New England is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. From the rocky shores of Maine to the gorgeous white sand beaches of Cape Cod, there are some New England beaches you just have to visit. Do you like to body surf along the rough ocean-side waters of Cape Cod, or would you rather chill on the bay side and watch the tide goes out for miles?
Whether you like to be adventurous and test your limits in the ankle-numbing waters of the North Shore or relax in the warm waters of Cape Cod Bay, we are sure you will find your new favorite beach on this list. Will you be hiking to one of the many stunning lighthouses in the area, wandering the beach looking for treasure, or sitting in your beach chair with a good book? The options in New England are endless.
In no particular order, here are some New England beaches you just HAVE to visit.
Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA
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Narragansett Town Beach, Narragansett, RI
Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport, ME
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Hampton Beach, Hampton Beach, NH
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Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester, MA
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Hammonassett Beach, Madison, CT
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Old Orchard Beach, Old Orchard Beach, ME
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Easton’s Beach (aka First Beach), Newport, RI
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Coast Guard Beach, Eastham, Cape Cod, MA
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Jenness Beach, Rye, NH
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Sand Beach, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, ME
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Mohegan Bluffs Beach, Block Island, RI
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Nauset Light Beach, Eastham, Cape Cod, MA
Nantasket Beach, Hull, MA
Long Sands Beach, York Beach, ME
Wingaersheek Beach, Gloucester, MA
Herring Cove Beach, Cape Cod, MA
Mayflower Beach, Dennis, Cape Cod, MA
