Beach Guide 2008

The newest stores and hottest restaurants, great bargains on real estate, cool summer fashion, artists, surfing and more—look here first for everything you need to know this summer.

Summer Fun
A season full of festivals, concerts, plays, exhibitions and races offers something for everyone. By Becki Davis

Beachcombing
Whether it's a soothing spa or a high-end gift shop, new businesses cater to the ever growing resort communities. And they're open year-round. By Scott Pruden

The Changing Tide
These days, buyers reign as kings of the beach market. If you're going to buy, the time is now. By Eileen Smith Dallabrida

A New Wave
The bad boys of surfing are a thing of the past. As the author proves, the sport has experienced a sea change. By Carrie Townsend

Spring into Summer Fashion
Don't be a late bloomer. Jump into these hot summer fashions. Photographic illustrations by Luigi Ciuffetelli

The Art of Beach Life
Coastal Delaware’s majestic scenery and easy lifestyle has drawn and inspired artists for decades, which means there’s a thriving community of artists who are producing a spectacular variety of work, and it rivals some of the country’s best. Let the following guide be the beginning of your quest for Southern Delaware’s artistic bounty. By Mark S. Reeve

Foodie Heaven
One of the great things about the beach: New restaurants open as frequently as the tides change. Here's the class of 2008. By Scott Pruden

Are We There Yet?
How do you know when you've reached the beach? When you can smell the salt air. That's one of the reasons the author relocated there. By Karen McGrath