I went as a kid and was expecting real Singing or at least extended sound that sounded like... read more
I went as a kid and was expecting real Singing or at least extended sound that sounded like... read more
After reading the reviews I’m not sure what we did different or wrong but we drove right up to the... read more
Residents of Manchester-by-the-Sea are very fortunate to have such a terrific public beach. Singing Beach is one of the most beautiful locations on the Boston's North Shore. The beach is easily accessible by road and comutter rail (Rockport line). Parking is available most times at the nearby public lot, free all days to residents, and for a fee to visitors with some restrictions. Check the town web site for details. Water temperatures during the summer months run fro the mid 60's to low 70's. There is an excellent concession stand serving light foods, snacks and drinks. The beach is free to all residents and available for a small fee to visitors.
We have been here several times and it is one of our favorite beaches near Boston (about a 40 min drive north from downtown).
It is true that there is resident parking only next to the beach. Parking is available next to the commuter rail station about 0.6 miles away for $25 per day. If you arrive super early, you might be lucky to get one of the few free parking spots at Masconomo Park. The long walk seems to keep a lot of people from coming, so that the beach is never too crowded. We usually use the drop-off spot next to the beach to drop off our stuff, so that only one of us has to walk the 0.6 miles.
The view on the beach is beautiful. There is also a little kiosk where you can buy sandwiches and soft drinks.
Gorgeous, sunny October Day with lots of dogs playing on the beach. Super friendly and helpful locals...no pay parking. What more could you ask for...a lovely couple of hours on a lovely beach in a beautiful Massachusetts town.
The slog for this town ought to be Stay Away - We're Xenophobic. We have never experienced such unfriendly and rude people.. We were visiting friends on cape ann from California and were amazed at how friendly people were UNTIL we reached Manchester by the Sea. What a pretentious load of garbage. We tried to ask directions and people were outright rude. We then tried to go to this beach only to be told that ONLY Residents could park.In CA beaches are open to all people and dogs. Not in this place. September - all the other towns open their beaches. What's up with these people!
Very clean and nice off the beaten track beach at the end of Beach Street in Manchester. Locals and out of towners who want to go to the beach come here as this is the closest to get to. Out of towners need to travel here by rail as there is no parking available. Lots of available eating and supermarket on the way to beach in case you need or forgot your sunscreen!
This is a lovely beach. I see so many reviewers complaining about the lack of parking, but that's what makes the beach so relatively uncrowded. You can take the commuter rail from North Station and it's a frankly gorgeous 10-minute walk past Manchester Harbor and up a slight incline to the beach itself. Or just pay the $25 to park in the lot next to the train station and take the same walk.
The sand is pristine and the water is clean and clear. Walk down the crescent towards the right and you'll find yourself with plenty of room to spread out a towel or put down a chair, with no blanket-to-blanket sprawl like you'd see at Wingaersheek. Behind you are a series of beautiful classic North Shore homes on large plots of land, adding to the quaint, peaceful vibe that this gem of a beach has to offer.
Every time I spend the day here I find myself marveling at just how beautiful and accessible Singing Beach is, especially for Boston dwellers like myself. If you want easy free parking and two steps to the beach, there is always Revere - which is itself a much nicer place than legend would have it.
But when I want the full North Shore beach experience, it's got to be Singing.