Great Massachusetts beach park for the upper crust in life... Frank enjoyed my beach day experience…read moreand didn't even get devoured by a Great White Shark while swimming so I have that going for me... Hopefully your experience is as wonderful as mine was in Duxbury.

Duxbury Beach is quite long with portions reserved for town residents, overland four-wheel-drive…read morevehicles with the necessary permit, and a portion that is open to the public regardless of residency. As I write this (July 2024), the cost per vehicle is $25 for the public portion of the beach. I'm only familiar with this public portion of the beach, but it's a mixture of rocky sections and sandy sections mixed together. It was pretty busy when I was there, so I didn't want to make anyone feel uncomfortable by snapping pictures. I did capture a picture of the walk up over the sand dune, as well as some pictures from the awesome wooden bridge that leads to the entrance. There's an old-fashioned snack bar/ seafood joint near the parking lot entrance. Bonus: Very close by is Island Creek Oysters!

Ok yes.. it is a private beach. Town sticker only and I understand that it is patrolled to check…read more We are fortunate to have friends that live in the area and could park at a private residence across the street. That being said- the beach is gorgeous. Sunset is amazing. Seaweed? Yes. Rocks? In certain areas. But overall much cleaner than Plymouth beach- that is really rocky this year.

I visited this beach during the first weekend of May 2021. This visit was during the COVID-19…read morepandemic. Because it was only May 2nd, there weren't many crowds. It was 73 degrees and parking was free to non-residents because it was early in the season. Beautiful, clear water and plenty of soft sand. People we're staying away from each other.

0.9 mile out and back easy trail (not wheel chair friendly the last section toward the rocky…read morebeach). Great ocean views and a couple nice overlook areas with one picnic bench mid way through the trail. No dogs allowed during peak summer season and signs are posted. The trails are mostly packed sand with a good amount of leaf accumulation making it a bit slippery on the wet day we visited.

Beautiful park with easy trails that lead to the beach. Perfect place to hike with elderly parents…read morewho aren't looking for a long walk! Make sure you bring a blanket for the beach - you'll want to lie down on the sand and enjoy the view!

This local and moderately hidden park/field is really nice. It's quiet and most tourists would…read morenever think about stopping here (or ever know it exists!). There are basketball courts, a baseball field, 2 tennis courts and a pretty nice playground overlooking the beach and ocean. It's a fantastic place to take a kayak out or do some fishing. There a slightly rocky beach that gradually goes into the ocean. This is clearly a local spot and even though it is less than 5 minutes from Plymouth Rock it was nearly empty on a Sunday afternoon. It's pet friendly and there were multiple dogs jumping in the ocean and running around. There are also some restrooms if needed. There was no parking fee either.

We recently stayed at Myles Standish State Forest on site J26 in the Barretts Pond loop, and…read moreunfortunately, it wasn't quite what we expected. The site itself is situated at the top of a steep hill, which is not ideal if you have a car that sits low to the ground, our vehicle bottomed out trying to park, making it basically unusable for us in that spot. To make matters worse, the path to the site doubles as an access point to another campsite. So even if you could manage to park there, chances are high that your neighbors will end up parking in that same pathway, making it extremely difficult--if not impossible--for you to get to your site conveniently. It definitely felt like the layout of this area wasn't thought through for ease of access. The bathrooms in this loop left a lot to be desired. During our stay, they were extremely dirty and, at one point, there were a few hours without water or electricity. That said, there were a few positives. The small swimming pond in this section of the campground was actually quite charming. It's private to those staying at the loop, which makes it feel peaceful and far less crowded compared to other parts of the forest that have public access. It was nice to be able to relax there without the usual campground chaos. Overall, the serenity of the area was nice, but the site setup, parking issues, and bathroom conditions really took away from the experience. If you're considering this loop, especially site J26, I'd recommend looking into alternative spots within the forest that might be easier to access and are better maintained. I've been coming here for years and have had many experiences both good and bad. Check-in can take awhile, and lines can get long which is brutal in the heat, then your met with some people at the counters with attitudes that leave more to be desired. I'm sure there are better places to camp, but it is a staple.

Wonderful place for dry camping. Sites do not have electric but generators are allowed. There are…read morewater spigots every few sites and accessible bathrooms with warm showers. The camping sites are deep in the forest, in fact it's bout 5 miles from the entrance to camping sites. Roads are paved and my own problem is having to constantly contend with bicyclists. (Read up on MA state law regarding bicyclists -- they have more right of way than I thought they did!) Be cautious of Masac. I saw the signs and didn't know what it was until I stumbled across the building one day. Yes, there is a prison facility in these woods!! Maybe that's why they have state park rangers at each camping "gate", and I fully appreciate that!

July 4th 2025 First time with Family and Grandchildren. Was…read moreclean, water was warm, could see to the bottom. Grandchildren loved it. Nice to not have ocean waves knock them over while sitting on the shore.

Great for the visiting grandkids. Clean safe place with lifeguards. Will keep going backread more

find somewhere to park and make your way here. get there for low tide and bring a book and drink…read moreand enjoy some weird serenity.

I know the words Yacht Club can conjure up something very exclusive and snooty, however those words…read moredon't describe this very down to earth and well-run place. If you have a boat, you have to keep it somewhere and we have belonged to a few of the local marinas since moving to the South Shore. While many may be fancier than this, Metropolitan Yacht Club, hands down has been the friendliest marina we've belonged to. Although we only joined this year, we have already met a host of lovely boaters of all kinds. The club hosts several dinners and events throughout the season in the large clubhouse where the function room can also be rented for your own private party. The facilities are comfortable and come equiped with everything you might need,showers, bathrooms, washer/dryer. The dock spaces are great and there are moorings as well. People have gone out of their way to welcome us and we've enjoyed hanging out at the dock just as much as actually taking the boat out for a ride. We look forward to continued great seasons of boating and having fun at this club.