The article discusses the best beachfront Airbnbs in the U.S. and Europe, with recommendations from New York Bungalows to Bali Manors. These properties offer a level of privacy that hotels can't match, and are often more affordable than hotels. The article also highlights the luxury of a beach cottage in Dana Point (just south of LA) for $730 a night, which sleeps up to eight people but costs less than $100 per person to stay on the beach, plus outdoor space, and a full kitchen. Portugal is considered one of the top beach destinations in Europe with many charming towns offering surf, seafood, and fewer tourists than other European beaches.