This was our first visit to Nantasket Beach in Hull, MA. Before our trip, we couldn't find an…read moreoption to prepay for parking, so we arrived just before noon on a Saturday, which, as we quickly learned, is already considered late for finding both public and private parking. We first drove around the public lots and watched a few lucky visitors grab spots as early arrivals were leaving. The public lot signs listed a $15 resident daily pass and a $40 non-resident daily pass through the Yodel app. The private lots charged $40 with both credit card and cash accepted. We were fortunate to get into an otherwise full private lot, and the teenagers working there were incredibly friendly and helpful. They kept things organized and had a great attitude, which made a stressful parking situation much easier. One advantage of the public lots is their proximity to the public restrooms and showers. If you park in one of the private lots farther down the beach, be prepared for a fairly long walk to the bathrooms, which may not be ideal for families with young children. The beach itself reminded us of Revere beach. Even at the end of July, the water was freezing, and it was quite windy on the day we visited. There are plenty of restaurants and takeout spots across the street, although we brought our own charcuterie board and didn't try any of them. The beach is great for long walks and beautiful sunset or sunrise photo shoots. Unfortunately, it's not ideal for swimming because the water stays too cold and shallow for a long distance from the shore. Overall, we enjoyed the beach, the people, and the atmosphere. However, for us, the drive wasn't worth it since we have beaches closer to home that we prefer. Still, if you're looking to explore a different beach on the South Shore, Nantasket Beach is a nice place to spend the day.

Nantasket Beach-- countless summers spent here during my childhood. I remember when my grandmother…read morewould come here to see the live band on Sundays and line dance under the bandstand. There was a food shack at the pavilion and we would get fried clams after swimming in the water with my boogie board. Then my mom would take me to the playground, and end the day with some mini golf, a carousel ride, and some ice cream. I came here yesterday for the first time in a while, and the renovations are very prevalent. Mini golf is gone, as well as the arcade and fascination. Many new restaurants, none of the ones I remember. Lots of new housing being built. Same sand, same ocean. I see a lot of hopeful developments that will energize this place, but I miss the nostalgia it had when I was a kid. We came here yesterday, May 17th, which has been the nicest day of the year so far. I didn't think it would be this crowded. Never in my almost 30 years of coming here have I seen the beach this crowded. Wow. We all had the same idea. And, it was free parking since it was before the "official" season. So it was a while of circling around and around for a spot. But then we found one. The sand is nice, no rocks. Water is warm. Good for families, or groups of friends, or solo beachgoers. Food nearby, not too many gift shops anymore, but hopefully more to come. A beachfront resort if you want a getaway. No more live music, I hope it comes back. Still have bathhouses to use, they look the same as when I was a kid. One of the best beaches in the South Shore.

I find this park to be very fascinating and mysterious little peninsula into the ocean. Hailing…read morefrom California, it was quite bizarre to me to see World's End, where deciduous forests and fall foliage appear to blend seamlessly into dramatic seaside bluffs and the scent of the Atlantic floats over the entire isolated peninsula. There is also a small tidal marsh and bird blind. The hills in the peninsula are called drumlins, due to their shape and how they were formed from glacial migration. Parking costs about 15 dollars and there is not a whole lot of parking. You really should get an advanced pass, but we were fortunate and were able to get in despite it being Halloweekend. There weren't too many people there, mostly scattered couples and dogs. The paths are a bit confusing and highly looping. World's End almost became a residential subdivision once upon a time, and Frederick Olmsted was hired to design it. There are stately carriage paths and trees planted for this subdivision, but the project was called off. I found this to provide a mysterious ambiance to the peninsula, as it seemed somewhat halfway between a residential subdivision (easy to imagine some little suburban houses sprouting among the trees) and a wilderness area. There are conveniently placed maps at most of the junctions which can aid the lost traveller. I would give World's End 2 or 3 hours to fully explore. It's about 200 acres, with many benches and good viewpoints. You can see lovely views of the Harbor islands and Boston skyline from the peninsula. I especially liked the Bar, a region of the peninsula where it narrows, before reading "World's End" proper. I found this to be a lovely place and definitely enlivened my curiosity. The mystery and beauty of this park is captivating!

This past weekend, myself and a buddy wanted to get out of Boston and shake up our walking route…read moreand landed on World's End. Be careful when putting the address into your navigation, especially Waze users, as it took us to the totally wrong location at first. Once you arrive, however, parking is pretty straightforward. It costs $10/car. The staff at the hut where you pay for parking was super helpful in letting us know what route would best suit our time constraints. We were even given a map! The trails were pretty clear, some maybe weren't as clearly defined as they could've been. Note for hikers: this does feel like more a stroll in the park as opposed to a true hike. Some hidden paths did feel like one, however, so don't be afraid to venture off what seems to be the most defined routes. We loved the views of the Boston skyline, harbour, and Hull, MA. This place is definitely worth a visit. I'm looking forward to coming back in autumn to see some good foliage!

Hingham bathing beach is nestled in the heart of Hingham Center on the crows point side of the…read moreharbor. It is truly a breathtaking spot. During the summer there are lifeguards on duty from about 12 to 4 PM. The beach is very clean and well-kept. It's never too busy and there's always plenty of parking. Most people don't know about this place. It's actually open to the public. You do not need to be a Hingham resident to visit here. Not only that but it's actually free. Not only is the beach pristine and beautiful, the water idyllic blue and fresh and clean, but there is a green right next to the beach and it is vast and beautiful with lots of trees and picnic tables. There's lots of places to sit. There's also a snack bar with amazing food. It has lobster rolls and salads and amazing fries. This place is totally a gem. On the other side of the beach there is a beautiful knoll with lots of trees. I recommend this place for kids, for picnic Sundays, for families, anybody can come here. It is open and free to all. A wonderful place to be. Dogs are welcome here on the beach from Labor Day to memorial day. And then from Memorial Day to Labor Day they need to be on leash next to you and they're really not supposed to be on the beach when there are a lot of people around.

Great place to go for a swim and the best place for walking. There are different walking routes and…read moreall are easy and on flat so no big hills to climb. Plus there is food at Sullivan's!

It can get very busy here but if you get there at a good time its nice. There is a large parking…read morelot and there is a long time resturant where you can get some basic food items. Hot dogs, fries and what not. Picnic tables and benches all around there is also multiple access points to the beach in the area. It's always a very enjoyable day when we come here.

Been going here since I was a kid. Great quiet beach... Recently there have been a lot more rocks…read moreand seaweed than in years past though :( Also! this is a private beach for people who live in Humarock only! There is nowhere to park for public beach access. Keep that in mind!

Where the F is Humarock?? Look it up and Check it out sometime. Most of the beach is private…read morealong central Ave but they do have a public parking area and beach area. It is rocky getting close to the water so wear flip flops. It's quaint and worth a visit to relax and explore a different beach .

I *love* this park…read more It's a small (1 mile loop) and well-maintained park on a peninsula with great views of the south shore and Boston. The trails are well-groomed, and you also have access to rocky beaches and grassy side trails. I visit frequently, particularly on hot summer days because of the sea breeze which makes getting fresh air and a bit of exercise all the more pleasant. The park is accessible and welcoming. I see visitors of all ages, from families with very young children to octogenarians; there are joggers and bikers, and lots of people with their dogs. Parking is limited and on beautiful summer weekend days, you'll be lucky to find a spot. It's a beautiful space.

Great place for a walk. Picnic. To ride your bike. To just sit and enjoy the peace of the park.read more

It was a perfect day for a beach break, apparently, everyone else in the South Shore had the same…read moreidea. Drank way too much bubble tea on the way down and had horrific flashbacks of beach restrooms past but found these facilities to be clean and amazingly well kept. The water was shallow and warm for a long swim! Soft soft sand, friendly beach goers and 2 parked ice cream trucks nearby = happy happy me. Now I understand the etymology of the word 'gull-less'. Freakin' seagulls walked right up to our bags and stole our snacks. Next time I bring my air rifle. Bring it on you food snatching pea brains!

Nice family beach. Went in May before Memorial Day, so in the off season and we weren't dinged for…read morenot having a parking pass. Also, the beach allows dogs.

It's a five star view!…read more I'm not going to write much here, just check out my photos of the view. You'll have to get out of your car and walk around the rim of the fort counter clockwise 2/3 of the way from the parking lot until you see a black marble bench, move forward right up to the tall grass & brush for the best view of the outer Boston Harbor Islands. Great spot for a picnic, very quiet especially during the weekdays. The tower is open once a month on the 1st Saturday between 10AM & Noon. You can take a ferry from Boston to Pemberton Point in Hull and walk up to the park (1/2 mile or so) or take the Commuter Rail to Nantasket Junction & ride your bike (seven miles each way unless you took the ferry back). There's a lobster shack @ Pemberton Point and tons of fried clams, etc at Nantasket Beach.

Recommend you read the signs and stuff. Place is spooky but really cool! Interesting…read moregeographically considering you can drive here but it's in the middle of the Boston harbor islands. AMAZING view!

Best dog park ever! And with a tiny beach where dogs are allowed all time! My pup loves this place!…read moreThe water looks dirty, but he doesn't mind and had a great swim. The hills and greens on the island is huge and there are so many dogs on the weekend! My dog had a blast playing with other dogs and running up and down hills chasing balls! Best play to tire out a dog while give him a good time!

So far, we have only been here twice, Labor Day 2023 and 2024 after moving to MA in 2023. We wish…read morewe didn't live 40 minutes away by car. We would be here much more often! Since our only times here have been on probably the busiest day of the year, please take that into consideration with my review. The not so great: Parking is a bit tight, but not impossible if you got a bit of patience. There are no public restrooms, this year (2024) there didn't seem to be any bins for dog poop or trash, there is only one water station at the front. The good: With the exception of one family not checking their dog's resource guarding, every other dog we saw was so well behaved with responsible owners. Between the beach, the walking path, and the hill, there's so much opportunity to run out your pup! While we were a bit bummed that high tide took away the ability to walk the entirety of the peninsula on the beach, the water was clearer than it is during low tide, so we'd definitely recommend a high tide visit. After a little over an hour there, our German Shepherds were completely wiped out and even after the 40-minute ride home where they napped, they were still conked until dinner time.

Several parking spots and nearby porta-johns on this paved and scenic trail around Deer Island, the…read moreonly Harbor Island accessible without a boat. There are no deer really but you might see coyotes so keep your dogs leashed. It is also not a foresty island, it is mostly made up of the wastewater treatment plant at the center, with this 2.6 mile loop trail around the perimeter. That does not take away from the views of the islands and the city skyline. There is a beautiful Celtic cross memorial up a small hill on the trail, that looks out to Boston and commemorates many Irish immigrants who perished and were buried in unmarked graves, as were many Native Americans here. There is a fishing pier and a rock wall walkway. No real facilities or food, so bring your picnic. There are many benches to sit on, and the flat rock wall itself. The walk from the Deer Island parking lot to the Celtic cross is about 12 minutes, depending on your pace. Watch the planes line up to make their meticulous touchdown on Logan's 2-foot landing strip. :) It is a pleasant and reflective stroll and you can do as much or as little as you wish.

Nice little fishing pier. It was super windy. Didn't catch any fish but there were plenty of crabsread more