{"id":18090,"date":"2010-12-13T16:15:44","date_gmt":"2010-12-13T20:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=18090"},"modified":"2025-08-21T09:47:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T13:47:10","slug":"winter-beach-getaways-near-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/18090\/winter-beach-getaways-near-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Snowy Seasides: Five Winter Beach Getaways Near NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>No need to wait for June to feel the sand and hear the waves. Winter is a special time to hit the beach in the Northeast. Let the crowds stay in the city while you enjoy the solitude of the sea. When the cold wind blows, the prices tumble for those hearty souls who enjoy the ocean despite the chill.<\/p>\n<p>Leave your flip-flops and sunscreen at home, but be sure to pack your warmest socks and coziest mittens to bundle up for your moonlit seaside stroll. These <strong>five beach resorts near NYC<\/strong> are open year-round, ready to show you the wintry charms of the off-season.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Chateau Inn &amp; Suites | Spring Lake, New Jersey | <a title=\"Chateau Inn &amp; Suites\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chateauinn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chateauinn.com<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26855 aligncenter lazyload\" title=\"Chateau Inn\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/6828_148135145792_148125190792_2937503_6572035_n.jpg\" alt=\"Chateau Inn\" width=\"373\" height=\"274\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26855 aligncenter lazyload\" title=\"Chateau Inn\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/6828_148135145792_148125190792_2937503_6572035_n.jpg\" alt=\"Chateau Inn\" width=\"373\" height=\"274\" \/><\/noscript><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t experienced the charms of this seaside community, get ready to be won over.\u00a0 Although it manages to avoid feeling crowded even in the height of summer, winter visitors will experience peace and quiet like no other time of the year. You can bike or jog this town\u2019s commercial-free boardwalk in all but the harshest of weather.\u00a0 The shops and restaurants along quaint Third Avenue remain open year-round, so you will have the opportunity to sample those delicious handmade chocolates at the Third Avenue Chocolate Shoppe. The Chateau Inn provides guests with a super location, only a few minutes walk from the beach or the shops. Some of the 37 rooms boast Jacuzzis and fireplaces, so inquire when booking. All effortlessly blend charm with modern amenities like plasma TV\u2019s.\u00a0 The common area is full of sweet touches, such as afternoon tea and biscuits.<strong><br \/>\nCost: <\/strong>The Winter Weekend Getaway Package serves up a bottle of champagne, two nights (Friday or Saturday arrival) in a lovely room with a 7 p.m. checkout on your departure day, and continental breakfast served in the parlor each morning starting at $287 total per couple for the two nights.<br \/>\nPackage valid until March 28.<strong><br \/>\nHow to get there:<\/strong> <em>NJTransit to Spring Lake takes 75 minutes. You can see the Inn from the station.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 title=\"Seasonal Packages\"><strong>Ocean House | Watch Hill, Rhode Island | <a title=\"Ocean House RI website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.oceanhouseri.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">oceanhouseri.com<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/34074_406899604885_1342963_n.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35214 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/34074_406899604885_1342963_n.jpg\" alt=\"ocean house\" width=\"340\" height=\"359\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35214 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/34074_406899604885_1342963_n.jpg\" alt=\"ocean house\" width=\"340\" height=\"359\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/h2>\n<p title=\"Seasonal Packages\">If you are looking for the ultimate luxurious beach hotel, you have found it. Ocean House manages to effortlessly blend opulence and understatement in just the right measures. This is the place to come and pamper yourself. If you don\u2019t, a member of the super-professional staff will. Head out to the veranda to watch the waves from a comfy wicker chair, and someone will cover you with a cashmere blanket and hand you a hot mulled cider before you even realize you are cold. Everything about this place screams style and elegance. This once-historic grande dame hotel was completely rebuilt and re-opened last spring, with meticulous attention to detail, keeping much of its genteel original flavor. Rooms feature every comfort, from the finest linens to bathtubs with ocean views. In the off-season, you may have the indoor salt-water lap pool all to yourself. The OH! Spa menu changes seasonally, so look for an array of cinnamon, orange and clove inspired treatments this winter. Don\u2019t miss the chance to dine at the resorts farm-to-table restaurant, Seasons.\u00a0 Dynamic <em>wunderkind<\/em> Chef Eric Haugen works closely with the in-house forager to create nightly menus using predominately locally sourced ingredients. The open kitchen allows you to see Chef\u2019s talents in action, as he works with the precision of a surgeon, perfecting each plate before it arrives at your table. The resort has just enough activities planned each day, from morning yoga to classes with the Pastry Chef to keep you busy even if the weather doesn\u2019t cooperate. Whatever Mother Nature throws at you, a walk on the beach is in order, because the Ocean House is located on one of the Atlantic\u2019s most pristine stretches.<strong><br \/>\nCost:<\/strong> Check the Seasonal Packages page for information on frequently updated deals like\u00a0the Epicurean Adventure, which includes Deluxe or Terrace room accommodations, daily\u00a0farm-to-table breakfast,\u00a0two 3-course dinners for two and a welcome bottle of wine. Call 888.552.2588 for the latest rates and availability.<strong><br \/>\nHow to get there:<\/strong> <em>Amtrak to Westerly, RI. takes 3 hours. The resort\u2019s Mercedes will shuttle you the short drive back and forth, just let them know when you reserve.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Inn at Stonington | Stonington, CT | <a title=\"inn at stonington website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.innatstonington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">innatstonington.com<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/8270450138_55c2d7688b_z.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34176 aligncenter lazyload\" title=\"Inn at Stonington\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/8270450138_55c2d7688b_z.jpg\" alt=\"Inn at Stonington\" width=\"376\" height=\"248\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34176 aligncenter lazyload\" title=\"Inn at Stonington\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/8270450138_55c2d7688b_z.jpg\" alt=\"Inn at Stonington\" width=\"376\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/8270450138_55c2d7688b_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/8270450138_55c2d7688b_z-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/8270450138_55c2d7688b_z-37x25.jpg 37w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Locals call this once thriving Portuguese fishing village \u201cThe Borough.\u201d You can walk to all the shops and restaurants on Water Street as well as the Old Lighthouse Museum and The Point, the picturesque beach near this Inn\u2019s ideal location. The Borough blends the natural beauty of its scenic port with cultural offerings that are quite diverse for such a petite village. The La Grua Center is a non-profit cultural organization that host\u2019s concerts, lectures and art exhibits open to the public year-round. On a Sunday afternoon at 5pm, the local literati will gather at the Stonington Free Library for the Sunday Evening lecture Series. The individually owned shops include Dockside Dogs, a proper pet boutique and a must stop-in for dog-lovers. The Inn has 12 rooms in the main building and an additional six in the annex. They are spacious and many offer harbor views, and nearly all have Jacuzzi tubs and gas fireplaces. D\u00e9cor is vaguely nautical, but in just the right dose. The clean, neutral colors are never obtrusive, and the friendly staff adds to the ambience of a homey boutique hotel. Wine-and-cheese receptions are held nightly, and guests can enjoy a copious continental breakfast. The common areas provide stunning views of the harbor, and comfy seating encourages lazy afternoons curled up with a good novel.<strong><br \/>\nCost:<\/strong> Winter weekday rates start at $195 and weekend rates at $225. See more rates on the Inn&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.innatstonington.com\/rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">page<\/a>.<strong><br \/>\nHow to get there: <\/strong><em>Take Amtrak to Mystic and arrive in under three hours. Yellow Cab (860.536.8888) will pick you up at the Station, but you need to reserve. Peter Pan bus goes to Mystic, but be sure to book your cab in advance, as there are none roaming in the vicinity. The cab will only wait for five minutes, so call if you hit traffic and are running late. Cabs to Stonington cost around $10 from the train station, $15 from the bus stop.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sag Harbor Inn | Sag Harbor, Long Island | <a title=\"Sag Harbor Inn website\" href=\"http:\/\/sagharborinn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sagharborinn.com<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/room-accommodations.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45863 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/room-accommodations.jpg\" alt=\"Sag Harbor Inn\" width=\"376\" height=\"257\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45863 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/room-accommodations.jpg\" alt=\"Sag Harbor Inn\" width=\"376\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/room-accommodations.jpg 550w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/room-accommodations-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/room-accommodations-36x25.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Long celebrated as a hideaway for literary greats like John Steinbeck and E.L. Doctorow, this quaint village makes a fine off-season retreat. Of course Sag Harbor is just that, a harbor, so don\u2019t expect to feel sand between your frozen toes. Do expect to wander the village\u2019s narrow streets and get an authentic feel for this historical whaling town. Restaurants and stores on Main Street, including the much-loved independent bookstore, BookHampton, are open year-round. Cinephiles should enjoy watching the eclectic programming of foreign and art house films at the old-fashioned Sag Harbor Cinema. The Sag Harbor Inn offers 42 rooms and the sort of attentive, friendly service that you can find at family owned and operated hotels.<strong><br \/>\nCost:<\/strong>\u00a0Please refer to Specials\u00a0for the latest\u00a0available packages. The Sag Harbor Inn offers reunion rates, perfect for bringing the entire family on a relaxing getaway.<strong><br \/>\nHow to get there: <\/strong><em>The Hampton Jitney has numerous pick-up spots in NYC, and will drop you off three blocks from the Sag Harbor Inn. The ride takes about two hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Allegria Hotel | Long Beach, New York | <a title=\"Allegria Hotel website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allegriahotelny.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">allegriahotelny.com<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/8627_9001-auto-578.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" title=\"8627_9001-auto-578\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/8627_9001-auto-578.jpg\" alt=\"allegria hotel long beach\" width=\"376\" height=\"210\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" title=\"8627_9001-auto-578\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/8627_9001-auto-578.jpg\" alt=\"allegria hotel long beach\" width=\"376\" height=\"210\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to fly to South Beach to feel like you are at the latest \u201cit\u201d hotel. The LIRR will get you to Long Beach in under an hour. The Allegria is trendy, sleek, and festive. Pack your sneakers for a morning jog or stroll along the boardwalk and watch the surfers, who are out in every season. Rooms feature blond wood tones and many have ocean views. Don\u2019t miss the chance to dine at the hotel\u2019s restaurant, Atlantica. Chef Todd Jacob\u2019s seafood couldn\u2019t be any fresher, and his magic touch extends all the way to dessert. (If blueberry-cornbread pudding is on the menu, you\u2019re in luck.) His menu champions local, organic fare, and he has earned a \u201cGreen Skillet Award\u201d for promoting its use.<strong><br \/>\nCost:<\/strong> Allegria is currently offering a deal in which visitors receive 20% off when they book four nights. More information can be found on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allegriahotelny.com\/specials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Specials<\/a> page.<strong><br \/>\nHow to get there: <\/strong><em>The <a title=\"LIRR website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mta.info\/lirr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LIRR<\/a> gets you to Long Beach in 50 minutes. The Allegria is located five blocks from the station.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo courtesy of the Allegria Hotel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Also check out our guide to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/55433\/winter-adventures-nyc\/\">winter aquatic adventure within NYC<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No need to wait for June to feel the sand and hear the waves. Winter is a special time to hit the beach in the Northeast. Let the crowds stay in the city while you enjoy the solitude of the sea. 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