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Wollaston Beach

Boston’s closest real beach: a Quincy Bay strand you can reach on the Red Line plus a short bus, with free roadside parking along Quincy Shore Drive.

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

About Wollaston Beach

Wollaston Beach is a free public beach in Quincy, Massachusetts. On-site you'll find restrooms, wheelchair accessible.

Parking at Wollaston Beach

Free street parking on Quincy Shore Dr; Red Line + bus. BeachMap shows Wollaston 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 82°F, and it's reliably beach weather June to September. Tap Wollaston Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.

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Wollaston Beach: FAQ

Is there parking at Wollaston Beach?
Free street parking on Quincy Shore Dr; Red Line + bus. BeachMap shows Wollaston Beach's real-time parking status (open, filling or full), reported by other beachgoers.
Is Wollaston Beach free?
Yes, Wollaston Beach is free to access.
What's at Wollaston Beach?
Wollaston Beach has restrooms, wheelchair accessible.

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