New England beaches should be planned a year in advance because space is limited. I always look for the best rates to get into rentals or hotels for the summer.
It can get pretty pricey planning Beach Vacations in New England if you wait. This winter has lasted way too long this year, and I am so ready for summer. I love going to New England for the summer, which is why I am planning a Beach vacation in New England now!
Growing up in New England, I was surrounded by the most beautiful beaches in the USA.
The beaches in New England are not commercialized with hotels or casinos, but with Mother Nature. I know most people think of Cape Cod or Nantucket, but those are not my favorite beach towns.
Top 3 Beaches I Love!
- Newport Beach - a beautiful historical town with great beaches in the area. Easton Beach is the most popular and will cost you $10 during the week and $20 on the weekends.
- Narragansett Town Beach - Parking fees are $10 per vehicle Monday through Friday and $15 per vehicle on weekends and holidays. Plus, Daily admission is $10 per person per day and is not transferable. (cash only) Children 11 and under are free.
- Plymouth Long Beach - This is my favorite and most reasonable in price. Yet there are more beaches in the area, and some are free.
Unlike a lot of parts of the country, you pay to get on a beach in some parts of New England. The ones I've listed are my favorites, so I always budget out for the expense of 4 days at the beach and 3 days doing things around the area.
Beach Vacations
Depending if you're driving or flying will determine what I bring. The things I never leave without, no matter fall or summer, is my hat. If it's sunny, keep the sun off my face, girls, we need to watch for wrinkles! If it's fall, it keeps my head warm.
What to Bring
- Sunglasses for sure!
- iT Cream for foundation SPF 50
- Hat
- Towels
- A bag to carry my belongings to the beach
- Sun screen
- Favorite Book to read - so hard to use phone or ipad, I bring a hardcover book.
- Aloe Vera for after the sun
Tip: These are things I keep in a bag at home so they are ready to go when I'm going on a beach vacation. I bring my own towels so I don't have to buy any while I am there. Things can be overpriced in these locations.
What to Do
There is plenty to do while having a Beach vacation in New England. My favorites are very affordable, so I'm always trying to stay on budget while I'm still having fun.
- Plimoth Plantation - step into time with our settlers. $36 per adult
- Whale Watching with Captain John $53 per adult
- Visit Newport Mansions - All 5 homes $35 per adult
- Scusset Beach State Reservation - where you can camp, fish, or just enjoy the beach. $20 a day for parking.
Places to Stay
New England is known for its bed & breakfasts. Usually very charming and has been around forever. The best part is you can find them all online to see if you would like a Bed & Breakfast stay!
- Bed & Breakfasts in Plymouth, MA
- Bed & Breakfasts in Newport, RI
- Bed & Breakfast in Narragansett, RI
Once you have your dates in mind, the rest is easy to plan. We usually drive, allows us to have a car, so we don't need to rent a vehicle. This illuminates the cost of the vacation. I still do the same thing no matter where I go. The first thing is buying groceries at the first stop. I only get a place with a small kitchen and refrigerator. I usually make lunch and snacks so we can splurge on dinner.
Airports to Fly Into
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