coastal resort

Seaside vacation spot

A coastal resort is a vacation destination located on or near the ocean, typically offering beaches, waterfront accommodations, and recreational amenities.

The term can refer to an entire town built around tourism or to a specific hotel or complex: We spent a week at a coastal resort in Mexico.

Such places cater to beachgoers, offering swimming, water sports, and seaside dining.

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surfing · whale watching · snorkeling · local cuisine · cabana · mangroves · kayaking · sunbathing · paddleboarding · jet ski · boardwalk · parasailing · coral reefs · eco-tourism · villa · all inclusive · conservation zones · spa

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Opposites
geographic setting/terrain

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High-altitude accommodation

mountain resort · alpine resort · ski resort · mountain retreat · desert resort

remoteness/accessibility

coastal resortwilderness camp

Primitive outdoor lodging area

backcountry cabin · remote outpost · jungle lodge · safari camp · frontier outpost

elevation and terrain

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Wooden house in highlands

ski lodge · mountain cabin

Family

coast, resort

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G