If you know anything about Massachusetts, you know that it is a beach girl’s dream. From the North Shore, to the Cape, to Nantucket and everywhere in between, the Massachusetts coastline is lined with surf, sun and sand–making Massachusetts’ summers some of the best. So, if you’re staying in Boston this summer and you and your friends are looking for a weekend beach road trip, then look no further! Here is a lost of the top 10 beaches in Massachusetts.
#10
Name: Sandy Neck Beach
Location: Barnstable (Cape Cod)
Known For: Its white sand and its bonfires on the public beach (weather permitting)
Distance From Boston: approximately 1hr. 40min.
#9
Name: Chatham Light Beach
Location: Chatham (Cape Cod)
Known For: Occasional sightings of seals and sharks
Distance From Boston: approximately 2hrs.
#8
Name: Macaroni Beach
Location: Wellfleet (Cape Cod)
Known For: beautiful ocean views from atop the cliffs and enough beach-space to never feel crowded
Distance From Boston: approximately 2hrs. 20min.
#7
Name: Menemsha Beach
Location: Martha’s Vineyard
Known For: best sunsets in MA, being less crowded than many other MV beaches
Distance From Boston: 2hrs. 50min. (need ferry ride out of Falmouth or Hyannis)
#6
Name: Race Point Beach
Location: Provincetown (Cape Cod)
Known For: its location on the tip of the Cape, and being the last stop on the Cape Cod National Seashore
Distance From Boston: approximately 2 hrs. 40min.
#5
Name: Singing Beach
Location: Manchester-by-the-Sea (North Shore)
Known For: stunning views and pristine white sand
Distance From Boston: approximately 50 min.
#4
Name: Cahoon Hollow
Location: Wellfleet (Cape Cod)
Known For: huge sand cliffs with amazing views and a sweeping beach below
Distance From Boston: approximately 2hrs. 20min.
#3
Name: Coast Guard Beach
Location: Eastham (Cape Cod)
Known For: being one of the cleanest beaches in the country
Distance From Boston: approximately 2 hrs. 10min.
#2
Name: Crane Beach
Location: Ipswich (North Shore)
Known for: its boardwalk, clean white sand, and its on site food facilities
Distance From Boston: approximately 55min.
#1
Name: Good Harbor Beach
Location: Gloucester (North Shore)
Known For: great surf and awesome views
Distance From Boston: approximately 1hr.