Massachusetts Beaches and Lakes

A guide to finding the best beaches in Massachusetts - from the North Shore's Ipswich and Gloucester, to Cape Cod's National Seashore. The guide also includes Massachusetts lighthouses, coastal trails, and other fresh-water swimming spots.

Boston Beaches - Although some of the more popular beaches are further from the city, Boston and the Harbor Islands have a few good locations for cooling off.
Cape Cod Beaches - From Bourne to Provincetown, just about every town has at least one beach. Tall sand dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore frame its clean, white beaches.
North Shore Beaches - Crane Beach, Good Harbor and Wingaersheek are just a few of the popular beaches of Massachusetts' North Shore. Gloucester, Ipswich, Salisbury and Plum Island are top vacation spots.
South Shore Beaches - The South Shore has its beautiful beaches too, including Horseneck in Westport.
Martha's Vineyard Beaches - On the islands, it's all about the beaches. Martha's Vineyard's Moshup Beach was the Travel Channel's pick for one of the Best Walking Beaches in America.
Nantucket Beaches - The small island is about relaxing, and it has great variety in beaches.
Massachusetts Lakes and Ponds - Walden Pond, Lake Cochicuate, and other fresh-water swimming spots.

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