The North Shore & Merrimack Valley offer unforgettable vacations at beach and ocean resorts

In New England the beach beckons. Whatever pulls you to the ocean New England has it - from quiet coves, to wide sand beaches, and up the coast to rock cliffs pounded by waves. The best way to enjoy your getaway beach vacation is to stay at one of these fine beach resorts. Expect waterfront accommodations, fine service, and great dining. Add to that spa service, charter fishing, and fine dining along the beach or with an ocean view. This is where romance is kindled and families come to play. From Rhode Island’s South County, northward to the unparalleled beaches and luxury resorts of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are many fine waterfront lodgings. North of Boston along Cape Ann and into Maine you will discover more sandy beaches and spectacular cliffs pounded by waves. Expect great lodging and service from New England’s finest ocean and beach resorts and you will not be disappointed.

Bass Rocks Ocean Inn

107 Atlantic Road Gloucester, MA 01930 Phone: 978-283-7600 Toll-Free: 888-802-7666 (ROOM) Fax: 978-281-6489

Feel the sea breezes at this historic
beach and ocean resort

We at the Bass Rocks Ocean Inn have welcomed summer visitors -- including families with children -- for over 100 years to this historic beach and ocean resort. All 51 rooms look out to the ocean, some with sweeping views of Rockport, the beaches and the Twin Lights of Thacher's Island and some with views of the open Atlantic Ocean and the occasional lobster boat. Relax by the pool, enjoy a round of golf, walk to the beach, or just read a book. Bikes, billiards, movies, and games are at your disposal. Enjoy the historical fishing city of Gloucester, the quaint coastal shops of Rockport, and the antique lover's passion of Essex.
Choose from the contemporary Oceanfront House and Seaside House or the historic Stacy House. Both are suffused with a beach resort feeling. We are located just 35 miles north of Boston, on the rocky coastline of Cape Ann, Massachusetts. Open from May through October.

Emerson Inn By The Sea

1 Cathedral Avenue Rockport, MA 01966 Phone: 978-546-6321 Toll-Free: 800-964-5550 Fax: 978-546-7043

Historic Oceanfront Inn & Cottages

The Emerson Inn by the Sea, Cape Ann’s only grand bed and breakfast hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, is a lovely historic resort with amenities for the perfect vacation, conference or wedding. Appealing to everyone from romantic couples to families and corporate travelers, the inn offers 36 lovely guest rooms, fine dining in The Grand Cafe, and full-service function capabilities. Adjacent cottages reveal ocean-view accommodations with amenities for families, small corporate groups or reunions. Following years of renovations, Emerson Inn by the Sea offers today’s vacationers and business travelers a respite with the quality and legacy of America’s finest philosopher.