Nantasket Beach, Public beach in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
The three-mile stretch of sand extends along Massachusetts Bay, featuring smooth gray sand and waters suitable for swimming at designated areas.
Native Americans of the Wampanoag tribe named this location Nantasket, meaning where tides meet, before English settlers arrived in the early 1600s.
The former Paragon Park, operating from 1905 to 1984, established this beach as a major entertainment destination for Massachusetts residents seeking summer recreation.
The beach provides parking facilities for vehicles at different rates based on residency status, with Massachusetts plates paying $15 and out-of-state plates $40.
During low tide, the beach expands several hundred yards, creating natural pools that attract shorebirds and provide spaces for tide pool exploration.
Location: Plymouth County
GPS coordinates: 42.27030,-70.85470
Latest update: May 10, 2025 15:44
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