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Best New England Beach Spots

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UNH chapter.

With finals underway and summer on the horizon, who isn’t daydreaming sea breezes and salty air? Here’s a list of some of the best beaches in New England to get your tan on:

  • Wingaersheek Beach, Gloucester, MA

With quiet crowds, crystal clear water, and soft sand, Wingaersheek Beach feels more like a tropical oasis than New England summer hotspot. 

  • Old Orchard Beach, Old Orchard Beach, ME

For a little more honky-tonk old school fun, look no further than Old Orchard Beach. A carnival and the beach – how much more fun of a combination can you get?

  • Madaket Beach, Nantucket

Renowned for its sunsets, Madaket Beach is everyone’s best bet on Nantucket.

  • Newcomb Hollow, Wellfleet, MA

Newcomb Hollow offers impressive dunes and some of the best boogie-boarding waves on the Cape.

  • Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA

Not far from the historic Crane Estate, Crane Beach is similarly secluded and pristine.

  • Gooseberry Beach, Newport, RI

Newport is a New England favorite for its nautical charm and shopping, and rocky Gooseberry Beach is equally as inviting.

So what are you waiting for?! You’ve got a few ideas – get planning!

This is the general account for the University of New Hampshire chapter of Her Campus! HCXO!