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1. Martha's Vineyard - Joseph Sylvia State Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Madaket Beach, Nantucket ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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3. Martha's Vineyard - Aquinnah Public Beach

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4. Chatham Lighthouse Beach

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5. Coast Guard Beach

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6. Craigville Beach, Centerville

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7. Crane Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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8. Horseneck Beach State Reservation

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9. Marconi Beach, Cape Cod

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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10. Mayflower Beach

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11. Mayo Beach, Wellfleet

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12. Menemsha Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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13. Revere Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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14. Singing Beach

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15. Spectacle Island Beach

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16. Herring Cove Beach

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17. Race Point Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. Wellfleet Beaches

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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19. Long Point Beach

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20. North Truro - High Head Beach

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Massachusetts' long coast includes a number of spectacular beaches that range from the wide sandy flats of Cape Cod Bay to the magnificent bluffs of Martha's Vineyard.
  • There are perfect swimming beaches protected from the huge waves, and others that are a thrill for surfers.
  • There are beaches with miles of tide pools to explore, beaches surrounded by massive ancient dunes, and others lined with restaurants and bars, perfect for partying.
  • Most beaches are wide and covered with soft, white packed sand, and on a warm weekend or on holidays all of them get covered with sun worshipers and families enjoying a day by the water.

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