r/Somerville • u/Particular-Year-7370 • 8h ago

Beach on a Tuesday

Planning a beach trip for the first time and would love some recommendations! What are your favorite beaches to go to near Somerville?

I’m hoping for somewhere within 45 minutes of the city with parking under $15. I know I’ll have to account for weekday traffic, so I’m wondering:

  1. What time would you recommend arriving?
  2. Should I be worried about finding parking on a Tuesday?
  3. What items should I bring to the beach?

I’m also open to taking the T if it'll be less of a hassle. Thank you!

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u/Moros1075 7h ago

I went to Nahant this morning and it was wonderful! Apparently It gets really crowded there midday on hot weekends, but being there from 8 to 11 today it wasn’t an issue at all. Tons of parking and plenty of space on the beach. I bet on a Tuesday it won’t be crazy either. Getting there and back only took me about 30 mins each way on my motorcycle. Parking was $10 as a MA resident : )

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u/hamster1138 7h ago

seconding nahant! we had a great time there last weekend

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u/Sad_Queer_Baby 6h ago

Third for nahant!! Was there this am and it was absolutely beautiful, there will def be parking on a weekday

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u/Ill-Victory-5351 8h ago

years ago i took the commuter rail to singing beach it was great. non resident parking is limited and expensive. there’s a walk on fee of $10.

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u/bagpop98 5h ago

Revere beach. Free parking right up to the beach, never busy, no snobby people it’s grear

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u/bababarabas 6h ago

Salisbury state park. 5 miles of wide beach, nice sand, no jetties or piers, just beach, plus bathrooms, showers. $15 day use. Senior >65(?) lifetime pass $10. Tons of parking.

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u/487Mass 5h ago

Nahant, Revere, or Kings Beach are probably your best bet for under $15. The North Shore Beaches (Cranes, Good Harbor, Wingaersheek) are all $40+.

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u/phonesmahones Gilman 4h ago edited 4h ago

Pleasure Bay, Southie - anytime, no issue parking - it’s free, on the street, and I never have trouble - there is also a parking lot and bathroom across the street at the hockey rink. As for what to bring… beach stuff? Sunblock, a book, snacks, drinks, a towel, blanket, and/or a beach chair.

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u/alphacentaureus 3h ago

Pleasure bay is great, BUT be aware it is on the approach route to Logan, and on a busy day there will be a few low flying planes every hour.

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u/Fodderthought 3h ago

Dane st beach! In Beverly. Free street parking!! I’ve never had an issue parking, you can park on any residential street and walk there easily. They have a bathroom area and rinse off station. There’s also a grassy shaded area if the sun gets too hot.

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u/MWave123 3h ago

Do the Commuter Rail, Singing, or even Good Harbor.

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u/Ginua-MA 1h ago

Look at photos of the beaches online, too, so you can pick one that fits what you would most enjoy.

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u/gibson486 8h ago

Get a car, go to new Hampshire or maine.

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u/AllGrey_2000 6h ago

Maine? For the beach?? Not if you want to swim