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Canoes Beach
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Canoes Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 64th place out of 133 beaches in the Massachusetts region 14.1 km away from its center, the city of Boston. It is one of the beaches of Nahant settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a small bay with turquoise water and light pebble, 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Canoes 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 Nahant beach, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Canoes Beach (Massachusetts) is located outside the Nahant 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 Canoes 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
"The beach has a mix of rocks and sand scattered throughout. It's quite beautiful and peaceful due to the absence of parking. As a result, this area has become exclusive, only accessible to those with a parking permit or residents. Additionally, there are no paid parking options available."
Sylvan Dusk
"I came to this beach with my family, but the signs were quite vague as they only mentioned "residents only." However, being a resident of Massachusetts, the USA, and the planet, I decided to park here anyway. I don't care about the bureaucracy that attempts to restrict this spot solely for locals."
Dylan Anderson
User reviews
"The beach has a mix of rocks and sand scattered throughout. It's quite beautiful and peaceful due to the absence of parking. As a result, this area has become exclusive, only accessible to those with a parking permit or residents. Additionally, there are no paid parking options available."
Sylvan Dusk
"I came to this beach with my family, but the signs were quite vague as they only mentioned "residents only." However, being a resident of Massachusetts, the USA, and the planet, I decided to park here anyway. I don't care about the bureaucracy that attempts to restrict this spot solely for locals."
Dylan Anderson
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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 Canoes Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Canoes 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.
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Canoes Beach?
The beachline of Canoes Beach is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Canoes Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Canoes 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 Canoes 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.
Canoes Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Canoes Beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Canoes 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Canoes Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Canoes Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Canoes Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Canoes Beach.
There are 2 restaurants nearby.Turnstone Market is the closest place located 2100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Canoes Beach?
There are 89 places to stay in the Canoes Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Canoes Beach include:
- Chateau sur Mer Bed & Breakfast
- Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport - Chelsea
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boston Logan Airport Revere Beach
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How far is the Canoes Beach from parking?
The Canoes 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 Canoes Beach?
There are 3 attractions near Canoes Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mass Audubon's Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Canoes Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Canoes 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?
Canoes 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Canoes Beach (Massachusetts) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Canoes Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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