Loved Catalina Island esp Hamilton Cove... quiet, beautiful, anything similar on east coast... done mv, nant... too busy in summer.... any suggestions anyone?

The east coast is rather large. Is there an area? Warm water or cold water? Clear water? The east coast is riddled with barrier islands but the north east coast may have more of what you are looking for. Try Block Island.

Uh, anything on the east coast will also be jammed packed in the summer.

Anywhere on east coast... secluded... did try block island... what we loved about catalina was the history... beautiful architecture... interesting terrain, etc...great views anywhere you go.... its difficult to travel the 5/6 hours overthere with the little one...

also did newport ri, loved it but a little busy... narrangaset only found a little dumpy shack to stay in ....

Jekyll Island in Georgia. Very rich in history, beautiful estates, great B&B's to stay in, beaches, great restaurants, etc...
www.jekyllisland.com

Also, it's not an island, but just a short drive from Jekyll is the oldest US city, St.Augustine.

Well, a bit more rustic but beautiful is Isle au Haut(Maine)..check out he web site for the Keeper's House(B&B).
Although I've not been there, folks also love Monhegan and Vinalhaven Islands.(again Maine)

St. Augustine is not exactly secluded, but it is a fabulous place. The beaches just beyond there are very nice -- St. Augustine Beach, Anastasia Island. And the prices are very reasonable. I don't know if it's possible to stay away from the condos.

Sanibel and Captiva are wonderful on Florida's west coast. Key West unfortunately does not have the beaches. Summers are very hot in Florida but the islands get the ocean breezes. You can watch the sea turtles nest in Melbourne, Florida.

Seaside is a fascinating beach community in Florida.

We live along the St. Petersburg coasts. The city of St. Petersburg has undergone a recent renovation that is really spectacular. I've been stunned (I live in Tampa) to see the night life they have and the wonderful building of their downtown waterfront with shops and restaurants. The nearby beaches in Treasure Island have interesting 1950s beach vernacular architecture, and low prices, especially in the summer. Lots here for families with children. I own a cottage on Sunset Beach at the southern end of Treasure Island -- we succesfully banned the building of high-rises on our little beach. But there are scant hotels.

Ir you do decide on Jekyll Island, I highly recommend staying at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel

www.jekyllclub.com

A beautiful hotel with lots of history.