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1. Long Beach - Long Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Boothbay Harbor - Maine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Madison - Connecticut

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4. Coopers Beach - Long Island

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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5. Block Island - Rhode Island

Romantic Islands
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6. Misquamicut State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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7. Wingaersheek Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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8. Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Weirs Beach, New Hampshire

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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10. Coney Island Beach, New York

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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11. Kennebunk Beach, Maine

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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12. Race Point Beach, Massachusetts

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Easton's Beach, Rhode Island

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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14. Singing Beach, Massachusetts

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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15. Ogunquit Beach, Maine

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • If you’re visiting the northeastern part of the United States and looking to spend some time down on the coast, there are many different beaches for you to enjoy.
  • Read on to learn about the top beach locations in the northeast, as well as details on the amenities, features, and unique advantages of each beach.

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