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New Castle Beach & Great Island Common
301 Wentworth Rd.
New CastleNH 03854
(603) 436-1992

Ages: 0 - 14+

New Castle's Great Island Common is a lovely 32-acre public park that includes a beach, large grassy area, and a playground. 

Open from 9 am - 9 pm every day year-round, the Great Island Common is a carry-in/carry-out park. There is a small admission fee for non-New Castle residents.

Dogs are prohibited from May 15th through September 15th; leashed dogs are permitted the rest of the year.

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Beaches: Wells, ME
WellsME 04090

Ages: 0 - 14+

There are four sandy beaches in Wells, ME, three of which are open to the public: 

 

  • Wells Beach
  • Crescent Beach
  • Drake's Island Beach
  • Moody Beach (private: pass-through walking only)

 

There are various public parking lots in the area; during the summer season, the fee for cars is $16 per day or $80 for 10-visit tokens, which are available at the Wells Town Hall and may also be available in limited quantities from the parking lot attendants....

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Beaches: York, ME
U.S. Rt. 1A
YorkME 03910

Ages: 0 - 14+

There are three sandy beaches in York, ME, all within easy walking distance of numerous shops and restaurants (listed from south to north): 

 

  • Harbor Beach: Small beach with limited non-resident parking but accessible by trolley. Park bordering the beach has benches and shade trees. Handicap-accessible restrooms and outdoor shower.

  • Long Sands Beach: About 1.5 miles long, with metered on-street parking the whole way down. Ramp access and...
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Hampton Beach
Ocean Blvd. (between D and N Streets)
HamptonNH 03842
(603) 926-3784

Ages: 0 - 14+

The Hampton Beach Strip boasts numerous amusements, restaurants, places to stay, and shops. Click here for the calendar of events. There are dozens of concerts and events throughout the year, including:

 

 

There are also fireworks displays throughout the summer, as well as Monday night movies.

The Seashell...

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Hampton Beach State Park
160 Ocean Blvd.
HamptonNH 03842
(603) 227-8700

Ages: 0 - 14+

Hampton Beach State Park provides year-round recreation, with Atlantic oceanfront facilities situated along miles of sandy beach. Activities in the park include swimming, fishing, picnicking, and RV camping with full hook-ups in the campground. 

For a PDF map of the area, click here

For more info on the Hampton Strip portion of Hampton Beach and its boardwalk-type amusements and activities, click here

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Jenness State Beach
2280 Ocean Blvd.
RyeNH 03870
(603) 436-1552

Ages: 0 - 14+

Jenness State Beach is a great family location with an Atlantic oceanfront setting - its sandy beach is ideal for swimming and picnicking.

Amenities at the beach include a bathhouse. Metered parking is available for 67 cars. Parking meters are located along Route 1A and accept quarters.  

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Kingston State Park
124 Main St.
KingstonNH 03848
(603) 642-5471

Ages: 0 - 14+

Kingston State Park, on the shores of Great Pond, is 14 miles from the New Hampshire seacoast and is close to many area attractions, such as Canobie Lake Park, The Fox Run Mall, various antique shops, and fine restaurants.

The park is 44 acres in size and includes fireplaces and picnic areas, a playground, softball field, and three game areas for horseshoes and volleyball. Canoe rentals are also available.

There is a bathhouse with dr...

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Lake Winnipesaukee
Alton Bay
AltonNH 03810

Ages: 0 - 14+

Lake Winnipesaukee is a 72-square-mile glacial lake in the heart of central New Hampshire's Lakes Region area. It is a popular spot year-round for boating, swimming, and all manner of water sports, including snowmobiling and ice fishing when it freezes over in the wintertime.
 
Alton Bay is the closest point on the lake to the New Hampshire Seacoast, about 40 miles from downtown Portsmouth. The other towns bordering the lake are:
 
  • Gilfo...
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North Beach State Park
920 Ocean Blvd.
HamptonNH 03842
(603) 227-8722

Ages: 0 - 14+

North Beach is a great family location with an Atlantic oceanfront setting - its sandy beach is ideal for swimming and picnicking.

Amenities at the beach include a bathhouse, which is open year-round. Metered parking is available. Parking meters are located along Route 1A and accept quarters. 

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North Hampton State Beach
27 Ocean Blvd.
North HamptonNH 03862
(603) 227-8722

Ages: 0 - 14+

North Hampton State Beach is a great family location with an Atlantic oceanfront setting - its sandy beach is ideal for swimming and picnicking.

Amenities at the beach include a bathhouse, which is open year-round. Metered parking is available. Parking meters are located along Route 1A and accept quarters. 

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