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Nantasket Beach

The South Shore’s marquee beach — a long crescent with a classic carousel and arcade strip, paid DCR lots, and a seasonal commuter ferry straight from Boston.

Hull, Massachusetts · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026

About Nantasket Beach

Nantasket Beach is a paid or ticketed public beach in Hull, Massachusetts. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.

Parking at Nantasket Beach

Paid DCR lots + metered; ferry from Boston. BeachMap shows Nantasket Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.

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Conditions & tides

In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 83°F, and it's reliably beach weather June to September. Tap Nantasket Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.

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Nantasket Beach: FAQ

Is there parking at Nantasket Beach?
Paid DCR lots + metered; ferry from Boston. BeachMap shows Nantasket Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Is Nantasket Beach free?
No — Nantasket Beach is ticketed or paid (Paid DCR lots + metered; ferry from Boston).
What's at Nantasket Beach?
Nantasket Beach has restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.

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