New England Beaches

Soak up the sun at the best beaches and vacation spots throughout New England.

Topic: Readers Say

This is the best beach in Massachusetts, according to Boston.com readers

Topic: Summer Fun

The ultimate guide to the best beaches in Massachusetts

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Salisbury Beach in Salisbury.

Heading to the beach to beat the heat? Pack your patience

New England Travel
Plan a beach getaway around a concert at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
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It's really cold outside. Mentally escape the chill with these summertime photos of Cape Cod beaches.
Flights
JetBlue customers can now fly from Boston to this famous beach location

Explore Hampton Beach, New Hampshire

Topic: Cape Cod Travel

Cape Cod towns have so many great beaches. Here's why you should visit them.

Beach reads

20 best beach reads for summer 2025

Elin Hilderbrand, queen of beach reads, has more to say

With 'Pink Whales,' a WBUR editor escapes into a beach read

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Topic: New England Travel

5 things to do on Martha's Vineyard

Places to stay

Quisisana Resort

Two New England resorts just ranked among the best in the continental U.S.

Veranda House on Nantucket.

Look inside Veranda House on Nantucket, newly rebuilt after a devastating fire

The Dunes on the Waterfront

3 of the world's best new hotels are in New England, according to Travel + Leisure

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