11 Best Coastal Escapes

With family-friendly properties all over the world, we’re definitely in-the-know when it comes to the best coastal escapes for family vacations, whether you’re looking for uninterrupted sea views, walkable beaches or kid-friendly shoreline activities. Here’s our round-up of the best coastal escapes for families, whether you’re heading to the USA, Europe or beyond.

USA – East Coast

The living room with sea views at The Lookout Point Residence

1. Try a stay just outside Cape Cod, to avoid the crowds of high summer. The Lookout Point Residence (above) comes with direct access to a private beach.

The living room at The Fig House in Georgia.

2. Visit one of our most-requested properties, The Fig House, (above) for a vacation to the up-and-coming resort of Saint Simons Island in Georgia. Hire a beach buggy to get around!

Kid & Coe Tip:

Read our guide to the best beaches on the east coast.

USA – West Coast

3. The Seaside Residence is a great-value home (above) just 5 minutes’ walk from the beach in Oregon.

The exterior of a beachfront house in California.

4. Stay at the East Ocean Boulevard Residence in Alamitos Bay (above) for a front yard beach experience. You can’t get closer to the sand than this!

Europe

The exterior of The Victory Residence in Kent, England.

5. Enjoy the spectacular, unobstructed sea views at The Victory Residence (above) in the quaint seaside town of Deal in Kent, England.

The sandy beach view from the windows at The Cabana Azul Residence.

6. Portugal is lined with hundreds of beautiful beach towns and has milder temperatures than the Mediterranean in high summer. If you want to be right on the sand, it has to be The Cabana Azul Residence. Read our guide to Portugal’s Atlantic Coast to find out more.

An outdoor dining table at The San Lorenzo Residence in Ibiza.

7. For the most unique beach experiences, head to Ibiza. From sunset drumming sessions at Benirras to the paradise sands of Las Salinas, this island of 80 beaches has something for every family. Stay in the heart of the island at The San Lorenzo Residence (above) to visit all the different coastal escapes within half an hour.

Kid & Coe Tip:

See all our properties within walking distance of the beach here.

Asia

The swimming pool and sea view and beach in the background at Villa Sand in Phuket.

8. Direct access to the sandy beach at Villa Sand (above) in Phuket means endless opportunities for sandcastles, beach volleyball and safe swimming – ideal for babies, toddlers and kindergarten kids.

Australasia

An aerial view of The Bells Beach Residence on the coastline of Australia.

9. The ultimate destination for beach life: The Bells Beach Residence (above) in Australia is right on the coast, where kids can swim, cycle, hike or surf nearby – with the most amazing backdrop view.

South America

The living room and swimming pool outside, at the Ocotal Beach Residence.

10. Introduce the kids to snorkeling or scuba diving at the walk-to-the-beach Ocotal Beach Residence (above) in Costa Rica.

Paddleboarders on the water in Brazil, outside The Casa Cairucu.

11. Discover a truly tropical getaway at The Casa Cairucu (above) in Brazil, with your own private jetty for swimming or paddle-boarding, for an alternative to the traditional beach experience.

Browse all our coastal escapes properties or our selection of beach houses to find your next family vacation by the sea.