Although New England boasts a diverse coastline with dozens of beaches to choose from in the summer, the North Shore of Massachusetts offers some particularly scenic and quaint beaches in the vicinity of Boston.
Singing Beach, in Manchester-by-Sea, is a small beach about 45 minutes away from Boston. The beach takes its name from the type of sand that covers the beach, which also comes from the song of the sand. This type of sand is rare and makes a hissing sound when stepped on, if you listen carefully when the beach is deserted. You will also feel the consistency of this sand a little differently. So, at first glance, it looks like a regular sandy beach, don’t worry, there won’t be any surprises!
The best time to go to Cantus Beach is early morning or late afternoon, when the beach is not so crowded. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in rest tend to be the most crowded locals and tourists flock to this beach. The beach has grown in popularity over the last five years visitors spread the word but most of the songs on the beach fans I’ve been there for years. In the hot summer sun expect a crowded beach but rest assured that the beach is always clean and well manicured. Singing Beach also attracts a lot of families with small children because the water is almost always very calm. It is also clear from the interaction of people around the beach that they continue to be popular with the locals: families meet each other and children. play together like adults socialize and catch up.
If beaches and small children aren’t your thing, consider enjoying the natural beauty singing beach during the week or off season. . The beach, though small, has a moon and is decorated with large rocks and trees It makes beautiful walks, especially at sunset or early in the morning. You will often see locals exercising on the beach or enjoying family gatherings and socializing in the late afternoon.
If you are an avid swimmer, you need to know that the water the water at Cantus beach tends to be very cold. On the hottest day, the water temperature can hit 63F, but it usually stays in the upper 50s or low 60s. The temperature of the water in is set every day outside the bath, whose features change in the stalls and baths for men and women. Lifeguards are on duty along the beach during the summer.
There is usually a $5 entrance fee per person to Canto Beach. There is an option to buy a pass if there are frequent beachgoers. This does not include parking and you must pay whether you enter on foot, by bike or by car.
How to go to the Beach Song:
There are two ways to get to Cantus Beach: you can either drive or take a shuttle bus. Both options will probably involve a bit of a walk to the beach (about 10-15 minutes from the town center) so it’s best to pack light and bring just the basic necessities. Small suggested on the beach for nutrients and food. There are also many food options in the city. When we visit, we usually stop by the grocery in Plata Beach on the way to the beach to choose bread, deli food and fruit of the day.
If you plan to travel by public transportation, you will need to take the Rockport Commuter Rail Line. You can see the schedule, closures and other information by going to: www.mbta.com
Some obstacles will allow runners to sail – it’s a good idea to check the schedule in advance to find out which obstacles can do this. When you arrive at the Manchester-by-the-Sea stop, turn left onto Beach Square (from the town centre). You have to walk five hundred miles. Beach Street ends at the beach.
If you are driving, you will need to take exit 16 off of Route 128. If you are coming from Boston, take Route 95 North and make sure to stay on Route 128 North when the split occurs. After you exit, take a left and you will be on Route 127. After about 2 minutes, you will enter the town center. Left in the morning you enter the street lined with shops and continue along the railway tracks. Crosby Market on your left and on your right, and on your right beach parking. This is probably your best bet if you can’t get a free parking spot across the street.
There is a lot of parking right on the beach but it requires parking here on the beach permit that is only available to residents. Remember the Beach Song is especially for the residents. In the off-season, from October to April, the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea frees up about 20 spots on the beach for non-residents. After June 16, non-residents may park in the Song Beach parking lot if spaces are available Monday through Thursday for a $25 parking fee. Be sure to park in designated areas only. The local police often tickets and this applies both to places in the city and on the beach to park.
According to the Singing Beach website, the rules and regulations of Singing Beach are as follows:
1. No alcoholic beverages allowed on the beach.
2. Ball players at the far right of the beach in the recreation area marked only.
3. The game area is used for discretionary lifeguards.
4. Garbage on rafts, wind surfaces, kayaks, artificial rafts, surfboards, etc. are forbidden
5. No dogs are allowed on the beach from May 1 to September 30.
6. Guards have jurisdiction over the beach and the swimming area.
7. Climbing and climbing rocks and swimming on the island are strictly prohibited.
8. Boats must swim 100 feet outside the designated area.
9. No nudity is allowed.
10.We allow open fires. Grill fires are only allowed by the fire department.
11. No littering. All rubbish must be placed in rubbish bins.
Source: http://www.manchester.ma.us/Pages/ManchesterMA_Recreation/singingbeach
