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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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