These Are the Top 10 New Hampshire Beaches to Visit in Summer

The sun is beating down and the temperatures are up in New Hampshire. It's wicked hot outside, right?

What else is there to do other than stay cool and enjoy the summer?

Sure, you could stay inside, but we've got a list of the top beaches locals swear are must-visit spots when the heat cranks up and you just want to splash in the water and dig your toes in the sand.

Does New Hampshire Have Any Good Beaches?

You better believe the Granite State has some great beaches to cool off, kick back, and soak up the summer sun.

In fact, there are 22 state parks with swimming options.

But if you need some local guidance, the places that the New Hampshire people swear by, then listen up.

Best New Hampshire Beaches

Over on the Facebook group u Local New Hampshire, people flocked to the comment section to share their favorite beach spots. The answers didn't disappoint.

Wallis Sands was an option listed by a number of people, including one who said it was great for the kids and also had a "big field for lawn games, rock climbing and fossil finding, good bathrooms and a store."

Another person shouted out Jenness Beach in Rye, saying, "It’s always clean, has new bathrooms, parking available across the street when lot is full, walkable in both directions, [and] low tide pools for kids on southern parts."

Let's take a look at some of the top spots locals say are their go-to New Hampshire beaches.

Is your favorite on here? What spots were missed? What hidden gems should we shine a light on?

Either way, make sure to grab your swim trucks, a soft towel, some delicious snacks, and your excited self (and friends and family) to enjoy your beach day. No matter if it's at a state park, a lake, on the coast, or wherever, don't miss your chance to hit up some of the best spots.

After all, summer doesn't last forever.