For 23 years, the annual Beach & Bay Cottage Tour has been a summer highlight, providing an up-close and personal look at some of the most beautiful homes on the coast while benefiting the Friends of the South Coastal Library. This year’s tour features 10 exceptional homes from North Bethany to Fenwick Island, in a variety of architecture, size and decorating styles. It happens July 23-24. Tickets are $30. (beachandbaycottagetour.com)