Jenness State Beach

Swim and sunbathe on a small sandy Atlantic beach along Rye's Ocean Boulevard, with a bathhouse, showers and metered parking right by the sand.

2280 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870 · Rye, NH

About Jenness State Beach

Jenness State Beach is a small state park on the Atlantic in Rye, along Route 1A on New Hampshire's short seacoast. It has a sandy swimming beach, a bathhouse with restrooms and showers, a picnic area and fishing access. Parking is metered, with room for only 67 cars, so arrive early on summer weekends; pay stations take cash and cards. Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach only from October through April.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Jenness State Beach, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

Tours
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Sports & Outdoors
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Attractions
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Sightseeing
History Buff
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