Boston’s South Shore is home to some of best beaches in Massachusetts. Wherever you buy a home on the South Shore, you won’t be far from the Atlantic coast. The beaches highlighted on this page are listed in order from north to south. Check each link for information about residential parking stickers and nonresident day passes.
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Sandy Beach, Cohasset
Generations of families have enjoyed the white sand at Sandy Beach since its development in 1917. Set aside for the use of Cohasset residents, this private barrier beach is owned and managed by the Sandy Beach Association. The Town of Cohasset owns the beach parking lot. Summer lifeguards are on duty through Labor Day.
Minot Beach, Scituate
One of five public beaches operated by the Town of Scituate, Minot Beach has a sandy beach with views of Minot Light and Massachusetts Bay. Lifeguards staff Minot Beach from late June through Labor Day. A Scituate beach sticker is required for four parking spots at The Glades, 26 parking spots at the lot on Bailey's Causeway East, and 75 parking spots at the lot on Bailey's Causeway West.
Humarock Beach, Scituate
Three miles long, Humarock Beach features stretches of sand and stretches of rock. This barrier beach lies between the Atlantic Ocean and South River. Legally part of Scituate, Humarock Beach is accessible only from Ferry Street of Route 3A in North Marshfield.
Rexhame Beach, Marshfield
Part of the same barrier island where Humarock Beach is located, Rexhame Beach offers white sand, seasonal lifeguards, and a snack bar. Facilities include restrooms, concessions and parking a short walk away.
Brant Rock Beach, Marshfield
This public beach with seasonal lifeguards is known for its jetty, scenic rocky outcropping, white sand beach, and esplanade along Ocean Street. |  Green Harbor Beach, Marshfield
Long and wide with white sand, Green Harbor Beach is accessible at the end of Beach Street in Marshfield. Lifeguards are on staff during the summer.
Duxbury Beach Park, Duxbury
A wooden causeway leads to the oceanfront of this six-mile-long beach. Duxbury Beach is generally rocky with white sand along the water’s edge. Drive across the causeway to access a paved parking lot where Duxbury residents can park for free with a beach sticker. Non-Duxbury residents pay $20 to park. There is a small parking lot at the start of the causeway bridge where you can park for free and then walk across the bridge.
Gray’s Beach Park, Kingston
Gray’s Beach Park is maintained by the Town of Kingston and features a sandy beach, a grassy area, picnic pavilion, a boardwalk, playground, plus a tennis court and a basketball court. A Town of Kingston parking sticker is required to park at Gray’s Beach.
Plymouth Long Beach, Plymouth
Three miles long, this barrier beach is open late May through Labor Day. Parking is available in the Day Parking Area, the Fishermen's Turnaround, the Landing Parking Lot, and designated parking areas along Ryder Way.
Scusset Beach State Reservation, Sagamore
Scusset Beach State Reservation features 1.5 miles of oceanfront for walking, sunning, and swimming. This state property also has a nature center, seasonal lifeguards, and a campground with 98 RV sites with hookups and five tent sites.
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