Top 10 Beaches in New England, New England

October 20, 2021 Nicolette Lion

Discover the best top things to do in New England, New England including Mohegan Bluffs, Cape Cod National Seashore, Kalmus Beach, Herring Cove Beach, Narragansett Beach, Madaket Beach, Coast Guard Beach, Good Harbor Beach, Kennebunk Beach, Casco Bay.
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1. Mohegan Bluffs

Mohegan Trail, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI 02807 +1 800-383-2474 http://www.blockislandinfo.com/island-events/mohegan-bluffs
Excellent
81%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 718 reviews

Mohegan Bluffs

Two-hundred-foot cliffs with great views of the Atlantic.

Reviewed By stevendO6647JP

Beautiful! We got there at 10am only a few people there but right after that people kept constanlty coming (probably because the ferry arrives around this time which i believe is the first of the day). Honestly, even with more people its pretty big and its not crowded. Tip - keep walking right or even left to walk along shoreline and away from people. It is very rocky (small uneven rocks) so wear good shoes. As a billion other people said, there is alot of stairs but unless you have difficulty with normal stairs, this will be fine for you. Going up is of course more tiring but will only take a few minutes if you go at a slightly brisk pace. There are plenty of taxis from the ferry to take you there. I believe it was 16 or so around there bucks one way for 2 people and only takes like 5-10 minutes to get there. It is got friendly, the taxis are dog friendly and the ferry is dog friendly. **If you have a drone and want to fly it here such as a DJI drone you have to do special authorization before flying. I did not and could not fly it here due to airport nearby. Only place i could fly my drone was the northern part of the island where the other lighthouse is (there is southeast lighthouse by Mohegan bluffs) and they have a nice quiet beach area up this way too. Have fun!!

2. Cape Cod National Seashore

99 Marconi Site Rd, MA 02667-8142 (508) 255-3421 https://www.nps.gov/caco/index.htm
Excellent
83%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 625 reviews

Cape Cod National Seashore

Over 40,000 beautiful acres of protected beach and dunes, stretching from Chatham to Provincetown.

Reviewed By StacyInDC2012 - Alexandria, United States

During our visit to Cape Cod National Seashore we enjoyed relaxing beach time at Marconi Beach, complete with several seal appearances just beyond the waves and then hiked in the white cedar swamp. The park wasn’t very crowded as we were there during the week just after Labor Day. Loved the visit and the fact that it gave us the opportunity to both be active and relax.

3. Kalmus Beach

Hyannis, MA
Excellent
46%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 394 reviews

Kalmus Beach

Its convenient location makes Kalmus one of the Hyannis area's most popular beaches.

Reviewed By Cwhite472

My 8yr old and 4 1/2yr old loved this beach. Clean, beautiful and quiet. Lots of seashells and plenty of space to walk around and distance yourself from other visitors. People around were very friendly

4. Herring Cove Beach

Provincetown, MA
Excellent
69%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 939 reviews

Herring Cove Beach

Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Herring Cove is Provincetown's most popular beach.

Reviewed By robynf699

Herring cove beach is a great place to relax and watch the sunset, there is a brand new parking lot with a mat to walk down to the beach.

5. Narragansett Beach

Narragansett, RI http://www.narragansettri.gov/323/Narragansett-Town-Beach
Excellent
55%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 538 reviews

Narragansett Beach

Long flat beach, ideal for surfing.

Reviewed By T3482MMsamanthac - Greenwich, United States

So we just got got back from our trip. We spend 2 days on Narragansett town beach. I was worried about parking, you can't park in the beach parking lots this year (residents only) but both days I found free street parking pretty easily. It's a 2 hr slot, but this ends at 4. We got there at 2 on one day and stayed until 5 and another day got there at 3. I think going later may help find parking. It was a short walk to the beach from the parking. On the beach my son decided he wanted to rent a boogie board and there was a tent in the parking lot where you can rent surf or boogie boards so we did that. The next day he got a surf lesson, it was 60 for an hr. He loved it. When I called they said they were full. But when we arrived at the beach they said come back in an hour to see us and he can have a lesson. A short drive down from this beach is Monahan's Clam Shack. Order online and pick up or go and sit outside. Great food.

6. Madaket Beach

Nantucket, MA 02554
Excellent
70%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 271 reviews

Madaket Beach

Located on the south side of Nantucket, this beach is known for its rough surf.

Reviewed By TheFlyingLatvian - Newton, United States

A delightful experience, visiting Madaket Beach was a treat! Away from the tourist hordes in downtown, it is well worth the trip to the south side of the island. It's beautiful, peaceful, and there's plenty of space to relax and enjoy the booming surf. Added bonus: Millie's restaurant, bar, and market are just a short trot away, and offer all sorts of goodies and treats for beach goers.

7. Coast Guard Beach

Nauset & Doane Rds, Eastham, MA http://www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/coast-guard-beach-eastham.htm
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 620 reviews

Coast Guard Beach

A great beach to hike, relax and soak up the natural beauty of the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Reviewed By afshesid

Clean water and nice waves both at low and high tide. Would recommend anyone visiting cape to must visit this beach

8. Good Harbor Beach

99 Thatcher Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930 http://gloucester-ma.gov/index.aspx?nid=299
Excellent
72%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 693 reviews

Good Harbor Beach

This picturesque curved white-sandy beach with a lazy rolling surf is a favorite among Gloucester residents and visitors.

Reviewed By 81vadimr

Good Harbor beach is one of the best beaches of North Shore in Massachusetts. Deepest and cleanest send. A little island near by with easy access in low tide, just be careful of poison ivy. Parking lot is not very big and filled very quickly in the hot Summer days. Be there before 9am to guarantee the spot. Enjoy it

9. Kennebunk Beach

Beach Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME 04043
Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 335 reviews

Kennebunk Beach

The shoreline of this popular swimming beach is dotted with large granite rocks.

Reviewed By hookedline - Rochester, United States

My favorite beach here. I love to walk my dog and have him play with other dogs on the beach. And it's a great way to meet other people who are both visiting or live here.

10. Casco Bay

Portland, ME
Excellent
73%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 313 reviews

Casco Bay

Ship traffic here runs the gamut from lobster boats to oil tankers and cruise lines; also look for the many photogenic lighthouses.

Reviewed By 954hollyb - Washington DC, United States

Casco Bay is gorgeous- I spent my mornings going for a jog around the bay as my hotel was located right downtown near Old Port. I’d also highly recommend taking a ferry tour to the nearby islands.

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