Family-oriented Fire Island community beach with a small downtown area including restaurants and shops. Accessible only by ferry from Bay Shore. Features both ocean and bay access.
Fair Harbor Beach
NY
Beaches for Family-Friendly
Sea Isle City Beach
NJ
Family-oriented beach town with extensive beachfront and promenade. Features various water sports, free summer concerts, and special events. Beach tags required with rentals available for beach chairs and umbrellas.
Zach’s Bay Beach
NY
Protected bay beach within Jones Beach State Park offering calmer waters ideal for families with young children. Adjacent to the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater and picnic areas.
Harvey’s Beach
Connecticut
A small town beach on gentle Long Island Sound waters perfect for families with young children. Features a playground, concession stand, and picnic area in a charming coastal town setting.
Third Beach
Rhode Island
A gentle beach on the Sakonnet River with calm waters perfect for families with small children. Popular for windsurfing, kayaking, and other water sports with boat launch facilities available.
Mackerel Cove
Rhode Island
A crescent-shaped beach on Conanicut Island (Jamestown) featuring clear waters and scenic views. Popular for swimming and kayaking with a family-friendly atmosphere and seasonal lifeguards.
Skaket Beach
Massachusetts
A popular family beach on Cape Cod Bay known for warm shallow water and extensive tidal flats at low tide. Offers spectacular sunset views and typically calmer conditions than the Atlantic-facing beaches.
Craigville Beach
Massachusetts
One of Cape Cod’s most popular and accessible beaches along Nantucket Sound. Features a wide sandy beach with lifeguards, food options, and a lively atmosphere popular with younger visitors.
Roger Wheeler State Beach
Rhode Island
A protected beach in Point Judith with calm waters ideal for children. Features modern facilities, playground equipment, and seasonal lifeguards making it perfect for families with young children.
Salty Brine State Beach
Rhode Island
A small, sheltered beach at the entrance to Galilee Harbor named for a beloved local radio personality. Features excellent facilities, wheelchair accessibility, and views of fishing boats entering and leaving port.