One of a half miles of continuous, sandy oceanfront beach is a lot in the Boston area, so, to many, Nantasket Beach in Hull, Mass., comes across as a coastal oasis.
Nantasket Beach, Hull, Mass. (photo by Eric)
Open year-round from dawn to dusk with free foot access, Nantasket Beach is most popular for swimming, sunning and outdoor concerts during the summer,
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but is also great for refreshing walks from fall to spring. Just be sure to choose a good weather day! The surrounding area is a bit of a mix with some ramshackle beach front elements left over from the Paragon Park amusement park days, but once you’re on the beach, you feel like you’re a million miles away from the fast pace of suburban Boston.
Additional note: during the warm weather season, put the Paragon Carousel on your must-see Nantasket Beach attractions. This historic carousel from 1928 features 24 restored shiny horses and a Wurlitzer band organ!
Nantasket Beach is located on Route 3A, about 20 miles south of Boston
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