Wallis Sands State Beach

Category: Public beach

Address: 1050 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870, USA

Phone: +16034369404

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–8PM

Monday: 8AM–8PM

Tuesday: 8AM–8PM

Wednesday: 8AM–8PM

Thursday: 8AM–8PM

Friday: 8AM–8PM

Saturday: 8AM–8PM

Reviews

Jennifer

Aug 5, 2022

Wallis Sands is our favorite NH beach. It's not very big, but you have the bathrooms (with changing rooms and coin-op showers), the concession stand, parking that is close (if you pay the $15), picnic areas, and lifeguards. Also, hose and spigots for rinsing off feet and things before getting in the car and two new outdoor (cold water) showers for a quick rinse. Perfect for families with young kids. Mine are young adults now, but we still love it. And we have the state park plates, so we get in free--what a deal!

Sharon K

Jul 29, 2022

Good size beach with adjacent parking lot for only $15. Bonus, there's a bath house with showers. It's nice flat access for seniors or disabled. You can avoid the traffic at Hampton and still enjoy a great beach

Acron

Jul 23, 2022

Excellent beach! The bathrooms weren't too dirty and there is a gift shop with ice cream and beach items as well as souvenirs of sorts (stickers, badges, etc.) The water is very cold and may take time adjusting, but the waves are very worth it!

Valerie Nicholas

Jul 21, 2022

Bc of heat it was crowded, kind of small length of shore compared to Hampton. It's bring your own food n drink. They do have cold showers and bathrooms.

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Questions & Answers

How do I reserve a space??

barbara filion | Jan 15, 2021
Lauren Wood | Jan 16, 2021

https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/wallis-sands-state-park

Can I fish there?

Brandt Sutton | Aug 18, 2021
Adam Marcionek | Aug 19, 2021

Hop the jetty on the right and its no longer the state park. There's a mile of open water and beach you can fish. No idea of its good for fishing though. I've seen people in the evening surfcasting.

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Do we have to have reservations when things open?

Betty | May 20, 2021
Nicole Foreman | May 21, 2021

The is beach is 1st come 1st serve until lot is full, im pretty positive. As far as other things like hotels, restaurants, campgrounds, ect, I would definitely call 1st!!! The beaches are going to be packed this summer!

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Is the beach open to the public to swim??

William Maurier | Jan 15, 2021
Lauren Wood | Jan 16, 2021

Yes but you have to make a parking reservation through the State Park website https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/wallis-sands-state-park

Do you have to pay for parking if you are over 65 and, or have a handicap parking plaqard? I would like to reserve a day to go to the beach.

Rachel F. R. de Almeida | Jan 15, 2021
Joey Auger | Jan 16, 2021

You don't need a reservation if you get in for free, there are 50 spots set aside for people who get in for free without a reservation, as long as the placard is up to date and you have an ID to show for the NH 65+ you'll be able to park if there are enough spots

How much to get in and park

Alice Zetterstrom | Jan 15, 2021
Joey Auger | Jan 16, 2021

Admission is $15, unless you qualify for a free spot, NH Residents 65+, Handicap, NH Disabled Veteran, NH State Park Plates Holder, Seacoast Season Pass Holder, Active Military Personnel, or America the Beautiful - Access Pass Holders.

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Are dogs allowed early morning

Jessica Kliskey | Jan 16, 2019
John Ratto | Jan 17, 2019

No dogs allowed at any time!

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Are you open for the 2018 season yet?

Georgia McNay | Jan 16, 2019
Rob Rich | Jan 17, 2019

Yes, but do your bathroom duty before you go there, and don't buy a large coffee on the way! 😀

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