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10 Quintessentially Coastal Resort Getaways Across America

Imagine enjoying the salty sea breeze, panoramic sunset views, sipping a cool white wine on beachfront adirondack chairs, and a break from the daily hustle and bustle. These oceanside options offer elevated hospitality and traditional old world charm.

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Ocean House
Rhode Island

Ocean House is a historic Rhode Island luxury hotel that has been meticulously reconstructed to pay tribute to its storied past and offer exceptional personal experiences for guests, members and residents.

Open year-round, offering uncompromising service, beachfront location and world-class amenities, Ocean House pays homage to New England’s golden age of hospitality with timeless elegance and renewed civility.

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The Cloister is vibrant and full of life. You’ll be surrounded by activity, steps away from wherever your day will take you. Out on the water, strolling the beach, or at the Spa. Discover The Cloister, a Forbes Five-Star accommodation. You can’t help but see how beautiful it is. But it’s the little things that will captivate you. How the light comes into your room just so when the sun is setting. The birds chirping cheerfully as you walk by the solarium. A game of checkers in the lobby. Tea and cookies in the afternoon. You’ll feel right at home.

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Cliff House reemerges as one of the most captivating waterfront destinations of its kind following a landmark transformation. This iconic Maine resort, which welcomed its first guests in 1872, inspires a new community of travelers today with remarkable sightlines, intuitive amenities, and emotionally rewarding encounters. Located minutes from Ogunquit’s sandy beach and just over an hour north of Boston, Cliff House stretches across 70 oceanfront acres atop Bald Head Cliff on the southern coast of Maine, overlooking the ocean’s edge and Nubble Lighthouse.

The Pearl
Florida

Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico along South Walton, The Pearl Hotel is a destination of such rare luxury and style, it beckons those who seek only the finest in intimate, inspired and irreplaceable travel experiences. With its distinctive Old World European architecture and sun-drenched turrets and terraces; along with timeless black-and-white striped awnings, The Pearl Hotel brings an ultra-luxury boutique experience to the regal shores of Rosemary Beach.

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Tides Inn
Virginia

You’ll feel the rich heritage at the Tides Inn the moment you arrive. There’s history in the water which laps gently against the Inn’s Duffy boats in the marina. There’s an undeniable coziness in the charm of the people around you. A quaint nostalgia in sipping a cold lemonade as you watch the afternoon sun dip into the sea. It’s palpable, and it’s a legacy that’s as beloved to us as it has been to you for decades.

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Offering the comfort and elegance of a boutique luxury hotel, the oceanfront Stephanie Inn invites you to retreat, relax, and indulge yourself in beautiful Cannon Beach, Oregon. With a full range of spa services, specialty experiences and classes, and the finest Pacific Northwest cuisine on the Oregon Coast, your time with us will be unforgettable. Discover why this beautiful Cannon Beach hotel remains an enduring Northwest icon.

Perched on a golden hillside overlooking the azure waters of the Pacific, Monarch Beach Resort is Orange County’s most luxurious coastal playground, and the ideal place to find sanctuary and a change of scenery. Our AAA Five-Diamond 175-acre grounds are spacious, with an array of exclusive experiences that embody Southern California’s coastal lifestyle, including the only private beach club of its kind. From oceanfront golf links and restorative spa services to sparkling pools and celebrated dining, discover the allure of Orange County’s premier luxury resort.

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Chatham Bars Inn
Massachusetts

Imagine waking up to a seaside breeze, a fishing fleet leaving for work, and a crimson sun rising over seals relaxing on the sandbars. This is the story you’ll curate at Chatham Bars Inn, Cape Cod’s premier resort and spa. Kick back and relax on a pristine, classic New England beach where you can unwind and reconnect with loved ones. Fill your day with sun and sand, as you splash into the cool water.

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Set on a pristine stretch of coastline near Los Angelos, Shutters is a luxury Santa Monica beach hotel that blends modern comfort with the ambiance of a classic Southern California. Sun drenched beaches, the sun reflecting off the Pacific, and a spacious pool deck to pass the day- this is a coastal oasis that demands maximum relaxation.

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Elizabeth Pointe Bed and Breakfast beckons you into a paradise of Southern Coastal charm on beautiful Amelia Island, Florida. The Oceanfront hotel is located on the beach with a private wrap around porch open to all guests, all seasons of the year. Amelia Island features 13 miles of beaches and recreational options including sailing, snorkeling, river and sunset cruising, charter fishing, bicycling, historical walking tours, horseback riding on the beach, kayaking, parasailing and the Fort Clinch & Cumberland Island historic landmarks.

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