![]() That Goonies-famous landmark might be the postcard star, but tiny Cannon-with its dog-thronged beaches, smattering of restaurants, wealth of breweries, and overabundance of galleries-is bursting at the seams with treasures. Nicole RupersburgĪt once abuzz and sleepy, Cannon Beach is home to one of Oregon’s most recognizable icons: Haystack Rock, which rises from the Pacific like the centerpiece of a titan’s rock garden. ![]() Climb the 282 steps to the top of Mount Baldhead (a giant sand dune, actually) for a gorgeous overlook of Oval Beach and the surrounding dunes. End with a nightcap at the New Holland Spirits Tasting Room.ĭon’t leave without: The beach of choice here is Oval Beach, one of the best freshwater beaches in the US. For dinner-sorry, "supper"-don’t miss out on the Southern hospitality from James Beard Award finalist chef Matthew Millar at The Southerner. Hit the Saugatuck Brewing Company's pub for made-from-scratch pub food washed down with a blueberry lemon shandy. Must eat/drink: Start your morning off at Uncommon Coffee Roasters, a hip coffee house that roasts their own sustainably sourced beans. It’s also a destination for the arts and antiques, thanks to ties to the Ox Bow School of Art, the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, art galleries like the Armstrong De-Graaf International Fine Art Gallery, and the Saugatuck Antique Pavilion. Nicknamed "The Great Art-Doors," Saugatuck-along with its sister city across the river, Douglas-has gained a reputation as Michigan's premiere gaycation spot. It is thoroughly a tourist's beach town-invaded in the summer-but like many of Michigan’s best beach towns, its character is impeccably maintained despite the influx of visitors. Saugatuck is to western Michigan what Provincetown is to Cape Cod. Jim Trotman Saugatuck is Michigan's premiere gaycation spot. Must eat/drink: Have them build you a colossal biscuit sandwich at Biscuits N’ Porn (yes, you read that right), or slurp down a dozen or so raw oysters at I Got Your Crabs (again, yes), where they pop open the bivalves right in front of you.ĭon’t leave without: Taking a break from the beach and stretching your legs with a hike through the surprisingly hilly Nags Head Woods Preserve, which boasts a full 1,400 acres of pristine maritime forest. And in Kitty Hawk, the canals crisscrossing the village make for excellent kayak adventures. Aviation geeks should check out the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, then lope up the 90-foot hill where the Brothers Wright conducted their glider tests. Jennette's Pier is among the best spots to people-watch in this laid-back slice of the Atlantic, where fresh seafood from old-school family restaurants is unparalleled. A haven for East Coast surfers, Nags Head proper stretches for 11 miles of beach and sound, which includes the tallest sand dune on the East Coast at Jockey’s Ridge State Park (before it sets, scramble up to the top and catch the sun sinking beneath the horizon). Nags Head has become the de-facto name for a power trio of beach towns in the Outer Banks: Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, and Kitty Hawk. It's a perfect (macro?) dose of AP's art community, and ideal beachside Instagram fodder. Asbury Park has one of the most low-key yet top-notch pizzerias in the country at Talula's, and Pop's Garage is a cheap-as-hell beachside favorite, slinging tacos and street corn.ĭon't leave without: Perusing-and posing in front of-the many murals of Sunset Pavilion. ![]() Must eat/drink: For a solid middle ground between fancy and beachy-casual, check out Moonstruck for a Mediterranean menu in a classic Jersey shore Victorian home. A bustling art scene, a longstanding LGBTQ community, and (obviously) a beautiful beach make Asbury Park worth fully greeting again, boss. Wanna try out vintage pinball? The Silverball Museum Arcade has more than 600 machines. ![]() Want to drink? Asbury Festhalle and Biergarten is on point for al fresco imbibing, holding rank alongside the always-lively Johnny Mac's and the delightfully divey Bond Street Bar atop the list of the 50-plus bars in town. AP's iconic boardwalk vibes have now made way for a " Brooklyn on the beach" feel, an energy that extends into the city's legendary (and recently returned!) music scene. In the not-so-distant past, Asbury Park was best known as a dated Springsteen reference-a once-great tourist destination turned as stale as months-old saltwater taffy. ![]()
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