This coastal town may seem like a respite from the city—and it is—but be prepared to be far busier with activities than you typically would in a shore town. Go for the waterfront views, but make time to explore the town's iconic mansions.
![A lighthouse stands on a rocky shore, overlooking a sailboat on the ocean, under a clear sky with gentle waves hitting the rocks.](https://d12q7xymr7g5wm.cloudfront.net/assets/files/12359/gettyimages-157438239.1800x400.jpg?1h8umj)
This coastal town may seem like a respite from the city—and it is—but be prepared to be far busier with activities than you typically would in a shore town. Go for the waterfront views, but make time to explore the town's iconic mansions.