Boston Beaches

Boston's best beaches, from Southie's Carson Beach to Revere Beach, home of the annual New England Sand Sculpting Festival.

Beaches

Boston Harbor Islands - Accessible by ferry, the islands offer beaches, hiking paths and camping opportunities
Revere Beach - Just north of Boston, Revere Beach is the oldest public beach in America. Watch for the New England Sand Sculpting Festival in July to see some amazing artwork.
Carson Beach - A popular summer spot in Southie, Carson Beach has a walkway, shade shelters, and the McCormack Bathhouse - with restrooms, showers, chess tables, and bocce courts.
Winthrop Shores Beach - Winthrop is a town just north of Boston.
NESurf.com - This site offers the latest news and announcements about surfing in New England

Coastal Trails

Boston Harborwalk - Pathways along the water's edge in Boston's North End, Charlestown, South Boston, Dorchester and East Boston areas.
Castle Island - A beautiful and historic park with a 19th century fort, Fort Independence, in South Boston.