16 Best Beaches in Massachusetts [ For 2023]

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Each of Massachusetts' beaches offers a unique experience. Whether you are looking for a secluded spot or a more popular destination.

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The beach is also home to the Crane Wildlife Refuge, which is home to a variety of bird species including the endangered Piping Plover.

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It is known for its beautiful views, including the iconic Chatham Lighthouse.

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The beach offers swimming, sunbathing, and beach games, as well as a playground for children.

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It is known for its wide, sandy beach and strong surf.

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Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse for a panoramic view of the beach and surrounding area.

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Madaket Beach is also known for its beautiful sunsets.

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The island is accessible by ferry and offers visitors a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, swimming, picnicking, and bird watching.

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The beach is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seals and a wide variety of birds.

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It is also a popular place for beach-goers to enjoy beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean.

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It is known for its beautiful dunes and panoramic views of Cape Cod Bay.

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The water is generally calm and clear, making it perfect for families with young children.

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Rock Harbor Beach is a great place for a day at the beach, offering plenty of amenities and activities for visitors of all ages.

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The beach also has a campground and is a popular spot for beach-goers during the summer months.

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The island is also home to a variety of wildlife, including endangered species such as the piping plover and rosette tern.

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The beach is home to a variety of shorebirds including plovers, sandpipers, and terns.

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Horseneck Beach Reservation is a public beach in Westport, Massachusetts.

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16 Best Beaches in Massachusetts [ For 2023]

Each of Massachusetts' beaches offers a unique experience. Whether you are looking for a secluded spot or a more popular destination.

The beach is also home to the Crane Wildlife Refuge, which is home to a variety of bird species including the endangered Piping Plover.

1. Crane Beach

It is known for its beautiful views, including the iconic Chatham Lighthouse.

2. Chatham Lighthouse Beach

The beach offers swimming, sunbathing, and beach games, as well as a playground for children.

3. Wingaersheek Beach

It is known for its wide, sandy beach and strong surf.

4. Marconi Beach

Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse for a panoramic view of the beach and surrounding area.

5. Race Point Beach

Madaket Beach is also known for its beautiful sunsets.

6. Madaket Beach

The island is accessible by ferry and offers visitors a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, swimming, picnicking, and bird watching.

7. Spectacle Island

The beach is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seals and a wide variety of birds.

8. Coast Guard Beach

It is also a popular place for beach-goers to enjoy beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean.

9. Singing Beach

It is known for its beautiful dunes and panoramic views of Cape Cod Bay.

10. Head of the Meadow

The water is generally calm and clear, making it perfect for families with young children.

11. Old Silver Beach

Rock Harbor Beach is a great place for a day at the beach, offering plenty of amenities and activities for visitors of all ages.

12. Rock Harbor Beach

The beach also has a campground and is a popular spot for beach-goers during the summer months.

13. Cisco Beach

The island is also home to a variety of wildlife, including endangered species such as the piping plover and rosette tern.

14. Plum Island, Newburyport

The beach is home to a variety of shorebirds including plovers, sandpipers, and terns.

15. Lighthouse Beach

Horseneck Beach Reservation is a public beach in Westport, Massachusetts.

16. Horseneck Beach Reservation