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Love the Ocean, Hate the Beach? Travel like a local—minus the sand.
From Charles Williams, A Cultural Guide to Coastal Travel shows you how to swap beach crowds for working harbors, markets, lighthouses, and night-lit waterfronts.
Design beach-free itineraries without FOMO.- Catch the real rhythms of harbor life at dawn.
- Eat where boats dock & menus change with the catch.
- Find cliff-top drives, lighthouse walks & after-dark gems.
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If beaches aren’t your thing… this book is.
Six common frustrations this guide solves:
Sunburn & sand
Design trips that skip towels entirely.
Beach-pressure
No more guilt for choosing harbors over beaches.
Tourist traps
Spot authentic waterfront dining vs. plastic menus.
Overpriced beachfronts
Find better value off the sand.
Bad timing
Use dawn/evening windows beaches miss.
Surface-level visits
Engage with living maritime culture.
What you’ll get (and why it’s better than a beach day)
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Authentic mornings
Watch boats return, markets buzz, coffee with a working view.
2
From harbor to table
How to eat the day’s catch & avoid tourist menus.
3
Culture that breathes
Museums, archives, crafts, and festivals that locals love.
4
Scenic movement
Clifftop drives, lighthouse walks, ferry views.
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After-dark magic
Harbor lights, promenades, music & moonlit dinners.
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Belonging, not baking
Learn the lingo, meet makers, feel part of the waterfront.
Skip the beach. Keep the sea.
Join thousands discovering the richer side of coastal travel—harbors, culture, cuisine, and night-lit waterfronts.
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