Published on August 13, 2026
ELLE - By Todd Plummer
Summer always takes forever to arrive and slips away too quickly. Just when you’ve finally settled into your summer routine, August arrives, and suddenly there’s a faint sense of panic. But there is a very particular glamour to late summer, too. The crowds thin out, the waters are still warm, and the best beach towns feel a little bit more like they belong to only you. From glamorous European hideaways to quietly luxurious seaside villages closer to home, these are the best beach towns for a late summer getaway, when you’re not quite ready to say goodbye to summer. Read the story here: