Wallis Sands Beach — Attraction in Rye

There are two listings in Google Maps for Wallis Sands Beach 🏖️. One is for the state park and the other is for the beach ⛱️ itself. I have been visiting Wallis Sands since I was a kid! You could not keep me from swimming 🥽 in the water 🌊 during the summer 🌞 even after I watched "Jaws" 🦈 on television 📺. I would sometimes bring my dog 🐕 for a walk here in the off season. I believe Wallis Sands extendes past the small jetty. The State Park has the main building with a concession booth and shower 🚿/ changing rooms. According to the Rye Historical Society, there was a Wallis family that owned a farm in the area, hence the name. You have three options for parking 🅿️. There is the cliff overlook along RT 1A. It is a popular spot for fishing 🎣. There is a one hour time limit. Remember to use your parking brake. I have seen a car that went over when I was a kid. The second is the parking lot at the Wallis Sands State Park. It is expensive 🫰 and they will lock 🔐 the gate in the evening. The third 🥉 is along one side of RT 1A. It is free 🆓 but I don't know if there is a time limit. Be good at parallel parking! My last visit I encountered a huge amount of seaweed along the shore. It is unusual to encounter that. I will always...

Great family beach. Nice sandy area, close to bathrooms, picnic tables, and small store with ice cream, towels and toys. One side of the beach is rocky, with some fun tide pools. A concrete sidewalk and retaining wall (near picnic tables and bathrooms) provides a level area to look out over the ocean (could be a good spot to put a wheelchair or chair for those who have more trouble walking). A few steps down from this area will get you to sandy beach. Lots of parking -you can register for a limited number of spots online. They also save spots for first come first serve. There is a fee for parking. I've had good luck getting a parking spot as long as I get there earlier in the day. The parking lot is paved and mostly level. Great for all...

Decent enough, semi clean bathrooms. Clean beach, directly in the sun. Perfect location for sunbathing. Typically busy, however never hindering your trip to the beach much like Hampton. Staff is always on alert about the weather conditions, Tides and also very knowledgable about the surrounding area. The lifeguards are constantly vigilant, maintaining the rules on the beach as well as keeping their eyes on the swimmers. Past few times we had gone here, the waves were fantastic for boogie boarding with the kids, or body surfing. Never had a bad day at Wallis Sands. Even better with the state park plates, making your...