Situated steps from the Costa Rican shore, this weekend retreat prioritizes playtime on the coast.

Levy Art & Architecture transforms a disjointed Marina-style house into a laidback lookout on Ocean Beach.

Honing in on the meditative surfing vibes of the ocean, what was once an old horse barn is transformed into a seaside haven,...

A sustainable cabin in the Bahamas offers a respite for a Florida family.

With new laws limiting water consumption in many places, it shouldn't be a surprise that drought-tolerant and native landscaping...

Filmmaker Scott Ballew art directs a colorful addition to his 100-year-old home in Travis Heights with the help of architect duo...

Though its shape is sci-fi, the home feels decidedly down to earth.

Adventure travel meets modern design in this highly rated hotel that just hit the market in San José Del Cabo's Art District.

Architect and surfer Kenichiro Iwakiri renovates a beach house for himself in Shonan, a region of Japan known for its surf spots.

Aamion and Daize Goodwin’s radical digs in Hanalei, Kauai, can best be described as “Peter Pan” meets “Swiss Family Robinson.”

The surfer subculture has evolved over the years since it burst to prominence in the '60s as a counterculture way of life.

The vacation location of choice of the Obama family, you really can't go wrong choosing to spend some downtime on the Hawaiian...

Designer Lisa Carolla streamlines her space for post-beach bites, communal cooking, and everyday living in Encinitas.

Most beachfront houses treat the ocean as part of the visual landscape with panoramic views and wraparound balconies.

A coastal home designed by Australian architect John Wardle is uniquely tuned in to its residents and to its epic surroundings.

An exclusive interview with pro surfer Kelly Slater on building the perfect man-made wave, secret surf spots, travel hacks,...

From revamped midcenturies to coastal cabins inspired by sand and sea, these places in the sun will make you want one of your own.

Combining clean lines with traditional craftsmanship, this pair creates a demand for South African design.

After visiting the dwellings of countless surfers from all over the world for four years, Indoek is getting ready to launch its...

Sara Bjurbäck and Jonathan Strömberg kit out a used cargo vehicle to realize their vanlife fantasy on a budget.

Sealand is a brand dedicated to making sustainable, upcycled products from old sails and tents.

Built entirely of teak harvested on-site, this breezy solar-powered home near the beach ticks all the right boxes for a pair of...

A fashion designer asks Wittman Estes to revamp a 1969 Mercer Island home with her Southern California roots in mind.

Timber-clad interiors make it cozy while wall-length windows capture sweeping vistas of the Pacific.