A 2.5-mile beach on a causeway connecting Nahant peninsula to the mainland. Features a promenade ideal for walking and jogging with volleyball courts and convenient access from Boston and its suburbs.
Beaches for Swimming
Bayside Park
A town beach on Malletts Bay of Lake Champlain with sandy shoreline and grassy areas. Features playground equipment, picnic facilities, and beautiful sunset views over the bay.
Red Rocks Park
A park featuring distinctive red rock cliffs overlooking Lake Champlain and a small beach area. Offers hiking trails through forest and along cliffs with spectacular views of the lake and Adirondacks.
Lake Eligo (Beach Rd)
A pristine lake in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom with a small public beach area. Known for its clear water, natural setting, and peaceful atmosphere away from development.
Lake Iroquois Recreation District
A public beach on Lake Iroquois managed by surrounding towns. Features a swimming area with lifeguards, picnic facilities, and non-motorized boat access in a natural setting.
Bartlett Falls (Bristol Falls)
A natural swimming hole on the New Haven River with a waterfall and deep pool. Popular for swimming and cliff jumping with flat rock areas for sunbathing (use caution as no lifeguards present).
Crane Beach
A pristine 4-mile sandy beach managed by The Trustees of Reservations with dunes and maritime forest. Features walking trails, bathhouse facilities, and conservation efforts protecting piping plover habitat.
Race Point Beach
Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, featuring wide sandy beach and dunes with opportunities to spot whales offshore. Known for its spectacular sunsets and rolling surf on the Atlantic Ocean side.
Mayflower Beach
A popular Cape Cod beach on Cape Cod Bay known for its expansive tidal flats at low tide and family-friendly atmosphere. Features soft white sand, warm shallow water, and spectacular sunset views.
Coast Guard Beach
Consistently ranked among America’s best beaches, featuring a wide sandy shore backed by glacial bluffs. Popular for swimming, surfing, and seal watching with access via shuttle bus during summer.