Fodor's Expert Review Beaches and Dreams Seafront Inn

Refugees from Alaska's harsh winters purchased this small beachfront inn, turning it into a popular laid-back beach spot. Over the years, the owners have expanded the property, adding a new three-story boutique hotel building with six rooms and a "tree house" (really just a cabin among trees at the back of the property that accommodates up to five people) to the roster that already includes two octagonal cottages, each with two double rooms. The beachside restaurant, Barracuda Bar & Grill, which specializes in seafood, pizza, ribs, and smoked meats, is one of Hopkins' best eateries. The affordable rates include complimentary use of bikes and kayaks.