Beaches in New England

1. Goosewing Beach Preserve, Rhode Island

Goosewing Beach Preserve is one of Rhode Islands’ most significant landmarks. This lovely beach is a one-of-a-kind combination of sand dunes, barriers, and ponds, creating a spectacular beach that many tourists visit throughout the year. Besides its beauty, its significance lies in two critical species of bird that inhabit the beach – the endangered piping plover and the rare least tern.

For the past twenty years, the Nature Conservancy has been taking care of all the species in this area with the help of donors. Field trips and sightseeing are available throughout the year.

2. Nantucket Beaches, Massachusetts

Nantucket is a small and beautiful island with a lovely lighthouse that overlooks the waterfront. There are beaches on every part of the island and each of them is different and unique. There are beaches suitable for families, and parents usually head for Children’s Beach, while college students often work Nobadeer beach.

Each Nantucket beach is appropriate for each individual occasion. The South Shore is known for great parties, surf, and adventurous fun, while the North Shore is family friendly because of its calm waters. Whatever you are looking for on your vacation, you’ll find it here.

3. Kennebunk Beach, Maine

Kennebunk Port, Maine, has more than just a single beach – there are many miles of waterfront, containing some of the most beautiful beaches in these parts. Given this large variety, there is something for everyone to do here on their day trip.

You can surf, sunbathe, or just harvest shells. Kennebunk, Mother's & Gooch's Beach, BEACH AVE., off routes 9 and 35 is perfect for taking long walks and swimming, and there is a massive fireworks show on the 4th of July. There are also six more beaches that are part of Kennebunk Beach Port, Maine, each unique and beautiful in its own way.

4. Narragansett Town Beach, Rhode Island

Narragansett Town Beach is one of the cleanest, most frequently visited beaches in the area. The beach usually hosts up to 10,000 visitors each day in the summer, which says a lot about its popularity.

It has all the necessary amenities for a pleasant day on the beach, so you can spend an entire day here without lacking anything. There are lifeguards and first aid as well as surfing and strolling areas along the nearly 20 acres of beautiful sandy beach.

5. Cape Pogue, Massachusetts

Trustees Tour will take you to the Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge via the Chappy ferry in their free tour van. There you can find a beautiful beach as well as a dozen other exciting activities and fun to-dos.

You can take kayak or canoe trips, and choose from a selection of fishing tours, surf casting trips, or natural history tours. A few miles away from the Trustees Tour point, where all the activities are available, there is a beautiful lighthouse. A tour of the lighthouse is available, allowing you to learn more about Cape Pogue’s attractions.

6. Chatham, Massachusetts

Chatham, also known as Chatham Lighthouse Beach, lies just under the watchful eye of the Chatham Lighthouse, which actively guides sea traffic in these parts. Although the lighthouse is generally closed to visitors, it can be visited once a year during the summer and is free of charge.

Some areas are closed on the southern edge of the beach because the waters there are pretty dynamic and wild. Some parts are open to the public and you can swim or take a boat ride there. Chatham also offers some of the best seafood around.

7. Crane's Beach, Massachusetts

At 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, lies Crane's Beach, which was thrice voted Boston’s best beach. The water around the coastline is warm and pleasant for swimming, and its four miles of soft, white sand beach is exactly what makes this beach one of the New England’s favorites.

The beach is also an important sanctuary for the wildlife of this area. It is open throughout the year and, regardless of the weather, you will surely find something fun to do. There are a number of perks like bathhouses and concession sites, and lifeguards provide safety.

8. Falmouth Heights Beach, Massachusetts

Located at Grand and Central Park Avenue in Falmouth, Massachusetts, the Falmouth Heights Beach is one of the prettiest and most comfortable beaches in these parts. There is beautiful, soft sand spread on a long and spacious beach with plenty of great spots for playing sand volleyball or catching some sun.

Neither camping space nor picnic tables are available at this beach, but there is food on almost every corner so you can grab a bite after a couple of rounds of swimming. You can also stay at one of the many bread-and-breakfasts in the area.

9. Good Harbor Beach, Massachusetts

At Gloucester Route 127, Thatcher Road, lies a pearl of the Atlantic shore – Good Harbor. It is one of the most famous beaches on Cape Ann. No wonder, for Good Harbor Beach has the most wonderful sand as well as calm and warm water that welcomes all swimmers.

Low tide unveils a beautiful passage leading towards Salt Island and you can walk over and visit the island. When the tides are high, you can enjoy water activities such as bodysurfing or having fun with boogie boards.

10. Block Island, Rhode Island

Block Island is a captivating combination of 17 miles of fantastic sandy beaches, curvy bluffs, and roads running across the island. While some of its beaches have all the amenities to welcome visitors from all over the world on their summer holiday, there are many parts of the island where the beaches are untouched and preserved in their blooming nature, providing some outstanding scenery. Block Island, also known as Bermuda of the North, is ideal for exploration as you can take a moped or a bicycle and take off on your own personal adventure.