Montauk, New York

The eastern tip of Long Island has always been about modest sandy beachfront motels, including Sands, a beloved motel for a remarkable 73 years that is both right in town and across the street from the beach. But the sands of time ran out, and Offshore, a 43-room property, splashed onto the scene just this summer for an unpretentious, coastal-chic scene. Beach- and dune-view rooms and suites have easy breezy décor, with sliding doors leading to private patios, and there's an outdoor pool. Catching a wave on the wellness trend in travel, Offshore has a small spa with cold plunges, infrared saunas, red LED light therapy, and a gym.