If your happy place includes a glass of wine and a sunset view of the ocean—or if you crave adventures that simply can’t be found on land—experience some of the best beaches and coastal living during a trip to one of these waterfront hotels.
Inn on Destin Harbor | Destin, Florida
When you need a break from the all the sand and surf of the Emerald Coast beaches, stick to the hotel and continue your sunny vacation poolside.
When searching for the perfect beach getaway, consider a trip to the Sunshine State. A stay at the Inn at Destin Harbor gives you easy access to the beautiful shores Emerald Coast on Florida’s panhandle. Stroll the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, take a nature trail through the dunes of Henderson Beach State, or bask in the Florida sun on the sugar-white beaches of nearby Okaloosa Island. And when you’ve had enough the beach, experience the tall slides, waterfalls, and pools of Big Kahuna’s water park.
The Inn at Destin Harbor makes soaking up the Florida sun easy—without ever leaving the property. Put on that sunscreen and just lounge waterside at the hotel’s boardwalk.
Lincoln Sands Oceanfront Resort | Lincoln City, Oregon
Fill your days with beachcombing for elusive and rare glass floats hidden around the beach by locals, sandcastle building, surfing, or just catching some rays in the mild Oregon coast temps.
Let the majesty of the Oregon coast whisk you away to a different kind of beach vacation. At the Lincoln Sands Oceanfront Resort, your access to the best beach in town is just steps from the hotel. Spend your time exploring the miles of picturesque coastal landscapes, walk barefoot through the chilly Pacific along pristine sands, or head over to popular Siletz Bay for surfing and glass float hunting. For some of the best views around, take a hike up God's Thumb Trailhead at The Knoll.
Winter The Dolphin’s Beach Club | Clearwater Beach, Florida
The ocean is always within reach at Winter the Dolphin’s Beach Club—from its marine-inspired rooms to its location steps from the sugar-white sands of Clearwater Beach.
Winter the Dolphin’s Beach Club is a waterfront hotel inspired by Winter the Dolphin, who was the star of “Dolphin Tale” and resided at the world-renowned Clearwater Marine Aquarium just up the beach. Beyond the aquarium, beautiful Clearwater Beach is steps away from the hotel. It’s America’s top beach, and it’s easy to see why. Stroll along the Beach Walk, charter a dolphin watching boat trip, hop aboard the Caladesi Island Ferry, or drive down Gulf Blvd to Splash Harbor Waterpark.