Historic beach and entertainment district with a 3-mile sandy beach, amusement parks including Luna Park, and famous Nathan’s Hot Dogs. Iconic New York destination with vibrant atmosphere.
Coney Island Beach
NY
Beaches for Sunbathing
Cooper’s Beach
NY
Consistently ranked among America’s top beaches with pristine white sand and magnificent views of the historic mansions along Meadow Lane. Features concessions, chair/umbrella rentals, and bathhouses.
Main Beach East Hampton
NY
Exclusive beach in the Hamptons with white sand and pristine conditions. Offers snack bar, restrooms, showers, and lifeguards during summer. Popular with celebrities and wealthy visitors.
Race Point Beach
Massachusetts
Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, featuring wide sandy beach and dunes with opportunities to spot whales offshore. Known for its spectacular sunsets and rolling surf on the Atlantic Ocean side.
Wallis Sands State Beach
New Hampshire
A family-friendly state park beach with calm waters, clean sand, and amenities including bathhouse with showers and a food service area. Offers beautiful views of the Isles of Shoals.
Jenness State Beach
New Hampshire
A popular beach known for excellent surfing conditions and soft sand. Tends to be less crowded than Hampton Beach while offering similar amenities and beautiful coastal views.
Seabrook Beach
New Hampshire
A quieter beach at the southern end of New Hampshire’s coastline, featuring soft white sand and a residential setting. Less developed than Hampton Beach with a more relaxed atmosphere.
Drake’s Island Beach
Maine
A quieter alternative to Wells Beach with softer sand and fewer crowds. Features a family-friendly atmosphere with typically calmer waters and a residential setting.
Moody Beach
Maine
A largely private beach with limited public access at low tide, known for its soft sand and family-friendly environment. Famous for a landmark Supreme Court case about private beach rights.
York Harbor Beach
Maine
A small, sheltered beach with calm waters making it perfect for families with young children. Located in a picturesque harbor setting with historic homes nearby.