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9 Amazing Family-Friendly Resorts with Private Beaches

Any kind of beach vacation is a good vacation. But when you stay at a resort with a gorgeous private beach, the trip turns into a true getaway. There's just something about not having to search for a spot on the sand or share the shoreline with crowds of people that makes beach time so much more relaxing. And your whole crew can enjoy that kind of exclusive access at these family-friendly resorts with amazing private beaches.

The Best of The Cape

One of America's All-time classic summer beach getaways, Cape Cod contains multitudes: small towns, miles of beachfront, old-time classics like mini-golf and ice cream, soulful nature escapes, salty beach bars, and every kind of place to lay your head, from campgrounds to luxury resorts.

Where to Feel the Heat Without Cranking up the Thermostat

To experience the ultimate in DIY self-care, book one of Chatham Bars Inn’s 12 adults-only spa suites (located in the resort’s Spa Building). Yep, they’ve got fireplaces. Grab a cushy robe and enjoy your private hydrotherapy tub, steam shower, and sauna. Rinse and repeat. It’s the last word in cozy + chic. Oh, and the outdoor spa pool and hot tub are open all winter, available to those who book spa treatments or guests staying in spa suites.

Romantic New England Getaways for Valentine’s Weekend 2025

The ritzy Cape Cod spot Chatham Bars Inn offers their “Cozy Coastal Escape” package all winter long, featuring a reduced room rate and a dining credit. Use it to capitalize on this year’s long Valentine’s weekend, or to head to the charming resort anytime this winter while the typically bustling Chatham is calm and peaceful. And despite the cold weather, the resort keeps its calendar of activities full all winter, including cooking classes, wine tastings, spa specials, mixology classes, afternoon tea, oyster shucking classes, and a special Valentine’s floral arranging class.

Cranberry Escape in Cape Cod

As a Rhode Island resident, I’m not sure if going to Cape Cod counts as solo travel, but I recently stayed at Chatham Bars Inn for two glorious nights by myself, and found it to be a wonderful way to reconnect with the area, embrace a little solitude after a chaotic election cycle, and celebrate the region’s signature crop.

Producing with Pride

Showing up to a farm dinner in late June, we take in the fields, glowing in the late afternoon sun. It’s impossible not to be charmed by the rows of veggies and flowers making their way into the world, punctuated by utilitarian greenhouses, hot houses, and tractors. It’s a working farm, but a beautiful one.

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