7 Stunning Beach Towns in New England, As Chosen by Boston.com Readers

New England boasts numerous charming coastal towns; however, certain ones stand out more than others, as per reader opinions.

According to Travel + Leisure, New England boasts one of the planet’s most stunning coastal towns.

Bar Harbor, Maine was recently listed amongst
the loveliest coastal villages around the globe
by
Travel + Leisure
, so we reached out to our readers for their choices of the most beautiful beach towns in the area, and they highlighted locations throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

Up next, see which seaside towns our readers consider the most picturesque.

Nantucket

Regarding Nantucket’s Cisco Beach, Edward M. from Nantucket commented, “It boasts the best sand, waves, and fishing, with stunning sunsets each evening. You can even park at the beachfront and breathe in the fresh salty air—there’s nowhere else quite like it on this planet. Believe me.”

Falmouth

“Falmouth offers everything you could want! It boasts a lively downtown area, a busy harbor, four golf courses, an exceptional bike trail, and ten beaches. You won’t find better,” commented Brian from Worcester.

Orleans

Tim S. from Boylston describes Orleans on Cape Cod as the most picturesque beach town.

Town clerk Kelly Darling
told
The Cape Cod location is brimming with natural allure and teeming with things to do.

“She mentioned, ‘It’s simply a wonderful small town.’ She explained, ‘Here we’ve got a little bit of everything. History, beaches, shopping centers, and plenty of dining options are all available here.’”

Gloucester

“Enjoyed a day at Wingaersheek Beach followed by post-beach drinks at the Owl’s Nest!!” penned KB from Belmont.

Swampscott

“Great beaches, many of which overlook the Boston skyline through Nahant Bay,” wrote Ted from Swampscott.

Hampton, N.H.

Jim L. from Pennsylvania shared his thoughts on Hampton: “The boardwalk, the aromas of Junkins candy kisses and caramel corn [now out of business], the option for two arcades, musical performances at the half-shell stage, scaling the rocky areas near the beach, and discovering starfish alongside my sister—those recollections remain vivid within me even after all this time.”

“Hampton offers everything you could want: multiple music venues; various beach activities suitable for everyone with even a play area; an array of dining options; shower facilities, lockers, and ample parking spots. Plus, both locals and law enforcement officers are exceptionally welcoming,” noted GeeGee from Hampton.

Narragansett, R.I.

Bob from Stoughton shared his experience at Narragansett Town Beach saying, “It’s an excellent public beach featuring waves and surfing. Enjoying a meal and drinks on the rooftop of the Coast Guard House on July 4th while viewing fireworks from three different towns was incredible.”

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