When you go on vacation, sometimes you just need a little peace and quiet. Stay at one of these beautiful inns along coasts in the U.S. and feel ultimate relaxation — coming back to real life fully refreshed.

Located on Plum Island, Massachusetts around an hour from Boston, Blue Inn on the Beach has a crisp and clean aesthetic with views of the turquoise water. Enjoy complimentary breakfast delivered to your room every morning and spend your days on the sun-soaked deck.

The Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island is situated on a peninsula with views stretching from the Narragansett Bay out to the Atlantic Ocean. American playwright Thornton Wilder stayed here, as did Grace Kelly while filming “High Society.” Join the ranks of these iconic socialites by staying in this elegant historic inn.

Get away from the quaint New England coast and head out west to the Stephanie Inn in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Known for its long, beautiful stretch of beach and the imposing Haystack Rock, this is the perfect vacation spot for someone who loves nature. Watch the tufted puffins on Haystack Rock from the library while enjoying the complimentary Northwest Wine & Beer Gathering.

No place evokes that seaside town feeling like The Cottages at Nantucket Boat Basin, located in Nantucket, Massachusetts. With an old-timey feel and splashes of maritime blue, the true gem of this inn is the owner's golden retriever who will greet you at the door.

On Maryland’s eastern shore is this stately inn offering antique accents and fresh local produce and fish. Located in St. Michaels, this inn offers views of the Chesapeake Bay and the fishing vessels that sail through the town. Built in 1816, this historic manner may also come with some friendly ghosts.

If you’re in search of a vacation that combines the restfulness of being by the sea while also having the convenience of a city, then this is the place for you. Just over the Golden Gate Bridge is The Inn Above Tide, offering sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and the added bonuses of Alcatraz and the San Francisco skyline.

Right on the prized Santa Monica oceanfront is Shutters on the Beach, a celebrity hideout away from the Los Angeles heat. Enjoy a meal at the farm-fresh restaurant, One Pico, or sit on the beach people-watching — you're bound to see some stars.