• I live in Newport, Rhode Island, a coastal New England city on Aquidneck Island.

• A typical day in my life includes grabbing coffee downtown and going on a walk after lunch.

• I like to work from a bookstore or the local library and finish my days with delicious meals.

If you've ever watched HBO's "The Gilded Age," "Hocus Pocus 2," or "27 Dresses," you're probably familiar with my home, Newport, Rhode Island.

Its captivating coastline, turn-of-the-century mansions, charming small-town appeal, and quintessential New England vibe, have made it a popular place for tourists and film crews alike.

But the city, located on Rhode Island's Aquidneck Island, is more than just a postcard-perfect, Instagramable coastal enclave.

Here's how I spend a typical day in Newport as a local.

I start the day with a cup of joe in one of Newport’s popular coffee shops.

I'm up early with my family, and after everyone gets to the bus stop in the morning, I head straight for coffee.

Newport's coffee scene is robust — coffee houses have been social gathering spots here since the 18th century.

A good dirty chai at Beaucoup is always a safe bet.

I find some inspiring places to work "from home."

I'm a freelancer, so I always look for inspiring places to work from in Newport.

The local coffee shops are usually a top choice, but one place that always seems to cure my writer's block is the Redwood Library & Athenæum. It's just one of Newport's many attractions, and I can typically find a quiet nook to get my work done in.

Along similar lines, Charter Books on Broadway is a locally-owned, independent bookstore with enough room to work on a laptop.

My lunch meetings range from casual to splurge-worthy.

Yagi Noodles, with its house-made ramen noodles, is my top pick for a casual lunch meeting. Chef/owner Basil Yu is currently up for a James Beard award.

But La Vecina is another good option. It serves classic Mexican-inspired dishes and delicious chips and salsa.

If you want to splurge, Castle Hill Inn has unmatched lunchtime views.

Walking the wharves and Bellevue Avenue is a must.

Walking off lunch might take me to the city's popular wharves, like Bowen's and Bannister's, where the boats bob in the marina.

When it's warm, there's sometimes live music. And there is no shortage of adorable, locally-owned shops year-round.

Just up the hill from the water, Bellevue Avenue is a historic part of the city that hasn't changed much since it was built in 1881. It's full of stores, restaurants, and the International Tennis Hall of Fame.