Beaches

Best Public Beaches On The South Shore And Cape Cod

Whether you are taking a day trip or looking to do some beach camping, these South Shore and Cape Cod beaches will give you just what you need.

CBS Boston–2013/06/08

Cape Residents Ponder Future Of Sand-Starved Beaches

Cape Cod is looking forward to a busy summer with an improving economy and more people willing to travel.

2013/05/30

Carson Beach. (Photo credit: Elizabeth Evans)

Some DCR Beaches And Pools To Open Friday

As the weather heats up, lifeguards will start manning area beaches and pools Friday.

2013/05/30

Southie beaches ranked high on the list. (Credit:WBZ NewsRadio's Kim Tunnicliffe)

Report Card Grades Mass. Beaches As Season Starts

A clean harbor advocacy group is giving strong grades to most Boston Harbor beaches in its second annual report card, but it’s also highlighting some problems.

2013/05/26

Two If By T: Best MBTA-Accessible Beaches Around Boston

So, sitting in Cape Cod traffic isn’t your thing? Good news. There are some great beaches around Boston you can get to without even having to set foot in a car. Paul Revere never had […]

CBS Boston–2012/07/25

Artesani Wading Pool, Brighton (Credit: DCR)

Mass. State-Run Beaches & Wading Pools

In anticipation of this week’s high temperatures, a number of state-run beaches and wading pools will be opening a few days early.

CBS Boston–2012/06/19

List Of DCR-Run Ocean & Saltwater Beaches In Mass.

Is there anything better than the ocean breeze on a hot and humid day? Those who answered “no” will want to read on. Here is a list of all of the DCR-run saltwater beaches in Massachusetts.

CBS Boston–2012/06/01

Guide To Beating The Heat

With temperatures expected to climb well into the 90s over the next two days around Boston, officials are warning people to take precautions. Here is a guide of heat-related resources.

CBS Boston–2011/07/21