Oyster.com's most popular bed-and-breakfasts on the beach

Cooper Island Beach Club, British Virgin Islands: For yachters exploring the BVI, Cooper Island Beach Club is a popular overnight stop. Thanks to its 30 mooring spots, fantastic on-site restaurant and lively rum bar, the upper-middle-range inn is a welcome respite for the seafaring crowds that flock to its shores. But Cooper Island is more than just a pit stop. Its 10 eco-luxe guest rooms and laid-back atmosphere attract honeymooning couples and families with young children. Even locals like to head to Cooper for secluded staycations.

The Ocean Lodge, Oregon's Cannon Beach: The Ocean Lodge is a four-pearl lodge-meets-bed-and-breakfast that aims to be a home-away-from-home for its guests on the south end of Cannon Beach. The 45 rooms and suites include working fireplaces, kitchenettes and some ocean views. With cookies and organic coffee in the lobby at all hours, a library full of books for all ages, free DVDs to borrow, and a free continental breakfast, the hotel is a popular choice for families (and their pets) who choose it as their home base on the Oregon Coast again and again.

Hip Hotel Tulum: The Hip Hotel suits many tastes. It is both a romantic, unplugged getaway and a family-friendly lodging option. Extras such as cribs, high chairs and the ability to request additional rollaway beds make this destination convenient for small groups, and people traveling with children. Other amenities, including dinners delivered to the beach, and the quiet, low-key environment also make this bed-and-breakfast suitable for couples seeking alone time.

La Mer Hotel and Dewey House at Southernmost Beach Resort, Florida Keys: The 19-room La Mer Hotel and Dewey House is an upscale, adults-only "private enclave" built at the turn of the century on South Beach. With its breezy yet elegant style, beachfront dining terrace and access to the pools, spa and three bars of a larger sister hotel, this property offers the amenities of a resort, with a bed-and-breakfast atmosphere.

St Francis Resort, Bahamas: A quiet and remote getaway, the mid-range St Francis Resort is located on Stocking Island, a 10-minute boat ride from Exuma. With only eight rooms, the property is small and intimate, and guests report they often have the beach to themselves. The spacious rooms have dated decor and lack TVs, but they do offer private balconies with stunning views of the beach. The on-site restaurant is lively and draws plenty of boaters and daytrippers, so guests don't get too isolated. Aside from that, there are few other features, but the real draw is the lush surroundings, nature trails, blue holes and beaches.

Casa de las Olas, Tulum: Casa de las Olas is ideal for those who are looking for an eco-friendly, off-the-grid beachfront getaway; this budget boutique uses self-sourced water, gravity-based plumbing and biodegradable products. It also has locally sourced products and food. The five rooms have ocean views; most have kitchenettes or kitchens and furnished outdoor spaces. Free breakfast is served at a communal picnic table, but other than the occasional lunch (requested in advance), guest have to venture farther down the Hotel Zone for meals, drinks or any other attractions.

Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach, California's Half Moon Bay: The 18-room Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach is a mid-range boutique located in a quiet residential neighborhood next to the Pacific Ocean. The rooms are homey and romantic, and have a coastal California style that matches the setting. Some rooms have balconies offering spectacular ocean views. Fireplaces in all rooms and two-person jetted tubs in some add romantic touches.

Harrington House Beachfront Bed & Breakfast, Florida's Anna Maria Island: Harrington House is a quaint mid-range bed-and-breakfast located right on Holmes Beach. Its 26 rooms — which include six bungalows with full kitchens — have charming island-style decor with lots of flower prints and wicker accents, and free Wi-Fi. Most units also have balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, and a few have fireplaces.