Condé Nast Ranks Beach Town Near Pennsylvania Among Top 14 on East Coast

The picturesque beach town of Cape May, often referred to as a dreamy summer destination, is a popular choice for vacationers. This shore town, featuring a vibrant promenade and distinctive pink Victorian triple-decker homes, is highly recommended by Condé Nast Traveler.

Travelers seeking classic luxury are recommended to stay at The Virginia Hotel. If you’re looking for scenic views, then consider this Airbnb one-bedroom cottage.

Not only a summer hotspot, Cape May is recognized by National Geographic as the World’s Best Destination for Birding. The narrow Cape May peninsula acts as a natural bird funnel, attracting an array of songbirds during their spring and fall migrations. Higbee Beach provides spectators a front-row seat at a feathered fashion show, where you can spot up to 20 species of brightly colored warblers with a little luck.

From Maine to Florida, the luxury lifestyle and travel magazine highlights the unique beach towns along this stretch of coastline as summer hotspots. Whether you prefer bustling towns teeming with people and activity or a quieter, small-town atmosphere, you’re sure to find the perfect summer getaway.

“From charming, historic New England towns to tropical Southern getaways, there is so much to explore this summer,” the magazine suggests. Organized from the Northeast to the Southeast, the list of 14 beach towns showcases the diverse offerings of the East Coast.