I have a friend who wants to find an east facing place to stay for a day or two in early May. He wants to photograph (I hope I get this right) the Transition of Mercury and wants to be someplace that faces East or at least where he can easily get to an East facing beach. I know that's mostly National Seashore, but I'm guessing unobstructed Eastern view with little or no artificial light is what he's looking for. Anyone know of a place that might be open in a couple months?

How about the Chatham Bars Inn? It's open year round.

http://www.chathambarsinn.com/

Pricey, but very nice.

http://www.chathambarsinn.com/about/images/abhme_arial205.jpg