ANNA MARIA ISLAND
A 2-bedroom condo on the Gulf of Mexico. Includes white sand beach and a heated pool.
Rate: $825 to $1,200 a week, depending on the season.
Source: Beachhouse.com
CARLSBAD
A 2-bedroom house close to the ocean. Two pools, Jacuzzis and tennis courts.
Rate: $1,050 a week; $3,500 a month (Jan.-Feb.)
Source: Beachhouse.com
Tucson
A desert adobe 3-bedroom house with sunset views on the western slope of the Tucson Mountains.
Rate: $1,575 a week (Nov.-April).
Source: VRBO.com
Santa Barbara
A 3-bedroom house with ocean views and a pool in a beach community.
Rate: $2,200 a week (through May 21).
Source: HomeAway.com
Key West
A 2-bedroom house with a garden and fountain, two blocks from the ocean.
Rate: $4,000 to $6,000 a month, depending on the season.
Source: HomeAway.com