This road trip will take you to the best hidden beaches in Massachusetts that are definitely under-appreciated. While some of these beaches are well-known to locals, you’re sure to discover new favorites and have beach days that you’ll never forget.
Read on to learn more about the hidden beaches road trip in Massachusetts that you absolutely must take this summer, and click here to see interactive directions for the trip.
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- Bound Brook Island Beach, Wellfleet
Flickr/Catherine Kronin Bound Brook Island Beach in Wellfleet is one of the best-kept local secrets on Cape Cod. A 25-minute walk down Bound Brook Island Road will lead you to this beautiful hidden shore that is free from tourists and full of natural beauty. If you don’t mind the lovely stroll through the woods, this enchanting Massachusetts beach will reward you with sparkling vistas and powdery sand. Bound Brook Island, Wellfleet, MA 02667, USA
- Marconi Beach, Wellfleet
Flickr/|vv@ldzen| Marconi Beach in Wellfleet isn’t exactly a secret, but it is tucked away in a beautiful swathe of nature. Located in the Cape Cod National Seashore, Marconi Beach features soft white sand, gorgeous waters, and plenty of room to spread out. It’s one of the best Massachusetts beaches to visit. Marconi Beach, Wellfleet, MA 02667, USA
- Cold Storage Beach, Dennis
Yelp/Elaine C. Don’t be put off by the unusual name – Cold Storage Beach in Dennis is a gorgeous strip of sand that is a favorite with locals. The waters are pretty warm at the height of summer, and the shallow waters mean that lovely sandbars appear at low tide. In fact, you can actually stroll all the way to Brewster on this beach if the waters get low enough. It’s one of the most incredible hidden beaches in Massachusetts. Cold Storage Road, Cold Storage Rd, Dennis, MA 02660, USA
- Duxbury Beach, Duxbury
Flickr/MOTT Duxbury Beach in Massachusetts is a truly scenic spot with some great amenities. There’s a parking lot right by the sand, a full food pavilion with bathrooms, showers, and a full restaurant. You can catch a gorgeous sunset here on the ocean side of this beach or head to the Duxbury bayside to see the sunset. Duxbury Beach, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
- Rexhame Beach, Marshfield
Yelp/Nicole T. Rexhame Beach in Marshfield doesn’t get nearly enough good press. This South Shore spot is dog-friendly, meaning you can bring your pooch along for a day of sunshine and splashing. You’ll mainly find locals on this strip of shoreline, along with the occasional bunch of visitors, so there’s a good chance of having a decent amount of beach to yourself. It’s one of the most peaceful secret beaches in Massachusetts. Rexhame Beach, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
- Humarock Beach, Humarock (Scituate)
Yelp/Mike B. Humarock Beach in Humarock may be the best sandy beach in Massachusetts. It offers clean sand (though it is a bit pebbly) and plenty of room to stretch out. Parking can be troublesome, so leaving your car a few streets down and biking here is probably your best bet. However, the lack of huge lots means that the undeterred visitors get lots of privacy and space to themselves. Pack a picnic and enjoy the waves rolling in. Humarock Beach, Humarock (Scituate)
- Half Moon Beach, Gloucester
Yelp/Steph J. Half Moon Beach in Gloucester, a tiny beach, is perfect for getting away from it all and enjoying a serene moment in nature. Named for its unique half-moon shape, the beach offers warm waters, public bathrooms, and areas where you can grill or set up a picnic. Don’t forget to scramble up the large rocks along the shoreline for a gorgeous view of the water. It’s one of the prettiest hidden beaches in Massachusetts. Halfmoon Beach, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA
- Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester
Flickr/pfly Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester is another one of those beaches that isn’t unknown, but it is tucked away just far enough out of reach that many people don’t take the time to discover just how beautiful it is. Good Harbor Beach is unique for its unusual layout; there’s a large tidal pool near the rear of the beach and a long sandbar extending out into the water. When the tide is low enough, you can even stroll right across the sea to Salt Island. Just be prepared that there is a charge for parking per vehicle. Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA
This road trip to the best hidden beaches in Massachusetts will definitely deliver some amazing days at the beach. What are your favorite Massachusetts beaches? Let us know in the comments! Then, check out our list of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the state.
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Flickr/Catherine Kronin
Bound Brook Island Beach in Wellfleet is one of the best-kept local secrets on Cape Cod. A 25-minute walk down Bound Brook Island Road will lead you to this beautiful hidden shore that is free from tourists and full of natural beauty. If you don’t mind the lovely stroll through the woods, this enchanting Massachusetts beach will reward you with sparkling vistas and powdery sand.
Bound Brook Island, Wellfleet, MA 02667, USA
Flickr/|vv@ldzen|
Marconi Beach in Wellfleet isn’t exactly a secret, but it is tucked away in a beautiful swathe of nature. Located in the Cape Cod National Seashore, Marconi Beach features soft white sand, gorgeous waters, and plenty of room to spread out. It’s one of the best Massachusetts beaches to visit.
Marconi Beach, Wellfleet, MA 02667, USA
Yelp/Elaine C.
Don’t be put off by the unusual name – Cold Storage Beach in Dennis is a gorgeous strip of sand that is a favorite with locals. The waters are pretty warm at the height of summer, and the shallow waters mean that lovely sandbars appear at low tide. In fact, you can actually stroll all the way to Brewster on this beach if the waters get low enough. It’s one of the most incredible hidden beaches in Massachusetts.
Cold Storage Road, Cold Storage Rd, Dennis, MA 02660, USA
Flickr/MOTT
Duxbury Beach in Massachusetts is a truly scenic spot with some great amenities. There’s a parking lot right by the sand, a full food pavilion with bathrooms, showers, and a full restaurant. You can catch a gorgeous sunset here on the ocean side of this beach or head to the Duxbury bayside to see the sunset.
Duxbury Beach, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Yelp/Nicole T.
Rexhame Beach in Marshfield doesn’t get nearly enough good press. This South Shore spot is dog-friendly, meaning you can bring your pooch along for a day of sunshine and splashing. You’ll mainly find locals on this strip of shoreline, along with the occasional bunch of visitors, so there’s a good chance of having a decent amount of beach to yourself. It’s one of the most peaceful secret beaches in Massachusetts.
Rexhame Beach, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Yelp/Mike B.
Humarock Beach in Humarock may be the best sandy beach in Massachusetts. It offers clean sand (though it is a bit pebbly) and plenty of room to stretch out. Parking can be troublesome, so leaving your car a few streets down and biking here is probably your best bet. However, the lack of huge lots means that the undeterred visitors get lots of privacy and space to themselves. Pack a picnic and enjoy the waves rolling in.
Humarock Beach, Humarock (Scituate)
Yelp/Steph J.
Half Moon Beach in Gloucester, a tiny beach, is perfect for getting away from it all and enjoying a serene moment in nature. Named for its unique half-moon shape, the beach offers warm waters, public bathrooms, and areas where you can grill or set up a picnic. Don’t forget to scramble up the large rocks along the shoreline for a gorgeous view of the water. It’s one of the prettiest hidden beaches in Massachusetts.
Halfmoon Beach, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA
Flickr/pfly
Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester is another one of those beaches that isn’t unknown, but it is tucked away just far enough out of reach that many people don’t take the time to discover just how beautiful it is. Good Harbor Beach is unique for its unusual layout; there’s a large tidal pool near the rear of the beach and a long sandbar extending out into the water. When the tide is low enough, you can even stroll right across the sea to Salt Island. Just be prepared that there is a charge for parking per vehicle.
Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA
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Best Beaches In Massachusetts August 02, 2019 Beth Price-Williams What are the prettiest beaches in Massachusetts? Massachusetts beaches just might be some of the prettiest in the world. If spellbinding views and sand, perfect for making sandcastles, are on your list of must-haves, visit Revere Beach in Revere. (The beach is perhaps best known for its annual sand sculpting festival). Boasting picture-perfect views all year long, Houghton’s Pond in Milton offers plenty for the whole family to do – from flying kites to sunbathing in the soft sand. Other beautiful Massachusetts beaches you might want to add to your bucket list include Chatham Lighthouse Beach in Chatham and Madaket Beach in Nantucket. What are the best beach towns in Massachusetts? You’ll find countless breathtakingly beautiful beach towns in Massachusetts that are perfect for a day away or for a weekend getaway. If you’re on the hunt for the quintessential beach town in Massachusetts, visit Newburyport, Salem, or Hull. Carve out plenty of time for your visit to Marblehead, too. The enchanting town offers a lot to do for the whole family – from sunbathing and swimming at Devereux Beach to meandering through quaint shops and dining at charming restaurants. What beaches have the clearest water in Massachusetts? Spend leisurely days on the beaches in Massachusetts, many of which offer pristine, clear water. Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester, for example, is dotted with large rocks, where you can sit, dangle your feet in and admire the clear water. Wade into the crystal clear water at Lake Mansfield Beach in Great Barrington before sunbathing on the soft sand. Other popular Massachusetts beaches known for their clear water include Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Upper Goose Pond in Lee, and Coast Guard Beach in Eastham.
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Best Beaches In Massachusetts
August 02, 2019
Beth Price-Williams
What are the prettiest beaches in Massachusetts? Massachusetts beaches just might be some of the prettiest in the world. If spellbinding views and sand, perfect for making sandcastles, are on your list of must-haves, visit Revere Beach in Revere. (The beach is perhaps best known for its annual sand sculpting festival). Boasting picture-perfect views all year long, Houghton’s Pond in Milton offers plenty for the whole family to do – from flying kites to sunbathing in the soft sand. Other beautiful Massachusetts beaches you might want to add to your bucket list include Chatham Lighthouse Beach in Chatham and Madaket Beach in Nantucket. What are the best beach towns in Massachusetts? You’ll find countless breathtakingly beautiful beach towns in Massachusetts that are perfect for a day away or for a weekend getaway. If you’re on the hunt for the quintessential beach town in Massachusetts, visit Newburyport, Salem, or Hull. Carve out plenty of time for your visit to Marblehead, too. The enchanting town offers a lot to do for the whole family – from sunbathing and swimming at Devereux Beach to meandering through quaint shops and dining at charming restaurants. What beaches have the clearest water in Massachusetts? Spend leisurely days on the beaches in Massachusetts, many of which offer pristine, clear water. Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester, for example, is dotted with large rocks, where you can sit, dangle your feet in and admire the clear water. Wade into the crystal clear water at Lake Mansfield Beach in Great Barrington before sunbathing on the soft sand. Other popular Massachusetts beaches known for their clear water include Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Upper Goose Pond in Lee, and Coast Guard Beach in Eastham.
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Massachusetts beaches just might be some of the prettiest in the world. If spellbinding views and sand, perfect for making sandcastles, are on your list of must-haves, visit Revere Beach in Revere. (The beach is perhaps best known for its annual sand sculpting festival).
Boasting picture-perfect views all year long, Houghton’s Pond in Milton offers plenty for the whole family to do – from flying kites to sunbathing in the soft sand. Other beautiful Massachusetts beaches you might want to add to your bucket list include Chatham Lighthouse Beach in Chatham and Madaket Beach in Nantucket.
What are the best beach towns in Massachusetts?
You’ll find countless breathtakingly beautiful beach towns in Massachusetts that are perfect for a day away or for a weekend getaway. If you’re on the hunt for the quintessential beach town in Massachusetts, visit Newburyport, Salem, or Hull.
Carve out plenty of time for your visit to Marblehead, too. The enchanting town offers a lot to do for the whole family – from sunbathing and swimming at Devereux Beach to meandering through quaint shops and dining at charming restaurants.
What beaches have the clearest water in Massachusetts?
Spend leisurely days on the beaches in Massachusetts, many of which offer pristine, clear water. Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester, for example, is dotted with large rocks, where you can sit, dangle your feet in and admire the clear water. Wade into the crystal clear water at Lake Mansfield Beach in Great Barrington before sunbathing on the soft sand. Other popular Massachusetts beaches known for their clear water include Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Upper Goose Pond in Lee, and Coast Guard Beach in Eastham.
