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United States

California


Courtesy of Shutters on the Beach

Shutters on the Beach

Although it only opened in 1993, Shutters on the Beach calls to mind a grand resort hotel of the 1920s. Each one of its nearly 200 rooms have shuttered doors that open onto private balconies but guests who want to have a view of the ocean will have to pay more. The hotel has become a favorite romantic getaway for the Hollywood crowd, and is the only luxury beachfront hotel in Los Angeles.

Shutters on the Beach
One Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, California 90405
Phone: (310) 458-0030
Fax: (310) 458-4589

Hawaii


Courtesy of Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

There are many incredible beaches and superb resorts in Hawaii, but for service, food, location and ambiance, nothing beats the Four Seasons resort on Maui. The island boasts gorgeous weather year round and its white sand beaches and clear blue water make for great scuba diving, snorkeling, wind surfing or just world-class goofing off.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
3900 Wailea Alanui
Wailea, Maui, Hawaii 96753
Phone: (808) 874-8000
Fax: (808) 874-6449

Rhode Island


Courtesy of Weekapaug Inn

Weekapaug Inn

Around the turn of the 19th century dozens of grand seaside resorts dotted the most fashionable coastal villages of the East Coast from Nova Scotia down to Florida. Few of them remain and most of those that do now must pursue the lucrative conference business in order to remain solvent. Fortunately, the Weekapaug Inn, just a few miles outside of Watch Hill, has remained true to its original conception. Still family-run, it's open only from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Rooms are spartan but clean. There's no telephone. Children are welcome--the more the merrier. There's no bar or any fancy spa services, but there is a lovely beach, terrific food and a cookout every Thursday night.

Weekapaug Inn
25 Spray Rock Road
Weekapaug, Rhode Island 02891
Phone: (401) 322-0301
Fax: (401) 322-1016