Can't-lose destinations

The Phoenix picks eight of New England's best seaside spots

Saving the shore

An environmental advocate discusses how humans help and hurt the beach
by Ben Geman

Sand dollars

Want to enjoy the best beaches on Martha's Vineyard? Step one: become a millionaire.
by Jason Gay

Against the grain

Two beaches for the sand-hater within
by Chris Wright

Bay side

Two snapshots of the urban scene
by Michelle Chihara

On the video beach

The sun, the surf, the sand -- all without the mess

5 beach jerks

by Jason Gay