15 Best Small Beach Towns on the East Coast (2025 Guide)
Discover the most charming small beach towns from Maine to Florida. Avoid crowded resorts and find authentic coastal villages with beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, and small-town charm.
Published: 11/5/2025
Towns Featured in This Guide
Stockbridge
Massachusetts•2,000 residents
Norman Rockwell's idealized America brought to life in the Berkshires. Main Street looks just like his famous painting, museum and all.
Hudson
New York•6,000 residents
Revitalized river town where 200+ antique shops line historic Warren Street. Farm-to-table pioneer just two hours from NYC by train.