDE HEIGHTS -- Higher interest rates haven't hurt the real estate market in Seaside Heights which continues to boom as developers race to turn former nightclubs and old motels into gleaming new condominiums and townhouses "There is a lot of activity all over town," said Mike Loundy Loundy is involved in many of the projects that are transforming Seaside from a party town into a more upscale beach destination at the Shore The average price of a home in Seaside Heights continues to soar: It was $567,277 in 2024 Many of the small coastal bungalows and worn-down motels have been replaced by high-end condominiums and elevated Housing prices were already rising in Seaside when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020 leading more people from northern New Jersey and New York to seek a place by the Shore They've continued to go up even after the pandemic as more expensive housing stock — and the ability to rent properties for top dollar in the summer months — draws more buyers to town Home prices soar: Ocean County average home price has shot up 57% since COVID Loundy said he is giving "hard hat tours" of Coastal Edge, a 38-unit condominium building that is being built on the site of the former Karma nightclub on the Boulevard between Hamilton and Webster avenues The building will have restaurant and retail space on the first floor along with a rooftop deck offering expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean Not everything is growing: Amid Seaside Heights building boom, what's stopping this 10-story tower from construction? Karma, where the cast of MTV's "Jersey Shore" often liked to party, was demolished in December 2023 when the borough pulled its liquor license after numerous arrests at the club and an ongoing dispute between the borough and nightclub operator John Saddy Seaside Heights: New breakfast, brunch, lunch restaurant coming to town Several of the units are already under contract and Loundy said the $50 million project will help transform the Boulevard and many of the units have ocean views," Loundy said 1,441-square-foot unit is listed at $779,000 Coastal Edge is only one of several projects planned along the Boulevard where construction activity is finally picking up after numerous delays Building has started on the site of the former Merge nightclub where two mixed-used structures are planned will have commercial uses on the first floor with the three upper floors housing condominiums The parking lot behind Merge will be redeveloped with single-family homes The nearby Bamboo Bar site is not yet under construction, much to the consernation of Seaside officials. The borough is seeking a redeveloper for the 201 Boulevard site. A weed-covered lot is all that remains of the club another popular spot where the "Jersey Shore" cast frequently came to party Initial plans for the site included 48 residential units and commercial space on the Boulevard; TKD Holdings which owns the property and submitted the initial plans will also be allowed to apply to be designated redeveloper Monmouth housing prices rise: Monmouth County average home price second highest in NJ: See which towns rose the fastest Loundy said the owner of Bamboo will be seeking a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with the borough an agreement given to builders in redevelopment zones as an incentive to encourage construction of large projects a developer makes a yearly lump sum payment to the town instead of paying traditional property taxes and the townhouse plans received preliminary approval from the borough recently Changes next door: Funtown Pier could come back from flames with this big ride, if Seaside Park lets it having received a preliminary approval from the borough The 10-story hotel building has been proposed by Massachusetts-based 6M development "That one is a game-changer," Loundy said of the hotel project which would include a banquet hall that could make it a perfect venue for oceanfront weddings The project would also include construction of about 50 condominium units behind the hotel which could be rented by visitors planning weddings or other functions with the Glendale located behind the Surfside on Lincoln Avenue He said the hotel and adjacent condos would have a total capacity of 180 to 190 people making it a good venue for weddings and conferences The hotel would be the first new lodging option built in a borough that has lost nearly half its motels to redevelopment in the past several years and several had been targeted by the borough as nuisances after numerous police calls over the years Nearly 20 motels have been shut down and are in various stages of redevelopment Commercial real estate listing service LoopNet.com lists six motels for sale in Seaside Heights a 110-room property that is on sale for $22 million and has been on the market for more than a year Also available are smaller motels like the Sea Gem Motel and Apartments on DuPont Avenue along with six apartments next door that could be included in the sale Also on the market is the 21-room Hammock Inn and Suites on the Boulevard priced at $1.899 million and the potential site for up to 10 condominium units A typical motel redevelopment in town is 1010 Boulevard a condominium complex built on the site of the former Coral Sands Motel The Coral Sands was demolished in late 2022 and has been replaced by 10 two- to three-bedroom condominiums that are expected to be completed this spring at least in part because of their amazing ocean views The townhouses on the site are elevated above the Federal Emergency Management Administration flood standards you won't have to get flood insurance," Loundy said That's a pitch you probably wouldn't have heard in Seaside Heights a decade or so ago Seaside Height and several other Ocean County towns She's also passionate about the Shore's storied music scene shells crunch underfoot as we work our way from flaky pastries and iced coffees on scorching mornings to fish and chip feasts that blur the line between lunch and supper From underrated gems on the Cornish coast to fabulous towns a short skip from London around the Garden of England these are the places we return to time and time again for some windswept respite the English regarded their shoreline with distaste The seaside towns in England were exposed to the tides and prone to landslides and gales smugglers and those relegated to society’s margins a dramatic reimagining recast the English seaside as a place for health the seaside resort has proved one of England’s most successful and widely exported inventions Folkestone’s beautiful redevelopment and unparalleled collection of public art and the £100 million outpost of the Eden Project on Morecambe’s seafront Sam Mendes’ beautiful Margate-set film, Empire of Light reminds us that the seaside resort taps into England’s most tender dreams of redemption and hope This is the place for second chances and last chances I lost count of the number of piers whose elaborate Victorian ironwork was festooned with padlocks The seaside is a place designed to allow and forgive the sentimental It is quintessentially part of being English Whitstable hums with a bohemian energy that feels simultaneously curated and unpolished Visitors stand beside pastel-painted cottages and underneath the recognisable Wheelers Oyster Bar sign – a candy-pink fixture of Whitstable’s High Street since the mid-19th century cosy cafés sit alongside fashionable thrift stores selling antique trinkets and preloved clothes; options include Valentines Vintage Whitstable isn’t glossy – it’s beautifully lived-in From the rusted fishing boats to the sea-weathered beach huts the atmosphere feels quintessentially English While sandy shores are to be found in either direction along the dazzling Kent coast this pebbly spot holds a special place in many of our hearts which sleeps up to eight guests and feels like it could have been plucked from a Caribbean island where the buzz spills out onto the pebbly beach on warm afternoons and live music often echos out to sea on Saturday and Sunday nights boutiques and rickety homes line cobbled streets and mysterious lanes it’s easy to yearn for the timber-framed houses to tell their tale revealing who lived here through the ages and what the weathered walls have witnessed – these shores have seen plenty of hustle and bustle since at least the Roman period The images that draw visitors here are typically of Mermaid Street, which is as quintessentially English as can be. Feel the envy bubble away as you gaze upon the house fronts, each unique and storied in its own way. This is also where you’ll find The Mermaid Inn a 600-year-old tavern that’s now atop many staycation bucket lists and the building was rebuilt in 1420 after the town was burned by French Raiders more than 40 years earlier The Inn is also said to be home to several ghoulish residents who have made themselves known to living as the delightful eateries and shops across town demonstrate Cordelia James and Colette for colourful womenswear and bargains to be found in the cosy charity shops Hop between the shops for handmade trinkets and you may find the boot a little fuller on your journey home Any visit to Rye is incomplete without feasting and ale-sipping in one of the characterful pubs such as The Globe Inn Marsh Rye or Old Bell Rye, both particularly buzzy hotspots by night after the day-trippers have been and gone, homebound, well-fed with classic pub grub. Tillingham one of England’s finest farmsteads and vineyards is just a 12-minute drive from the heart of Rye and makes for a delightful afternoon excursion if you’re sticking around for a night or two The Michelin Green Star restaurant offers a surprisingly affordable selection of set menus while guests devour pizzas and crunchy salads alongside plenty of wine As one of the county’s most picturesque fishing villages visiting Mosehole often involves taking things slow and escaping the hustle and bustle of city life for many Boats clink and gently bop in the harbour protected from the Atlantic beyond by a granite wall that cups around looked over by salt-sprayed houses and waterside drinking dens weather-beaten fishermen trade tales over St Austell ales while travellers nurse pints by the fire You won’t find garish souvenir shops or overdone luxury here – just the quiet luxury of authenticity of storm-watching by a stone hearth or eating just-caught crab with the sound of waves for company Mosehole is often part of a wider Cornish itinerary especially for international visitors setting off in a hire car from the buzzy city of Penzance The pretty town is a great place for culture vultures thanks to its abundance of art galleries and chic stores plus a dining terrace overlooking the glistening Cornish waters If Mousehole is more of a day trip destination and the buzz of Penzance appeals as a long weekend destination check into Artist Residence Cornwall; in the summer guests unwind in the hotel's festival garden feasting on food straight from its BBQ smokehouse and sipping tangy cocktails under the sun a short drive away beside the sea wall in Newlyn is a firm favourite of the Condé Nast Traveller team Chef and restaurateur Ben Tunnicliffe’s destination restaurant is a bucket list trip for seafood lovers who cast their eyes over the chalkboard menu to see what the fishermen have to offer that afternoon windswept beauty has won over plenty of admirers over the centuries ever since the Victorian love affair with Kent’s seaside towns began Things went downhill a few decades ago as the British staycation wave slowed down somewhat leaving the High Street in such a state that Mary Portas was recruited to revive Margate’s charm has officially won over a new generation of visitors – and re-charmed elderly returnees who gaze upon the amusement fronts and sandy swathe with nostalgia waves crashing against the rockpools and seagulls zooming around overhead in search of their next rogue chip dinner on a balmy afternoon Arrive early on particularly warm days or prepare to find more peaceful places to lay a towel a short walk in either direction from Margate Main Sands; the large beach is frequented by families as a result of the amenities around the shore from toilets to fish and chip shops and ice cream stalls The town’s magic lies in its contradictions: high art beside shops selling bright red buckets and spades and a brutalist block of flats overlooking a theme park that some of the biggest names in music set up shop at by the GuestHouse Hotels group behind smart boutiques in Bath and York while rare flora battles to colonise the shingle – a unique view that late artist Derek Jarman called “modern nature” His tar-black Prospect Cottage makes Dungeness a pilgrimage for aesthetes while abundant birdlife on the RSPB’s first-ever reserve draws bird-watchers to the community’s eclectic mix a Bamford spa cabin and an excellent locavore restaurant; The Gallivant Littlestone Beach opens nearby this summer with 12 bedrooms and a design that references the breezy beachiness of East Coast America in the late 1920s With two boats working daily, seafood doesn’t get fresher than at the Dungeness Snack Shack, a matt-black cabin that, depending on the season, serves scallop baps, lobster, crab, sole and plaice with fried potatoes and homemade tartare and chilli jam. Some of Britain’s best wineries – Tillingham Gusbourne and Charles Palmer – are a 20-minute drive away CornwallNeither in thrall to celebrity chefs nor reliant on pastel pink-clad summer crowds this charismatic harbour town has sparkling beaches right in town and a subtropical climate – not to mention a year-round buzz Paddleboarders setting off at dawn from Gyllyngvase Beach mingle with workers knocking off from shifts at the dock there are single-origin roasts at Beacon Coffee or craft beers from the Verdant Brewing Co The quantity of art students in Penryn means that this is a town where people make art: see it at the new grass-roots space so there is no need to drive – with a short ferry to St Mawes and wildflower-lined paths to Pendennis Castle or the Helford River seven-course tasting menus make a meal of foraged preserved and fermented ingredients alongside braai-grilled local lamb and venison heathland-edged coast and bounteous foodie scene there are still parts of the coastline that remain happily under the radar – deserted rivers with its powder sand shoreline stretching as far as the eye can see and the rugged shingle stretches of Dunwich and Thorpeness RIBA award-winning B&B just outside Aldeburgh – has triple-aspect views out onto stunning gardens packed with ornamental grasses River Café alumnus Harry McKenzie is wowing locals with cow’s curd ravioli or lamb sweetbreads given that I grew up in North Yorkshire and often visited as a child The dramatic castle occupies the headland which separates the two main bays – steep cliffs stretching away in both directions The old town ascends the slope to the castle in a maze of crooked streets The town is a showcase of every stage of seaside architecture over the last two centuries – from Georgian crescents to Victorian hotels with an Art Nouveau spa and an Art Deco theatre Scarborough was built to entertain the wealth of West Yorkshire textile owners with museums and everywhere their ambition and flamboyance is evident still hovering over the town is the glamour and eccentricity of the Sitwell family and the sibling writers who spent summers there in its Edwardian heyday Foremost among the new breed of local hotels is the au courant Bike and Boot Hotel housed in a handsome Victorian terrace in the centre of town but it is quicker and more fun to take a ferry from the centre of Salcombe The South Sands Ferry serves the western shore; beaches on the eastern shore are reached from the village of East Portlemouth a ferry ride across the estuary from Salcombe Head to Whitestrand Quay and catch the foot ferry to South Sands blue-and-yellow vessel that looks as though it could have sailed out of a children's picture book Take a cruise around the estuary with Whitestrand Boat Hire at Strand Court where you can also rent rods and self-drive boats less than a mile from the heart of Salcombe: an extended beach café it serves crab-mayonnaise lunches and a bistro-style dinner menu which includes monkfish wrapped in bacon accessed from a footpath and via steep steps which is lined with beds of bright flowers For great views back over the town's Italianate architecture Visit Towner Gallery for its contemporary art exhibitions Eastbourne's hinterland has informal art routes that are also well worth following which was the home of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant and retains their murals and art collection (including works by Picasso and Renoir) The 50 bedrooms are spacious and keenly priced On the steep, white cliffs of nearby Beachy Head is the Belle Tout Lighthouse Built in 1832 and a working lighthouse until 1902 it was picked up and moved away from the eroding cliff edge in 1999 The refurbished property has six bedrooms and offers gourmet breakfasts and complimentary evening drinks in the lounge Go to breezy Company for brunch or Skylark for candle-lit suppers Cru is a subterranean restaurant and wine bar both it and Blakeney now have marshland where the sea used to be and Wells (also Next-The-Sea) has a bucket and-spade strip selling shrimp nets and 'kiss me quick' hats is that it fell asleep a couple of centuries ago and is just beginning to wake up pebble 'dunes' stretching miles in each direction joins the vast strand of Holkham to create one of the UK's finest beaches be patient; the sea will be with you eventually Go on one of Beans Boat Trips from Morston Quay through the marshes to see the seals at Blakeney Point a wing-like building where you can learn about the nature reserve and admire it through the wide-screen viewing window Eagle-eyed visitors will spot a crooked wooden ladder sticking out of the marsh across the coast road: this is part of an otherwise elusive sculpture trail which has six well-designed rooms and one cottage French's Fish Shop in Wells has a loyal following and there are good chippies in Holt and at Salthouse on the coast The Scarlet Hotel is a salty-aired eco-friendly spa-slash-hotel – all seaweed-infused hot tubs yoga sessions in the garden and swinging pods in the dark relaxation room and harvests and recycles rainwater – plus has some of the best views on this rugged slice of coast Book The Living Space at the Watergate Bay Hotel for a cream tea Porthgwidden is a gorgeous stretch of white sand that's lined with beach huts Porthminster Beach is also popular among sun-seekers with clear blue waters and views of the Godrevy Lighthouse – inspiration for Virginia Woolf’s novel To The Lighthouse – three miles out to sea Mediterranean-style experience with panoramic sea views There are lovely walking paths into the centre of St Ives with its shops and restaurants or it’s just a simple three-minute train journey into town Pre-order flowers and Champagne to your room for special occasions The Mermaid is one of the longest-standing restaurants in St Ives situated in the old fishing quarter and serving amazing seafood in an authentic setting while also delving into the history of the town Diners are immersed in the past via vintage photographs lining the walls and church pews used as booths then round things off with the Mermaid Mess (a twist on the Eton Mess) head to The Rum and Crab Shack along the harbour Tuck into Cornish crab or lobster (aprons provided) and order a zesty Dark ’n’ Stormy made with one of the hundred spicy rums from all over the world collected by the owners KentAs a 90s teenager growing up in Folkestone during its fallow years I didn’t foresee it becoming one of the UK’s most vibrant seaside towns It’s a continually surprising – and heartening – revelation that Folkestone’s become such a cultural hub thanks in no small part to the presence of acclaimed art born of the town’s Triennial – works by Antony Gormley Richard Woods and AK Dolven pepper an area now considered to be the UK’s largest urban outdoor exhibition of contemporary art Folkestone always had good bones: the Leas clifftop promenade designed by Decimus Burton and wide shingle beaches with views of the French coastline on clear days we wouldn’t have dreamed of venturing to – from Tontine Street to the Old High Street dotted with boutiques selling boujie pet accessories and vintage fashion – makes it a legitimate metamorphosis past marsh grass and drifts of sea lavender The water here is reluctant to relinquish the land Fossils of hippopotamus bones emerge from the rock; out on the estuary the lantern-red sails of a Thames barge ease by I love the sense of Victorian Gothic – it’s the English coast at its earthiest and most beguiling along with crab sandwiches and grilled mussels CornwallSo much of the Cornish buzz happens west of Falmouth and the Roseland Peninsula isn’t as well known as the Lizard Peninsula a one-time pilchard port on the peninsula’s eastern edge is as lovely as anywhere in the county on a summer’s day with two gorgeous beaches – Tatum and Porthcurnick – that are sheltered from prevailing winds and join at low tide with a menu geared towards local fish and fowl one of Ireland's most bustling and famous cities I was working my dream job with some of the greatest people in the industry on one of the biggest shows in the world "Game of Thrones." Life was good and busy for years But after about a decade, the city's buzz started to fade, and I yearned for a slower pace of life Eventually, I found sanctuary by the sea in a quaint coastal town just 25 minutes from the outskirts of Belfast Belfast has everything you'd expect an Irish city to have — lots to do and drank in fancy cocktail bars while also attending parties and events Between my long days at work and social engagements I felt like I was living the dream and taking advantage of all Belfast had to offer What had attracted me to Belfast started to push me away I began yearning for a slower pace of life the coronavirus pandemic gave me the final push I needed to leave I found myself cooped up in my tiny city apartment with no outdoor space Leaving my home wasn't much comfort since Belfast still felt as busy as ever to me As I walked past queues of people waiting 45 minutes just to buy groceries and local parks teeming with people I took the leap and abandoned city living to move to Bangor in County Down I had friends and family in the peaceful seaside town plus I'd grown up next to a beach in Ireland — a part of me had always longed to return to the sanctuary of the sea Going from a tiny apartment on a busy city street to a spacious home with luscious green trees I installed a hot tub in my garden and started growing my own vegetables I wake up every morning to the sound of the Irish ocean lapping at the shore and visit the beach for daily walks so I can bask in the sea air I'm still grateful for my time in the city but I feel much happier living in a town where my neighbors often stop to say hello and I don't have to struggle to find a parking space a 25-minute drive can still get me to Belfast if I ever crave a taste of the city I think anyone contemplating leaving a busy city for a quieter town nearby should give it a try (KION) - A woman was arrested for reckless driving after a standoff at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Seaside on Tuesday night According to the Seaside Police Department was seen driving in and out of opposing lanes of traffic in Seaside Officers found Diaz's car and began to pursue ending in the Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot with officers attempting to break the windows with a less-lethal shotgun Sergio Berrueta has been in the news for quite awhile going from studying print media to entering the realm of broadcast Berrueta started his professional news career in Eureka as a newscast producer for North Coast News (now The Northstate’s News) at KAEF ABC 23 in 2022 He pivoted a year later in 2022 going from behind-the-scenes to in front of the camera as a multimedia journalist for Redwood News Channel 3 (KIEM/KVIQ) also in Eureka Berrueta studied journalism at Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt) earning his Bachelor’s Degree social media manager and editor-in-chief of the university’s El Lenador the only bilingual publication in all of Humboldt County Berrueta had earned his Associate’s Degree at East Los Angeles College in 2019 after beginning his educational journey in 2012 He also was on staff for the ELAC’s publication Berrueta has also been in education as an AmeriCorps tutor in East Hollywood from 2017 to 2019 and served in a government role as a National Hometown Fellow for Lead for America with the City of Arcata in 2021 Berrueta is an avid amateur cinephile having written about films in free time attempting to get through a backlog of video games enjoys visiting new places along the California Coast and trying to keep up with the latest music and podcasts KION 46 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here EEO Report | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | FCC Applications | Do Not Sell My Personal Information Discover what this seaside town on Florida's 30A has to offer SEASIDE HEIGHTS -- Construction is underway at numerous sites in this small borough but the property officials once thought would jumpstart redevelopment on the Boulevard has so far remained vacant SSH Boulevard has received borough approval to construct a 120-foot-high building is slated to include 77 residential units, ranging in size from about 1,500 to 1,900 square feet Seven of the units are supposed to have three bedrooms according to architect Avelino Martinez's testimony before the planning board Building boom: See how rapidly Seaside Heights is shedding party town image with this new construction and also retail space: 6,500 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor with an outdoor balcony for dining on the fourth floor A rooftop pool and community room are also planned The project received approval from the planning board in August 2023 and borough officials have expressed frustration that no construction work has started yet More in town: An underwear run in Seaside Heights, and more things to do this weekend at the Shore In May 2021, the borough designated SSH Boulevard LLC as redeveloper of the Boulevard site, where a four-story rusted steel skeleton had stood for more than a decade Council members expressed enthusiasm for the project which officials hoped will kickstart redevelopment on the Boulevard The rusted steel skeleton that had towered over the Boulevard for more than a decade was finally demolished in August 2021. Borough officials applauded the demolition which they said heralded a new era in Seaside's ongoing redevelopment Jean Mikle covers Toms River and several other Ocean County towns and writes about issues related to Superstorm Sandy SEASIDE HEIGHTS -- Ocean County's largest St The parade starts at J Street and marches north on the Boulevard to Carteret Avenue The parade committee will celebrate Mass at 10 a.m This year's grand marshal is Herbert McGrath who will march alongside Irishwomen of the Year Aileen Gulino and Becky Christensen Shamrock Shake returns: McDonald's Shamrock Shake 2025: Uncle O'Grimacey celebrates St. Patrick's Day featuring the "Drunkin' Clams," along with a performance of "Amazing Grace" by a massed pipe band and the unfurling of a 40-foot American flag Ocean County has about 120,000 residents who claim at least some Irish ancestry Seaside Heights and several other Ocean County towns (KATU) — Beachgoers are being reminded to "share the shore" and give resting marine mammals ample space after a young elephant seal was found basking in the sun in Seaside this morning a natural process that requires it to rest potentially remaining in the same spot for weeks Authorities are advising the public to maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from the seal and to keep dogs on a leash The seal does not require feeding or watering Volunteers from the West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network are monitoring the seal All marine mammals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and any disturbance or harassment is a violation of federal law READ ALSO: With tears and tail wags, San Quentin inmates reunite with the service dogs they raised the largest of the "true" seals in the Northern Hemisphere Once nearly extinct due to commercial sealing in the 1800s This group has since grown into robust populations in the U.S These seals are known for their extensive migrations with some traveling over 13,000 miles roundtrip The largest colonies are located off southern California in the Channel Islands individuals can contact their local Stranding Network at 1-866-767-6114 2025 at 11:07 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}There were no injuries reported but authorities said the investigation is continuing NJ — Authorities are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday night on Hamilton Avenue in Seaside Heights Korman said the investigation is continuing and anyone with information should contact the Seaside Heights Police Department at 732-793-1800 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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