Discover 6 parks for sunbathing within driving distance of Boston
"Boston visitors often come for a quick beach outing without leaving the city. It is an easy summer destination for families, swimmers, and anyone looking for harbor views close to downtown."
A neighborhood beach on Boston Harbor with swimming, picnicking, and skyline views.
"Boston visitors often come for an easy beach day without leaving the metro area. The reservation is a quick trip for swimming, walking the boardwalk, and summer events."
A historic oceanfront state park with a sandy beach, boardwalk, and classic seaside recreation.
"Boston visitors come for an easy coastal day trip with swimming, beach walking, and ocean views without leaving the metro area."
A scenic oceanfront reservation in Hull featuring a long sandy beach, swimming, and classic New England seaside recreation.
"Boston visitors come for a coastal getaway with a classic beach-town feel. Hampton Beach is a popular destination for summer weekends and day trips."
A bustling oceanfront state park with a sandy beach, boardwalk access, and classic New Hampshire seacoast recreation.
"Boston-area visitors head north for a New Hampshire beach experience that feels less crowded than many Massachusetts shore spots. Wallis Sands is a convenient weekend or day-trip destination."
A popular sandy ocean beach in Rye with swimming, picnicking, and sweeping views of the Atlantic.
"Boston visitors may make the drive for a full-day beach trip on Buzzards Bay. The park offers a quieter alternative to the more crowded beaches closer to the city."
A scenic Buzzards Bay beach park with swimming, picnicking, and salt marsh views.