The Underrated Sandy Beach In New Hampshire You Absolutely Need To Visit
With such a short coastline, some mistakenly believe that all of New Hampshire beaches are packed with people throughout the summer. Which this might be true of the more widely known beaches, there are still places to go for a respite from the hustle and bustle of tourist season. The beach we’re highlighting today is underrated and while we like it to ourselves, you all deserve a chance to see it, too!
You might already be familiar with the Seacoast Science Center, an aquarium museum with fun touch tanks and lessons on local ecology. But what you might not realize is that it sits on the an area that was the first European settlement in New Hampshire, the Pannaway Plantation.
The beach is on the Piscataqua River and it comes with some of the fishy smells you might expect from a river like this. But, follow the narrow sandy path and you'll be met with the classic beach smell of salty air and fresh breezes.
The beach, ""Pirate's Cove," is great for sitting in a chair or towel while enjoying a good book. Though, you probably won't want to go swimming in the shallow water.
If you can manage to do all of that (easy stuff, really!) you're in for one of the most lovely days along the water that you can have in New Hampshire.
Odiorne Point State Park is is accessible from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. You’ll need to pay an admission fee of $4 (adults) and $2 (kids aged 6 to 11.) Read more about it on the official New Hampshire state park website by here. Address: 570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH 03870.
Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
