The Shore 2009
WATER
Not all surf is created equal. The best for sailing, snorkeling, hanging 10 …
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
The best starts to long days at the beach
DAY TRIPS
Things to do at the beach that in no way involve sand in your shorts
BOARDWALK
For exercisers, for gluttons, for observers of both
DOUGHNUTS (& OTHER BAKED GOODS)
The breakfast (and snack, and dessert) of champions
CANDIES, FUDGE & TAFFY
For sending to folks back home, for nibbling between meals
PHOTO OPS
The best point-and-shoot spots at the shore
SEAFOOD
Just because it’s everywhere doesn’t mean it’s all the same. Here, your best bets for dining in or taking out.
SAND
The best beaches for everything
JUNK FOOD
Worth the hour you’ll have to wait before you get back in the water
KIDS
Fun ideas for tantrum-free days
LIFEGUARDS
Almost as hot as the weather
HANGOUTS & NIGHTLIFE
For when the sun is low and a beer on your deck won’t cut it
CASUAL EATS
Great food, cheap — and places where you don’t have to change out of your bathing suit to get it
SHOPPING
From shell soaps to sundresses: what to buy and where to buy it
ICE CREAM
Get your licks while the sun sizzles
GEAR
Boards, bikes, and whatever else you need to play
ATLANTIC CITY
The best things to do from morning until … next morning
PIZZA
Any way you like it
RAINY DAYS
The sun will come out tomorrow, until then, there’s …
DINING OUT
Our roster of call-the-sitter-type feasts
FUN & GAMES
Amusements for all ages