Choice of the name Rye is credited to the Jenness family, as at the time it was the only one of the founding families that had come from Rye, England and Richard Jenness was seated as the first member of the general assembly from the Parish of Rye.

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There are several town and state beaches in Rye which have lifeguard protection in the summer. Those beaches include Sawyers Beach, Jenness State Beach, Cable Beach, Wallis Beach (Pirates Cove), and Wallis Sands State Beach. If there is no lifeguard on duty, you will be swimming at your own risk.

Rye is a beautiful town that sits on a small stretch of New Hampshire's 17-mile coastline. Mainly a residential town, Rye and Rye Beach have a lot to offer locals and vacationers. If you appreciate stunning ocean views, perfectly manicured lawns, and a laid-back, neighborhood-y feel, you surely will love it here.

What is the history of Rye Beach?

The land of Rye was originally inhabited by native peoples for over 12,000 years. The first European settlement in 1623 at Odiorne Point was called Pannaway, later nicknamed Sandy Beach until 1726 when it became the parish of Rye and then gained independent town status in 1785.