Boston, Mass., tourists are drawn to the bustle of the city, given all its well-preserved history, modern amenities, dining scene, arts and culture and about a million other things. For those that need a temporary escape with lots of green space and water views, however, I recommend visiting Castle...
New England Ocean Beaches
New England offers many beautiful ocean beaches and this information focuses on the best places to enjoy the sun, sand and surf.
10 Reasons to Love Marginal Way in Ogunquit Maine
Booking.com Marginal Way in Oqunquit, Maine is often considered one of New England’s greatest seaside cliff walks. It is definitely one of those “bucket list” New England travel destinations, and here are some of the reasons why… 1. The views Everywhere you look, there’s a spectacular water view. The...
Family of Four Spends Only $40 For Beach, Parking, Dinner, Ice Cream, Carousel at Nantasket Beach!
Nantasket Beach in Hull, Mass., serves as a terrific low-cost day trip, just a half-hour south of Boston. Best known for its glory days when Paragon Park provided a wonderland of amusements by the sea from the early 20th century until its closing in 1984, Nantasket Beach might not...
Hampton Beach, N.H., Offers Waves of Summer Seaside Fun
Hotels in Hampton Beach (HAMPTON BEACH NH – Article updated for 2019) Slices of pizza, fried dough, french fries, Italian Sausage, Italian ice, ice cream, a boardwalk and a fantastic ocean beach… life is good at Hampton Beach, N.H.! Yes, it’s tacky, crowded and lively to the highest exponential...
Revere Beach for a Cheap Day Trip Near Boston, Mass.
Revere Beach, Mass., is not exactly Aruba, but it’s hard to beat the convenience of this this lively oceanside destination near Boston. Facing Massachusetts Bay, just five miles north of Boston, Revere Beach has been a favorite, cheap day trip destination for more than 100 years. Revere Beach was more of a...
Onset Beach Village $60 Day Trip for a Family of Four
Many travelers are so hell-bent on getting to Cape Cod that they often miss the slices of coastal heaven along the way. Case-in-point: Onset, Mass. Having lived in New England my whole life, I am one of those guilty people that, until recently, missed out on this vastly underrated...
Reasons to Love Salty Brine State Beach, Narragansett, R.I.
Let’s make sure I got this right: you want to hit a New England ocean beach that is not too crowded, reasonably priced, with little under toe, soft sand, and offering basics like restrooms and showers, as well as restaurants with fresh seafood within walking distance. If that is...