Nahant Beach
7.6Locals Score / 10#6 of 7 Beaches in Boston
free
Known forAtlantic beachbarrier beachwilder surfNorth Shore adjacent
Nahant Beach is a beautiful barrier beach connecting the small peninsula town of Nahant to Lynn, offering open Atlantic surf and a wilder feel than the calmer harbor beaches closer to Boston. The beach is wide and sandy with strong waves that attract bodyboarders and casual surfers. Getting there requires a car or a bus connection, and parking fills up fast on summer weekends.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.6/10- Value9.5
- Iconic5.5
- Excellence8.0
- Crowd level7.0
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility6.0
Nearby in Ask Boston
- Revere BeachBeach3.9 km · 49 min walk
- Kelly's Roast Beef (Revere Beach)Restaurant5.58 km · 70 min walk
- Constitution BeachBeach8.63 km · 108 min walk
- Peabody Essex MuseumMuseum9.65 km · 121 min walk
- Santarpio's PizzaRestaurant11.08 km · 139 min walk
Where to stay near Nahant Beach
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