To the coast (literally “to the sea”) in this instance refers to the Aegean Sea, where Paul could catch a ship for Athens. It is important, however, in translating the verb sent to indicate that Paul was not sent off alone; in verse 15 there were men who accompanied Paul and went with him as far as Athens. Therefore it may be necessary in verse 14 to translate: “sent Paul away with some other men to the coast.”

Quoted with permission from Newman, Barclay M. and Nida, Eugene A. A Handbook on The Acts of the Apostles. (UBS Handbook Series). New York: UBS, 1972. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .