From Boston it takes about 45 minutes to get here. It's about the same as getting to Gloucester,…read morecloser than the Cape, closer than Newport, waaaaaay better than the Aqua Net of Revere Beach or the grit of M Street Beach in Southie. (no offense...I've been known to be gritty from time to time, and I'm a HUGE fan of Kelly's in Revere, so lay off and read on, bitches). I have been a regular at the Scituate Harbor Marina for longer than I can remember, since many, many family members are Scituate residents. Scituate is a beachy, laid back, very welcoming town on the ocean. You slow down from the hustle and bustle (hate that term, but you get it) when you come here. You know when you get closer to the marina, as your car tells you it's 5-10 degrees cooler from the sweltering heat of the city. The marina has a large parking lot. I have never had a problem parking there. The marina itself is very clean, as the harbormasters do a fabulous job, and are friends of the community. I have many family members who have had boats at this marina for years and years...they have never had ANY problems here as far as safety, noise control, cleanliness. From what I've learned... 1. There is a waiting list to get a slip for a boat here, so sign up before you're ready. 2. Get your reservation asap to launch your boat in the early summer, as those slots fill up quick. 3. No need to bring anything, as there is a grocery store, a Dunkin Donuts, many stores to buy clothes/bathing suits, a CVS, 2 banks, pet stores, bars, restaurants, a yoga shop, a liquor store, pizza shops all within walking distance. 4. The best time to check out the place is coming up in 2 weeks...the first weekend in August is Harborfest....there's an amusement park set up in the parking lot, lots of vendors selling food/crafts/jewelry/art etc, bands in the street, and fireworks at night. 5. Go down during low tide and head to the Spit...a quick boat ride to a sandbar full of parties. Dogs are allowed, and food and alcohol are a must-

Beautiful day today on the river T Rhot Marine. My friend and I Ordered a Coco-Margarita that was…read moreSO SOUR we could hardly drink it. After spending $34, we asked the girl at the bar to sweeten it up. She was rude and irritated with us. She gave us a splash of syrup )and no more) and that did nothing to help. Left with a stomach ache. Beware!

Food is average at best. Small portions. Drinks are over priced and not well made. View is the…read moreonly reason to come.

Great location for military families operated by Hanscom AFB MWR. Campground sites, rental…read morecottages, picnic tables and gazebos, hiking trails, and hazardous cliffs.

First off, this is a recreation site for military personnel, current and retired. They rent a…read morevariety of housing options: parking sites for RV's, as well as tent sites, for which they have public facilities (which are closed during the pandemic for safety reasons). They also have a laundromat on site. There are a few studio efficiencies, no stoves in these but there are decks on both the front and back, so you can catch the sun rise over the ocean, and sunset over the river. Charcoal grills are available in the yard; you provide the charcoal and maybe some aluminum foil for the grill. There are several two bedroom houses and a few 3 bedrooms. The houses have full kitchens. We usually bring plenty of food: prepared if we are staying in an efficiency so we can heat them up in the microwave. The kitchens have a table large enough for the number of guests each house sleeps. The living room has sofa's, comfy chair, end tables, coffee table and TV. In the summer there are fans. In the winter there is a gas fireplace. Most everything you would need in the kitchen is provided: plates, cups, flatware, coffee maker, toaster, pans, spatula for cooking, mixing bowl, cutting board, etc. It's often mismatched, but it's all there. Sometimes there are a couple of wine glasses too. I usually bring a few items of my own, like my coffee cup, just because I prefer my own, as well as storage items like aluminum foil or plastic storage bags and paper towels. If I haven't pre-prepped food I plan to cook, I'll bring my own chef's knife as those are not provided. Basically anything I want to be sure of, I bring. They provide dish towels, sponge and dish soap. The bathroom has soap and toilet paper. The office provides sheets and towels. The guests are required to clean before leaving: sweep floors, vacuum carpets, wash dishes and put them away, strip the beds. The staff will clean the restrooms and leave new linens for the next guests. Towels can be delivered daily if needed. Just call the office. The cliff face is eroding and some of the RV parking spots have fallen into the ocean as has the roadway, which once made a loop along the cliff, creating two dead-end streets. The beach on the river side is stones that have been placed there to help reduce erosion. If you walk toward the river on the left side of this beach (it's a 'cove beach'), the area becomes more sandy. If you continue around to the left, you can walk along the river and marshlands. There are picnic tables 'here and there' provided by 4th cliff. We sometimes bring our coffee down here in the early mornings. Additionally, you can walk along the beach, around the end of the cliff, to the ocean side of the property. Once you get past the cliff face, the beach is sandy, although there may be a number of rocks in the water. Because of the rockiness of the beach areas in general, do bring your water shoes to save your toes. This ocean facing beach is used by homeowners along Central Ave. and there is plenty of space for everyone. At low tide, you can wander around the rocky areas and find all kinds of sea creatures in among the stones. The recreation area includes a small shop in the office building for things you may have forgotten and souvenirs, however, during the pandemic, the office is not open to guests. If you are military, this is a pleasant spot for a vacation along the water. Located in the little village of Humarock, within Scituate, there is a small restaurant where Central Ave meets Marshfield Ave. You can grab a morning coffee, breakfast or lunch here. A small 'beach shop' to get the floats, souvenirs and other things you may want is locate across the street on the other side of the intersection (think diagonally). Access to the public beach is here, however parking is not abundant, so maybe bring your bikes and take the ride down if you'd like to use this beach access. There is an Irish pub just a little further along on Marshfield Ave and a larger restaurant on the other side of the bridge where Marshfield Ave turns into Sea Street. (Check their policy during Covid - they may be 'take out' only) There is a convenience store/liquor store in this area. A grocery store is on Rt 139 at the intersection of Furnace St. And if those restaurants are not enough for you, drive into Scituate for one of the many food options they have available. We also make it a point to stop for a walk at one of the many Audubon or conservation areas nearby. There is a lighthouse in Scituate, and a marina on the North River where you can stop for a beverage and light meal while sitting outdoors on the river if that appeal to you. Plenty to keep you busy.

If you are looking for a place to go canoing this is the place. The owner is really laid back…read more $30 gets you a canoe (PFD/ paddle. etc) for the day and you can go as long as you want.

This is a truly amazing establishment. They welcome everyone in town without a vetting process like…read moresome other marinas in the area... The Sailing Club has amazing programs for young and old. There's a great community here and it's fun to watch it grow. In the off season you can even rent it out.

Sue and I had a quiet, early evening dinner in the dining room. The tide was high so all of the…read moreboats in Scituate Harbor were in clear sight. The sunset cast warm tones on the Cedar Point lighthouse. The food was as equally stunning to the scene outside the new, oversized windows. Sue had herb-crusted cod and I had the Asian salmon. Both fish were fresh and sizable portions...and perfectly prepared and plated. I'll be honest. I have not eaten at SHYC in two years, having been turned off by small portions, big price, and frankly, poorly prepared food. Tonight was stunning. As we left the dining room we debated who of our friends we would invite next time. Well done!

Great Food. Did a great job accommodating an allergy one of my guests had. Service is excellent…read more Food quality and quantity is top notch. Food made to order so a little slower than you think but well worth it!

My family had an amazing time with Captain Don and his first mate. They were so kind and patient…read morewith the kids. My son got nervous with the rough water and Captain Don quickly calmed him and let him help drive the boat. We could not have asked for a better experience. Lots of fish caught, great company, and laughs!!! Thank you!!!

I can't say enough great things about our experience fishing with Captain Don and his First Mate,…read moreMike but would like to share why booking a trip with Labrador Fishing Charters was so fantastic for myself and my 10 year old son. The guys were great with my son and made us both feel welcome. They're both great with kids! I booked 3 hours (more than enough time) and we departed from Scituate at 4pm. In no time, he caught 2 big bluefish, and we ended up with 6. He also had a fun time hauling in lobster pots and driving the boat. We took two lobsters home for dinner, along with some fish. The ride back was awesome as well. I told him, "this is the type of day you'll always remember". I know I will, and that this is going to be something we do for years with Labrador. Thanks, Doug and Mike!

There are no guarantees with fishing, but these guys are about as close as it comes. Growing up in…read moreSan Diego, I've been fishing for tuna most of my life but never have I had a captain and crew as knowledgeable as these guys. They will get you on fish, and if you hook-up, they are experts at helping you fight and successfully land it. Brian got us hooked and helped us land 600lb Bluefin "monsta!" It was a trip maker and life-time memory. Five plus stars!!! (As an aside, I don't know where these negative reviews are coming from...these guys are among the best in the business. We'll be coming back for sure.)

I called mbg to book a trip and Wendy answer the phone she gave us the runaround for three days…read moretrying to get a charter for a 10 hour trip saying that it's going to cost $1100 total all together But the night before finally booking us she calls back and says her captain had to go to the hospital and but taking us out with someone else who is great, called Enoch sport fishing. Which was the worst charter boat I ever been on in my life. First windy said it's going to be a 38 foot brand new boat when we got there it was a 27 foot piece of garbage that looked like it was on the water for 60 years. Only had two chairs for four people no room for noting didn't catch anything and the price changed when we got there they wanted $1300 plus a $250 tip Wendy was very deceitful and a straight up liar