Vintage Beach Scenes

Retro illustrations of beachgoers enjoying sun and surf at classic American beaches, capturing a nostalgic summer vibe.

Beauty on the beach at Pt. Pleasant Beach, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Sandy Beach Camps, Oakland, Me. , Cabins, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Daytona Beach, Fla. - finest beach you can find , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dashing surf along the coast, Rehoboth Beach, Del. , Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing when the sea goes down, Point Pleasant Beach, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Surf fishing at Seaside Heights, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'It's great to be in Florida!' , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from... , Sailboats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Enjoying nature at its best sunny skies and balmy air, while you enjoy the cold crisp air with snow and ice everywhere. 'Greetings from Florida.' , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

German-East Africa Post Office Steamer Connection, Ships - Cruise

Frolicking beauties on a Florida beach , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing party returning past the rock pile, Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Moonlight magic on the ocean, Asbury Park, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Wading in the waves by the ocean side, Keansburg, N.J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing when the sea goes down, Point Pleasant Beach, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fish boat landing in surf, Beach Haven, N. J. , Beaches, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Enjoying the view at the beach , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing party returning past the rock pile, Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

When work is done at the end of day , Sailboats, Seas, Sunrises & sunsets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Surf scene, Casco Bay, Portland, Maine , Seas, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from , Beaches, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Royal Biscayne, a Sheraton Hotel, 555 Ocean Drive, directly on the ocean, Key Biscayne/Miami, Florida 33145 , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing off the Jetties, Cape May, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

A life preserver hanging on a dock handrail and people swimming in the background

Coronet Sportswear, Inc., Sunbury, Penna. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing off the rock jetty, Wildwood Crest, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

We're warming up waiting for you at Pt. Pleasant Beach, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

A beautiful sunset , Sunrises & sunsets, Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Having a wonderful time on the beach , Beaches, Children, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

A beautiful sunset , Sunrises & sunsets, Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Romping on the sunny shore at Manasquan Beach, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Dixieland , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing off the rock jetty , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Moonlight sky of beautiful Florida , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Women Fishing on Back of Boat. ca. 1943, Near Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, 101-Excellent Fishing, Fine View, Beautiful Girls, Atlantic City, N.J. The scene on the reverse side faces Atlantic City's Boardwalk, famed throughout the world. Length 8 miles, width 60 feet. Lined with magnificent hotels, theatres and shops: double lane of rolling chairs: scene of internationally famous Easter Parade.

Daredevil aqua-planning at cypress gardens in Florida , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Romping on a sunny shore , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Playland at Long Beach Resort, 'the world's most beautiful bathing beach,' Panama City Beach, Florida , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Wildwood by the Sea, N.J. , Beaches, Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Atlantic City, N. J. , Beaches, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Typical wayside picnic area along the Garden State Parkway of New Jersey , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from , Beaches, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

This vintage postcard dating to the 1930s shows the harbor at Provincetown, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, with dingies and fishing boats,.

Surfing , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing when the sea goes down, Ocean Grove, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Waiting for my pals here at Highlands, N.J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Activities at Manhattan Beach, N. Y. Swimming class , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sailling by the light of the moon , Sailboats, Seas, Moonlight, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from , Beaches, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

My best friend and I going in for a swim, Ocean Grove, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing when the sun goes down, Asbury Park, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing when the sea goes down, Ocean Grove, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Publicidad. Folleto turístico de Mallorca. Publicado por Fomento del Turismo, año 1943.

'Golfers paradise' in the orange groves , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Feeding pelicans on the Million Dollar Pier at St. Petersburg, Florida , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

This Natural Hot Mineral Water Pool is maintained at about 95 degrees with a constant flow of approximately 125 gallons a minute. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Surfing at Maine's most famous summer resort, Old Orchard Beach , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Surf fishing at Melbourne Beach, Florida , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lake Morton, Lakeland, Florida , Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing off the Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City, N. J. , Piers & wharves, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hi you all! The Kentucky colonel , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Busy Persons Correspondence Card, Great Boar's Head, Hampton Beach, N.H. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Wildwoods by the Sea , Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Enjoying the sun and fun, Virginia Beach, Va. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Frolicking on the beach in Florida , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Waiting for my pals here at the beach, Wildwood-by-the-Sea, N.J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Long Beach, Long Island, N. Y. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Why don't you come to. You're sure to get a hearty welcome , Roads, Trees, Pennants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

View through observation portholes, Marine Studios , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Playground and park, Coamo Springs Hotel , Parks, Swings, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing when the sun goes down , Beaches, Fishing, Sunrises & sunsets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Visit the Dunes Beaches In the Indiana Dunes National Park, Woman in period bathing suit walking to the beach. Poster from the South Shore Line railroad between South Bend, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois, highlighting locations along the railway. 1920s

Busy Persons Correspondence Card, Great Boar's Head, Hampton Beach, N.H. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Two of the finest children's camps in the country', 1800 feet above sea level. Milk period at Camp Rose Lake, Honesdale, Pa. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Two of the finest children's camps in the country', 1800 feet above sea level. Milk period at Camp Rose Lake, Honesdale, Pa. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Well! Why didn't you then... while you were in the water , Beaches, Boys, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Wildwood, N. J. , Beaches, Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fly to South America, Commercial Aviation

Visitors Taking Boat Tour near Waterfront. ca. 1943, Near Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, 104-Are We Having Fun Happy Days A thrilling ride in a 45 horse-powered speedboat that takes patrons for a 10 mile spin along the ocean front of the Boardwalk is one of the recreational pleasures indulged in by Atlantic City visitors.

Greetings from Utrecht

Street in Florida. Original caption: East Las Olas Boulevard, from Royal Palm Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photo by T. W. Kines, January 1952. State: Florida. Place: Ft. Lauderdale.

Met an explorer here. Has he been places! , Sexual harassment, Moon, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Deck, 'Seafood at Its Source', on the St. Simons and Sea Island Causeway at Brunswick, Ga. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Among the orange groves in Florida , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Advertisement for St. Augustine, Florida. ca. 1940, St. Augustine, Florida, USA, Advertisement for St. Augustine, Florida

Greetings from Maine , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from , Beaches, Fishing, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Maine , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Capri, America's newest and smartest cabana club. Magnificent new nite club , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

They'll do it every time... by Hatlo , Passengers, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

On the Bosphorus. From travel to Constantinople; Cie Ski, Jan (1858-1913); 1893 (1893-00-00-1893-00-00);State Art collections (Warsaw - 1922-1939) - collections

Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida , Flags, Cities & towns, Streets, Toll roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Two-hour catch of kingfish , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Waiting for my pals here at the beach, Rehoboth Beach, Del. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Wish you were here , Beaches, Sailboats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Orange time in Florida , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Waiting for my pals here at the beach, Avon-by-the-Sea, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Front cover of The Tatler featuring a view from Clare Bridge in Cambridge showing basking in the sun's rays while lounging in the river's famous punts. Date: 1963

Fishing in the Atlantic ocean, Jacksonville Beach, Florida , Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Sweet Memories' - Italian kitsch postcard of a baby in a basket suspended between the topmost branches of two trees, looking out to sea. Date: 1918

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