Nothing beats spending an entire vacation next to the oceanin fact, its a scientific fact that water makes people happier. Even though American travelers might not be able to jet off to the Mediterranean coast or choose a Caribbean island at will right now, there are plenty of hotels in the United States that are perfect for your next beach getaway. Weve rounded up our favorite oceanfront hotels spanning the entire contiguous U.S., and we guarantee theres a listing here for every type of traveler. So whether youre craving an intimate retreat in Big Sur, a family-friendly cabin on Cape Cod, or a five-star high-rise located directly on Miami Beach, this list of the best beach getaways should have you covered.

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Newport has a long history of catering to the countrys upper-crust, and few places appeal to that Im friends with at least one Vanderbilt clientele better than The Chanler at Cliff Walk. The gilded-age manor was built in 1873 for Margaret Astor Ward (great-granddaughter of John Jacob), but opened its doors to the public as a hotel in 2003. The rooms are decorated in the styles of different historical periods, each somehow more extravagant than the next. Our favorite is the Marthas Vineyard villa, an ocean-view beauty with a mantled fireplace, two prim blue chairs, and a canopied, four-poster bed with intricately carved wooden frame.

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Its no secret that Montauk is one of the best beach getaways for New Yorkers, but booking a room at Gurneys Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa will take your semi-staycation to the next level. With its ocean-fed saltwater pool and in-the-sand daybeds adorned in yellow and cream, the beach scene here is the stuff Hamptons dreams are made of. People come to Gurneys beach club from all over the area just for happy hour, but you can dodge the mid-afternoon crowds in one of the resorts 38 oceanfront guest rooms, complete with private verandas and floor-to-ceiling windows.

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The Best Beach Getaways in the U.S. - Cond Nast Traveler