The Beach is Ours Again (Until Next Summer) ⛱️

When summer winds down in a beach town, there’s always a little tug at the heart. The boardwalk is less crowded, the sound of music and chatter fades, and suddenly you can actually hear the waves again. We can’t help but miss the buzz of visitors, the lines at our favorite ice cream shop, and that electric feeling that everyone’s squeezing in a little fun before the sun sets. It’s hard not to feel a little blue as the calendar turns to September, because summer has a way of making our little beach town feel extra alive.

At the same time, the quiet has its own kind of magic. We can finally get a table at a popular eatery, the beaches feel like they’re just ours again, and there’s more room to soak in those perfect sunsets. The slower pace reminds us why we love living here year-round—and it gives us a chance to catch our breath before next summer rolls back around. Until then, we’ll enjoy this peaceful season by the sea. How about you—do you love the calm after summer, or do you find yourself missing the hustle and bustle too?