Massachusetts Beach Resorts for Your Summer Vacation

When it comes to Massachusetts beach resorts, this quintessential Cape Cod property tops our list. Nestled on Nantucket Sound, Blue Water Resort boasts lively tunes, a tasty outdoor snack bar, and accommodations ranging from family suites with clever bunk bed designs to guest rooms with kitchens and dog-friendly policies. 

It doesn’t get more Cape Cod than South Yarmouth’s South Shore Drive, the photogenic stretch they call home. Lined with scenic views, sandy beaches, and beloved local establishments offering the coastal lifestyle you’ve always wanted, you’ll find that this beachside town is just what the doctor ordered this summer.

Nantucket’s beach vibe is a little more upscale and quiet, but still very relaxed. Here, the beaches are not only pristine, but they also feature a peaceful, family-oriented atmosphere as people stroll along the shore, enjoy the classic beach cottage feel, and indulge in fresh seafood at local stands or restaurants. While you’re here, stay at The Nantucket Hotel as they celebrate the quintessential New England island vacation, carefully appointed with modern comforts, no worries, and a smiling staff to guide the way. 

Located downtown and within walking distance of beaches, shopping, restaurants, and the harbor, this beloved property offers guests the choice of upscale hotel rooms and cottages equipped with kitchenettes as well as living and dining areas. Don’t miss an evening at their on-site restaurant featuring an indoor/outdoor terrace, glowing fire pits (the perfect place to make a s’more!), and a cozy lounge. 

In Brewster, you’ll find a historic mansion that overlooks Cape Cod Bay. Expect exceptional amenities and activities that satisfy your every whim at this renovated luxury hotel and villa just steps from the beach. The list of offered activities is truly endless: think golfing on the Cape’s only Nicklaus Design Golf Course, reading on the private warm water beach, grabbing a drink at the lively beach bar, relaxing at the renowned spa, taking a dip in one of the five pools, indulging at one of the three restaurants, volleying on the world-class tennis courts, venturing directly onto the 26-mile historic Cape Cod Rail Trail, playing croquet on the four-acre front lawn, winding down at a bonfire on the beach, and kayaking and stand up paddle boarding on Blueberry Pond. There’s so much fun waiting for you at Ocean Edge.

Luxury and magic meet at Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, Cape Cod's premier resort, with five-star luxury accommodations, applauded cuisine, championship golf, and pure relaxation in a beautiful waterfront location. Situated on the elbow of Cape Cod, this diligently landscaped property features 120 lavish guest rooms and suites for lodging, four celebrated restaurants, two spectacular pools, two beautiful beaches, boating and water sports, four Har Tru tennis courts, and eighteen holes of exclusive championship golf. All that’s left to do is see it for yourself.

Summer is simply meant to be spent by the sea. From elevated amenities like a full-service spa, outdoor recreation and exclusive programming, to a variety of dining experiences, Red Jacket Beach Resort offers your most indulgent trip to Yarmouth yet. 

The beach is just the beginning. Here, you can go fishing, boating, biking, canoeing, whale watching, and beyond. Long after you leave, you'll relish these days of lobster rolls and ice-cold Sam Adams savored in the warmth of the sun, time spent at the spa, and cozy evenings around a firepit with the ones you love most.

The Winnetu Oceanside Resort is one of our favorite beach resorts in Massachusetts. Located where everyone visiting Martha’s Vineyard wants to be, the area welcomes you with plenty to do—from shopping and dining to spectacular beaches, bicycle paths, and sightseeing activities. This family-owned resort consists of luxurious lodging, fitness facilities, shuttle transportation to Main Street, children’s day programs, tennis club, two outdoor heated swimming pools, an in-ground hot tub, and more. It’s time to embrace the fresh and salty air of Massachusetts in the sweet swell of summer. 

Whether you're on a secluded beach or in a lively coastal town, it’s all about enjoying the ocean, the company of others, and the beauty of summer in Massachusetts. Ready to adventure? 

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