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Nahant beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 14th place out of 133 beaches in the Massachusetts region 13.3 km away from its center, the city of Boston. It is one of the beaches of Little Nahant settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Nahant beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Revere beach, which has a rating of 7.9.
Nahant beach is located in Massachusetts within Little Nahant, 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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Phillips Point 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Oak Island 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Beverly Cove 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Manchester-by-the-Sea 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cohasset 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Essex 6.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand
Annisquam 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Bass Rocks 0.8 km
What to do in Nahant beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Nahant beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Nahant beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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The coastline of Nahant beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Nahant beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Nahant beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Nahant beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Nahant beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
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.
The bar is located right on the Nahant beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tides Restaurants & Pub is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.
There are 117 places to stay in the Nahant beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Nahant beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Nahant beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Nahant beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lowlands Park located in 1.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Nahant beach is July. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 3°C and water 5°C. See more details in weather section.
Nahant 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.Nahant 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Beach Park 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Kailua 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Pewaukee 0.4 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Honolulu 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cannon Beach 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Southampton 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Hamakuapoko 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand, Turquoise water
Palm Valley 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Las Flores 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Islesford 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Miami Beach 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Kanahena 1.9 km
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