30 of the Most Charming Spots to Visit on the East Coast

There’s nothing that America can’t offer you. From mountains, to beaches, to deserts, to urban oases, whatever setting is calling your name, you can find it here in America. 

But, are you an East Coast fan, a West Coast fan, or a Heartland devotee? Wherever you stake your claim, there’s plenty for you to explore on any given day. 

For a full tour of the East Coast, let’s pretend you’re landing in the Tampa Bay area. We’ll start our journey in Florida and make our way north up the alluring Atlantic coastline. 

St. Petersburg, FL

While not on the East Coast, it’s safe to say St. Pete’s is worth the temporary detour to the Gulf Coast where the waters are crystal blue and the sands kiss your toes. 

St. Petersburg has charm written all over it. From its downtown cafes to its upscale restaurants, there’s something on the menu for everyone in this sweet city. 

Best of all, after you’ve had a belly full of delight, you can head on over to Sunset Beach on Treasure Island to capture the most radiant sunset you’ve ever seen. 

Ormond Beach, FL

Heading over to the east coast, you have a lesser-known beach, Ormond Beach, just north of the ever-popular Daytona Beach. 

While Daytona is where all the thrill-seekers go, Ormond offers a lot more peace and quiet. There’s a lovely dog-friendly Hilton full of oceanfront rooms that you can easily use as your launch pad for a most relaxing getaway. 

St. Augustine, FL

Did you know St. Augustine, FL calls itself the oldest city in America? It’s not the first thing that comes to mind. Typically, we tend to think of Colonial America up in Philly or Boston. 

But, it may be able to lay claim to that title, since it was founded in 1565. As the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European and African-American origin in the US, it was settled 42 years before the English colonized Jamestown and 55 years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. 

There’s a lovely dose of Spanish architecture everywhere you turn. Its walkable downtown streets feature a bevy of delicious restaurants, quality shops, and, of course, it doesn’t hurt a thing that the ocean is well within reach. 

Tybee Island, GA

Next up, we have a beach town with some of the best Airbnbs on the East Coast. You can score a lovely little oceanfront villa right on the Atlantic and take in sunrise after sunrise. 

The best way to tackle Tybee is to load up the fridge in your Airbnb with treats and just settle in for a while. You won’t even have to leave the property to make this a memorable getaway. 

For more on that, check out these 15 tips for choosing the best Airbnb.