7. Crescent Beach, Maine
On Cape Elizabeth, not far south of Portland, Crescent Beach has something for everyone who loves being by the sea. The mile-long curving beach has golden sand with occasional rock outcrops, backed in places by dunes and cut by small coves.
8. Silver Sand State Park Beach Milford, Connecticut
When you decide that the icy waters of the North Atlantic are just too cold, head to the warmer shores that slope into Long Island Sound. The shallow waters of Silver Sands State Park are a bit off the beaten path, insuring visitors more privacy than many of the other parks and private town beaches in Connecticut.
