Waterfront lodging and beach hotels on Cape Cod & the Islands are delightful

Discover beauty on the beach at the Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, where water is at the center of everything, from elegant rooms and villas with bay and pond views to al fresco dining with the dunes as a backdrop. Wake to the salty air from a Presidential Bay Collection Villa from your private balcony, then stroll to private Bay Pines Beach where towels, chairs, food and beverage service is available. Slide a kayak or stand-up paddle board into the bay or pond, or rent a bike and pedal past marshes and beaches on the lovely Cape Cod Rail Trail. The resort has five pools, nine tennis courts, a variety of delightful dining options, a full-service spa and fitness facilities.

Walk to Martha’s Vineyard’s most spectacular beach when you stay at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort. Soak up the rays, watch the kids frolic in the waves or stroll down to South Beach at sunset: That’s what a perfect seaside vacation is all about. The resort offers studios and suites with decks or patios, and, for extra privacy, townhouses duplexes and private homes, some with water views. Whichever comfortable lodging choice you make, you’ll enjoy Winnetu’s amenities, including outdoor heated pools, hot tub, fitness center, tennis and pickle ball courts, yoga classes and supervised children’s programs. There’s a classic clambake every Wednesday night with live music, and casual dining at the Dunes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Area activities include golfing, kayaking, fishing and water skiing, hiking and biking.