We are beach people too. I cant imagine being that close to the ocean, but not be able to just walk into it. ..... a pool just wont cut it. Are there places where there is easy access to the sea? We dont scuba, we dont dive. I could maybe be convinced to stay on the cliffs if the place was right, but since we havent been, I picture all the resorts as having pools but no water access, other than diving in.