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Kettle Cove Village
Black beach
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About
Black beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 128th place out of 133 beaches in the Massachusetts region 36.2 km away from its center, the city of Boston. It is one of the beaches of Kettle Cove Village settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Black beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, toilets. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
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 Singing beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
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Beach overall scores
Black beach (Massachusetts) is located outside the Kettle Cove Village settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Black beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"What a stunning stretch of sand! It was the spot where I had my initial romantic rendezvous with my better half and her chum. Imagine my astonishment when I spotted some unanticipated guests - untamed penguins scaling the cliffs! It was an unforgettable event that will be etched in my mind forever."
Sarai Delacroix
"This beach is a true gem for capturing family and individual portraits. Its beauty was a pleasant surprise to me, as I had not known of it before my client recommended it for their family photo shoot."
Lena Mira Artworks
User reviews
"What a stunning stretch of sand! It was the spot where I had my initial romantic rendezvous with my better half and her chum. Imagine my astonishment when I spotted some unanticipated guests - untamed penguins scaling the cliffs! It was an unforgettable event that will be etched in my mind forever."
Sarai Delacroix
"This beach is a true gem for capturing family and individual portraits. Its beauty was a pleasant surprise to me, as I had not known of it before my client recommended it for their family photo shoot."
Lena Mira Artworks
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7.9km
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7.9km from center
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8.7km
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Entire House
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8.5km from center
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9.9km
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9.7km from center
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12.3km
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12km from center
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12.2km from center
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12.6km
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12.8km from center
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Sweeney Park Concess...• 29 min walk
- KALE ME CRAZY• 2.9km
- Bravo by the Sea-Man...• 3.1km
- Laughing Gull Café o...• 3.1km
Attractions
- Ravenswood Park• 3.6km
Transport
- BVY• 15.1km
- Train Station - West...• 4.2km
- Manchester-by-the-Se...• 3.1km
Localities
- Kettle Cove Village• 280m
- Boston• 36.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Black beach?
The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Black beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Black 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 Black beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Black beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Black beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Black 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Black beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Black beach?
Black beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Beachgoers with pets
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Black beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Black beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sweeney Park Concession Stand is the closest place located 2300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Black beach?
There are 34 places to stay in the Black beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Black beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Black beach from parking?
The Black 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 Black beach?
There are 1 attractions near Black beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ravenswood Park located in 3.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Black beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Black 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Black 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.Black 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.
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