Coastal Living Magazine - Winter 2024

In this issue

St. Elsewhere
The lesser known U.S. Virgin Island, St. Croix, is an underrated gem with
historic towns, superb beaches, cool little hotels and restaurants, and an
irresistibly low-key vibe.

Elements of Surprise
Designer John Wooden revives a rambling courtyard-based home in Newport Beach,
California, for an active, ocean-loving family.

Caribbean Queens
Discover six dreamy islands, from Virgin Gorda to Mustique, to put
at the top of your winter getaway list.

VINTAGE POSTCARDS

Made for going the distance, these nostalgic keepsakes have stories to tell

1 min

WHAT'S IN YOUR BEACH BAG?

Sustainable beauty founder Lisa Jean Walsh shares her beach-day essentials

1 min

ELEUTHERA'S CULTURED CLUB

Are you actually staying here? You'll quickly get used to this question if you're lucky enough to occupy one of just 11 cottages, suites, and villas at The Potlatch Club, Eleuthera's dreamy, intimate new boutique resort.

1 min

Character-Driven

On Florida's Siesta Key, a family built their forever house from the ground up, fashioning a home that could fool even a local into believing it had been there all along

6 mins

ST. ELSE WHERE

Part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is often overlooked compared to her sister islands of St. Thomas and St. John to the north. But a visit to this lesser-known gem reveals a place rich in gifts from deep culture and history to fantastic food, beautiful beaches, and a soulful style that may have you yearning to stay

6 mins

elements of surprise

A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FAMILY REIMAGINED THEIR MEDITERRANEAN HOME AS A MODERN OASIS WHERE EVERY SPACE AND DESIGN DETAIL UNFOLDS LIKE A SECRET

6 mins

Caribbean Queens

Meet the six islands—and their showstopping stays that should be at the top of your winter escape vacation list

5 mins

old soul

A restrained, rustic getaway off South Africa's Western Cape bows to the regal landscape

3 mins

BAHAMIAN BASE CAMP

A magical compound in Nassau's historic Old Fort community is a relaxed gathering place for a large, London-based family

5 mins

Tropical Obsession

BRING THE BEACH TO ANY HOLIDAY WITH AN ICEBOX PIE THAT'S A PIÑA COLADA ON A PLATE

3 mins

MIZNER & ME

What better way to explore Palm Beach than with the ultimate guide and bon vivant? JANCEE DUNN locks arms with the resort's visionary architect, Addison Mizner, to explore the enclave's legendary sites

6 mins

CAPE CODDER

With its ruby red cranberry hue, this sublimely simple cocktail joins the holiday fun in winter as nimbly as it reigns as summer's happy hour essential for New Englanders from Maine to Massachusetts.

1 min

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Coastal Living Magazine Description:

Coastal Living magazine was founded in 1997 by Jack Thomasson, a former executive at Southern Living magazine. Coastal Living magazine is the ultimate guide to living the coastal lifestyle and packed with inspiration for your home, travel, food, and entertaining, all with a coastal twist.

* Find ideas for beachy cottages, modern beach houses, and everything in between.
* Discover the best coastal destinations, from the Carolinas to the Pacific Coast.
* Learn how to cook delicious coastal cuisine, from seafood boils to shrimp and grits.
* Get tips for entertaining guests in a coastal style.
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