There’s nothing like wading into a glittering expanse of turquoise water to make you feel like you’re worlds away from the everyday. While Massachusetts may be lacking in pink sand beaches and palm trees, there are definitely a few beaches offering waters so blue that you might think you’ve wandered into a Caribbean travel brochure.
Brant Rock Beach in Marshfield is popular swimming spot among South Shore locals, but isn’t well-known outside the area. A combination of clean water and the gentle slope of the sand into the sea produces remarkable blue water at this charming seaside destination. If you’re looking for a picture-perfect day at the beach, Brant Rock Beach is worth your time.
Flickr/Daniel Johnson Brant Rock Beach is fully open to the public, and is a popular place for skim boarding and surfing. Gliding through the sparkling water at this spot is a special pleasure, especially considering how many ocean beaches in the state offer wild, dark waters.
Flickr/Diana During the summer, Brant Rock Beach draws a strong crowd. Your best bet for enjoying this beach without too much company is to head to the strand early in the day. If you love people watching and mingling, this is a great spot to meet a few locals or just watch the world go by.
Flickr/Diana The shallow areas of the water can get quite warm in the height of summer, but temperature drops pretty dramatically the farther out you go. This makes it a good option for casual wading and long, open-water swims.
Flickr/Amie Fedora If you’d rather enjoy the water from a distance, this beach has extremely soft sand that is perfect for sunbathing. Walking out along the stone jetty will take you far into the churning, blue waters.
Flickr/Diana Perching on the stone jetty can offer a great view of the water, but swimmers may be shooed away by lifeguards during the summer. The water near the jetty can be especially treacherous, so paddlers should be wary of the current in this area.
Flickr/Diana Parking is available near the sea wall. You should bring between $10 and $15 to cover parking fees, and be aware that this parking area is heavily monitored. Restrooms and food options are just a quick jaunt from the sand.
Nearby Sunrise Beach, Ocean Bluff Beach, Rebar Beach, Blackman’s Point and Bluefish Cove are also great local beach options. However, the crystal-clear, vibrantly blue water at Brant Rock Beach is unmatched in the area.
Flickr/Daniel Johnson
Brant Rock Beach is fully open to the public, and is a popular place for skim boarding and surfing. Gliding through the sparkling water at this spot is a special pleasure, especially considering how many ocean beaches in the state offer wild, dark waters.
Flickr/Diana
During the summer, Brant Rock Beach draws a strong crowd. Your best bet for enjoying this beach without too much company is to head to the strand early in the day. If you love people watching and mingling, this is a great spot to meet a few locals or just watch the world go by.
The shallow areas of the water can get quite warm in the height of summer, but temperature drops pretty dramatically the farther out you go. This makes it a good option for casual wading and long, open-water swims.
Flickr/Amie Fedora
If you’d rather enjoy the water from a distance, this beach has extremely soft sand that is perfect for sunbathing. Walking out along the stone jetty will take you far into the churning, blue waters.
Perching on the stone jetty can offer a great view of the water, but swimmers may be shooed away by lifeguards during the summer. The water near the jetty can be especially treacherous, so paddlers should be wary of the current in this area.
Parking is available near the sea wall. You should bring between $10 and $15 to cover parking fees, and be aware that this parking area is heavily monitored. Restrooms and food options are just a quick jaunt from the sand.
Have you ever been to Brant Rock Beach? Have any other suggestions for great, blue-water swimming spots in Massachusetts?
For more beautiful places to take a dip, check out these 14 swimming holes with incredibly clear and pristine water.
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