Best Small Beach Towns To Visit This Summer in New England
Jun 02, 2021 02:48PM ● By Kaitlyn Malone
After the winter and being cooped up in our houses, we welcome summer and the call of the ocean as it tells us to relax, take off our shoes, and walk on the sandy shores. There are so many delightful beaches and beach towns nearby to take your pick from. Getting out and exploring one of these charming beach towns is an excellent way to hit that reset button and refresh yourself. Breathe in that fresh sea breeze and stretch in the sun. Whether you want to pack in many activities like surfing, shopping in art stores, and riding a carousel by the ocean, or want to take it easy like relaxing on a beach and eating delicious food, we found some excellent options for you!
Here are 5 of the best small beach towns to visit this summer!
for all your beach rental needs like chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards. Ogunquit also has the Marginal Way cliffs that you can traverse while taking in lovely views! The town is very pedestrian-friendly, and it's easy to explore the adorable antique shops, the art galleries and check out the theaters. There are many great wine bars and cafes to grab a coffee and stroll around town. The food is excellent, and you must go into a lobster shack or two. Ogunquit also has a summer trolley if you are inclined to take a ride and absorb the charm while gliding through the streets.
Here are 5 of the best small beach towns to visit this summer!
Ogunquit, Maine
This town has gorgeous 3.5 miles of white-sand beaches that are rare compared to the typically rocky Maine shoreline. You can also look into Ogunquit Beach ‘n’ Sportfor all your beach rental needs like chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards. Ogunquit also has the Marginal Way cliffs that you can traverse while taking in lovely views! The town is very pedestrian-friendly, and it's easy to explore the adorable antique shops, the art galleries and check out the theaters. There are many great wine bars and cafes to grab a coffee and stroll around town. The food is excellent, and you must go into a lobster shack or two. Ogunquit also has a summer trolley if you are inclined to take a ride and absorb the charm while gliding through the streets.
Newport, Rhode Island
Newport has a thriving music scene which is bolstered by their famous Newport Jazz festival this summer during the month of July! This town has historic Gilded Age mansions on Newport's Cliff Walk that takes you across beautiful coastal bluffs that look out over the water. A great beach in Newport is called Easton’s Beach, also known as First Beach. This is a family-friendly location with a stretch of sand to run and play on. Be sure to pick up a lobster roll at one of the vendor stands and some lemonade to wash it down! You can also explore the town's harbor side, which has lovely brick sidewalks and colonial architecture around Bowen’s Wharf.Kennebunkport, Maine
A summertime beach town favorite is Kennebunkport. It has beautiful beaches to relax on and walk barefoot on soft sands. Goose Rocks Beach is an excellent one to choose and is within walking distance to the iconic lobster fishing village called Cape Porpoise. There are also many great places to surf and kayak here. The town of Kennebunkport has the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge with great walking trails and wonderful views! This town has beautiful New England architecture, charming craft stores, and delicious food. As you stroll around Dock Square, you can take your pick of fresh local seafood!