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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.

Why You Should Visit Castle Island in South Boston, Mass.

Published on July 21, 2018February 22, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Castle Island, Boston MA. Photo credit: Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism Flickr page

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...

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10 Reasons to Love Marginal Way in Ogunquit Maine

Published on February 22, 2018February 6, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Marginal Way, Ogunquit, ME. Photo: Sarah Diment Bechmere Inn.

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...

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Family of Four Spends Only $40 For Beach, Parking, Dinner, Ice Cream, Carousel at Nantasket Beach!

Published on May 16, 2017August 2, 2018 by Eric Hurwitz
Nantasket Beach, Hull MA

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...

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Hampton Beach, N.H., Offers Waves of Summer Seaside Fun

Published on May 9, 2017August 22, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Image of Hampton Beach NH in the summer

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...

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Revere Beach for a Cheap Day Trip Near Boston, Mass.

Published on August 18, 2016August 19, 2016 by Eric Hurwitz
Revere Beach MA

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...

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Onset Beach Village $60 Day Trip for a Family of Four

Published on July 23, 2013February 6, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Photo of Onset Beach, Onset MA

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...

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Reasons to Love Salty Brine State Beach, Narragansett, R.I.

Published on June 24, 2013July 19, 2016 by Eric Hurwitz

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...

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