Woods Hole

MBL Stony Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of MBL Stony Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on MBL Stony Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Shuckers is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the MBL Stony Beach?

There are 101 places to stay in the MBL Stony Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of MBL Stony Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2545511&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Frederick William House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1403548&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Coonamessett</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2168396&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Treehouse Lodge</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4444504&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Happy Place</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6051909&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Brooks Hole</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8510898&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Woods Hole Hideaway</a></li></ul>

6.7

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#122 out of 133
in Massachusetts

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MBL Stony Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 122th place out of 133 beaches in the Massachusetts region 97.7 km away from its center, the city of Boston. It is one of the beaches of Woods Hole settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a small bay with turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

MBL Stony Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Trunk River Beach, which has a rating of 7.1.

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Historical

+8 ^oC +7 ^oC

Air temperature

4 M/S

Wind

+8 ^oC

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Woods Hole, Massachusetts,

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Cleanliness

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Amenities

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MBL Stony Beach is located in Massachusetts within Woods Hole, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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"The beach is a lovely, pristine spot with light sand and scattered pebbles."

Dorian Mallory

"This beach is small but charming. Additionally, it has light sand with pebbles scattered throughout."

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"The beach is a lovely, pristine spot with light sand and scattered pebbles."

Dorian Mallory

"This beach is small but charming. Additionally, it has light sand with pebbles scattered throughout."

Gageandra Lexi

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850m from the beach

6.3

Pleasant

Brooks Hole

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1km from center

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1.1km from the beach

Very good

Treehouse Lodge

Inn

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Woods Hole

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630m from center

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4.2km from the beach

Poor

Woods Hole Hideaway

Entire House

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Woods Hole

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4.4km from center

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5km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Beachside Village Resort, a VRI resort

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Woods Hole

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4.8km from center

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5.1km from the beach

Tolerable

Harborside Retreat

Entire House

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Woods Hole

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5km from center

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5.4km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Palmer House Inn

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

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Woods Hole

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5.4km from center

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5.7km from the beach

Exceptional

Modern Beach & Town Getaway

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Woods Hole

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5.6km from center

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5.8km from the beach

The Happy Place

Entire House

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Woods Hole

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6km from center

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5.9km from the beach

8.2

Very good

Falmouth Tides

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Woods Hole

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5.7km from center

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6km from the beach

Exceptional

Heart of Falmouth

Entire House

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Woods Hole

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6km from center

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6.4km from the beach

8.1

Very good

The Coonamessett

Inn

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Woods Hole

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6.5km from center

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6.5km from the beach

8.8

Excellent

Frederick William House

Inn

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Woods Hole

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6.6km from center

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape

Access

Cover and water

cover
- Light sand with pebble
- Sea bottom - Sand with Pebbles
swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
- Boats near the beach - very few
water
- Normal water, medium transparency
- Turqoise blue

Activities

- Good for Kayaking

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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water

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7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

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7.7

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Katama Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

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7.6

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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at MBL Stony Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on MBL Stony Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Shuckers• 7 min walk
Woods Hole Market an...• 8 min walk
Captain Kidd Restaur...• 8 min walk
Woods Hole Wharf• 8 min walk

Attractions

Woods Hole Oceanogra...• 9 min walk
Spohr Gardens• 3.1km
Beebe Woods• 4.8km

Transport

FMH• 19.2km
Peter Pan Bus Termin...• 5.3km
Buzzards Bay• 24.5km

Localities

Woods Hole• 740m
Boston• 97.7km

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What is the water and sand quality of the MBL Stony Beach?

MBL Stony Beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at MBL Stony Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the MBL Stony Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the MBL Stony Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

MBL Stony Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the MBL Stony Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the MBL Stony Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of MBL Stony Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on MBL Stony Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Shuckers is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the MBL Stony Beach?

There are 101 places to stay in the MBL Stony Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of MBL Stony Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the MBL Stony Beach from parking?

The MBL Stony Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby MBL Stony Beach?

There are 3 attractions near MBL Stony Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Science Discovery Center & Store located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit MBL Stony Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in MBL Stony Beach is August. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 4°C and water 4°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

MBL Stony Beach (Massachusetts) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.MBL Stony Beach (Massachusetts) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.