Discover the 10 Best Beaches in Massachusetts
Massachusetts, with its stunning coastline and historic charm, is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the United States. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot, a serene escape, or an adventurous location, Massachusetts has a beach for you. Here are the top 10 beaches you must visit in the Bay State:
Race Point Beach, Provincetown: This big and beautiful beach is located at the very tip of Cape Cod and is part of the National Seashore
2. Herring Cove Beach, Provincetown: The only Cape Cod National Seashore beach that is on the Cape Cod Bay side of the Cape. The waves are more gentle and the water temperatures a bit warmer than along the Atlantic Ocean
3. Mayflower Beach, Dennis: This beach has one of the most unique shoreline experiences available to visitors. At low tide you can walk for miles on the tidal flats, making it both a prime spot for watching the sunset and taking beautiful photographs.
4. Crane Beach, Ipswich: Crane Beach: It consists of a four-mile-long sandy beachfront, dunes, and a pine forest. Five and a half miles of hiking trails through the dunes and forest are accessible from the beachfront.
5. Cape Cod National Seashore, Wellfleet: This beautiful coastline is made of up beaches, sand dunes, and marshland that stretches 40 miles from the “elbow” to the “hook” of the Cape. This is definitely the place to go for surfing, bike riding, hiking canoeing, and so much more.
6. Singing Beach, Manchester: Singing Beach gets its name from the squeaky “singing” sound the sand makes as you walk on it. The sand is power soft and the view from the beach is beautiful. Be sure the get there early on the weekends because parking is limited and admission to the beach comes at a small fee.
7. Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester: This picturesque curved white-sandy beach with a lazy rolling surf is a favorite among Gloucester residents and visitors. At low tide, you can walk out to Salt Island, while at high tide, one can enjoy body surfing or boogie boards.
8. Wingaersheek Beach, Gloucester: This beach consist of flour soft white sand, tide pools, lighthouse views, calm water, lifeguards, changing rooms, restrooms, and fees for parking. You can also enjoy food tours, whale watching, the fisherman’s memorial monument, and plenty of boat tours.
9. Marconi Beach, Wellfleet: Marconi Beach is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. The beach is named for Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi. Swimmers and beach walkers feel a sense of solitude here because the scarp and ocean provide an unbroken, pristine natural scene in all directions.
10. Chatham Lighthouse Beach, Chatham: Chatham has a beautiful, pedestrian-friendly main street. Some of the best seafood around. A storied summer baseball team and theatre, museums, restaurants and inns. But honestly, you come for the beach!
Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or family fun, the beaches of Massachusetts are sure to provide unforgettable experiences. So, as we New Englanders say, “head down the cape or up the north shore” with your sunscreen, beach towel, good tunes, and explore the stunning coastline of the Bay State!