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South Shore Outdoor Activities

South Shore Beaches
South Shore Green Spaces
South Shore Arts and Culture

Living on Boston’s South Shore puts you close to outdoor recreational activities you can enjoy all year long. Feel the sea breeze on your face as you kayak along the Atlantic coast, hike through a maritime forest, and tee off at scenic golf courses—the South Shore offers ample opportunities to live the outdoor life.

Looking for homes on the South Shore? Start your South Shore homes search here. Contact one of our agents to view listings.


A view of boats moored at Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth, MA

 

South Shore Boating

 

With so many towns near the ocean and a coastline with numerous protected harbors and bays, it’s no surprise that boating is one of the most popular outdoor activities on Boston’s South Shore.

Dockwa is a great online resource for finding and reserving dockage and moorings at Massachusetts marinas. You'll find listings and information for municipal docks, public marinas, private marinas, boatyards, and yacht clubs.

Another helpful resource to located South Shore boating access is the interactive map provided by the Mass.gov's Office of Fishing and Boating Access.

 

Local Tip: Prime time for boating season in Massachusetts takes place between Memorial Day weekend and the end of September.

 

A cross country ski trail bordered by evergreen trees

 

South Shore Cross Country Skiing

 

No need to drive north in the winter to enjoy cross country skiing under a crystalline blue sky. South Shore state parks and forests offer cross country skiing on trails that wind through forests and snow-covered meadows.

 

A fishing pole silhouetted against a sunset on the water

 

South Shore Fishing

 

The South Shore is studded with ponds and lakes that are stocked with trout. There’s also the Atlantic coastline with plenty of places to go fishing from the shoreline or on the water.

One of the best resources to find a place to fish on the South Shore is provided by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

Licenses are required for both freshwater and saltwater fishing in Massachusetts. Use these links to learn how to get fishing licenses and find places to fish on the South Shore.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A golf ball resting on a green on a golf course

 

South Shore Golfing

 

The Greater Boston area is a golfer’s paradise. That includes the South Shore, where golfers can choose from public and private courses for a perfect day on the fairways.

Public golf courses on the South Shore include Southers Marsh Golf Club in Plymouth, Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, the 70-year-old Ponkapoag Golf Course in Canton, and the South Shore Country Club in Hingham.

Private golf courses on the South Shore include some of the top courses in Massachusetts.

  • Boston Golf Club, Hingham. Designed by Gil Hanse, every hole is carefully contoured to match the natural flow of the terrain.
  • Old Sandwich Golf Club, Plymouth. Opened in 2004, this private club quickly became one of the Bay State’s premier private golf courses. Surrounded by deep woods, meadows, wetlands, and cranberry bogs.

 

Local Tip: Plymouth may well be the golf Mecca of the South Shore. America's Hometown boasts no fewer than nine golf courses, including private and municipal courses.

 

A hiking trail at World's End in Hingham, MA, shaded by trees on an autumn day

 

South Shore Hiking

 

Hikers and walkers can choose from a wide selection of conservation areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and beaches spread throughout Boston's South Shore. Four Mass Audubon properties to explore are:

  • North Hill Marsh Sanctuary, Duxbury A 90-acre pond surrounded by a thousand acres of green space features a 5-mile trail system that circles the pond and extends into Knapp Town Forest, which is owned by the Town of Duxbury.
  • Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield Three miles of trails and boardwalks crisscross meadows, woodlands, and wetlands at this 578-acre preserve.
  • North River Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield Two miles of trails includes a unversally-accessible loop. Trails wind through fields, salt marshes, and along the North River.
  • Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Plymouth A former cranberry farm, this 481-acre property features streams, ponds, woodlands, and three miles of trails.

 

The bow of a kayak on a waterway bordered by green trees

 

South Shore Kayaking

 

Kayaking can be as relaxed or active as you want it to be. You can paddle across a harbor or down a river at many places on the South Shore. Whether on freshwater or saltwater, you’ll enjoy scenic views and the sounds of nature.We’ve listed these kayaking spots by town.