Singing Beach, Public beach in Manchester-by-the-Sea, United States.
The half-mile crescent beach stretches between Pickwith Point and Eagle Head, featuring clean waters and soft sand along the Atlantic Ocean coast.
The area transformed from a fishing village established in 1629 to a summer retreat for wealthy families from Boston, New York, and Chicago in the 1800s.
Henry David Thoreau visited the beach in 1859 and compared the sound of walking on its sand to the noise of waxing a table.
The beach facilities operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with a bathhouse containing restrooms, showers, and a concession stand for visitors.
The sand produces distinct sounds when walked upon due to specific grain composition including quartz, zircon, and feldspar minerals.
Location: Essex County
GPS coordinates: 42.56667,-70.76111
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:48
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