The days stretch longer, the sunsets linger, and somewhere between beach walks and morning coffee, we start asking quieter questions:

What matters? What stays with us?

The summer 2025 issue of Beach Happy leans into those questions, with soulful stories, sun-drenched moments, and the kind of reflections only summer can stir.

On the cover: Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East, choosing joy in the in-between.

Inside: Myles Morgan‘s breakout journey from the Gulf Coast to Nashville spotlights a rising Southern voice shaped by salt air and soul.

Surf Brigade is transforming lives, one sunset session at a time. From Seaside to Santorini, we’ve rounded up rooftop bars with panoramic views and unforgettable cocktails. Our eco-conscious watch guide proves you don’t have to sacrifice style for sustainability, and through the lens of photographer Mike Fender, coastal wildlife comes into quiet, reverent focus.

We’re also showcasing 30A dream homes: spaces made for slow mornings, salty breezes, and inspired living. And of course, we reveal your 2025 Hot Spot Award winners: the people, places, and businesses that keep 30A shining bright.

If there’s a theme this summer, it’s this: the good part is already happening. It lives in the questions we ask when we let the noise fade. It’s in the stories we tell, the time we make, and the quiet clarity that comes from simply being where our feet are.

Here’s to what stays with us.

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