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Duxbury Beach Park
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11 reviews for Duxbury Beach Park
Not the hippie guy who can walk over hot coals, nor the chick that parades around in four inch stilettos everyday, nor a wee kiddie who runs barefoot over hot concrete all summer, no one has soles tough enough to walk these rocks. (Except maybe the Taiwanese who have parks with stone paths to stimulate reflexology but even then.)
And still this beach is glorious! With a level six mile span, you're sure to find a place to plop pleasantly on the oh-so-lovely sand, soft and multi-colored. It absorbs falls from those hazardous beach sports. Or if you're a klutz like me and trip over your own feet, well, you'll land swimmingly. There's also long stretches of both the hard packed wet variety, and the grainy. Perfect for paddleball, frisbee, etc.
Logistically easy. 45 minutes from Boston, $10 parking. Bring cash. Maybe eats as seafood isn't served until dinner time.
Annoyances include one sink for eight stalls, separate hot and cold food concessions so you have to wait in line twice, 50 degree water (which means a dip, no actual swimming for me) and greenheads (horseflies, f*ckers!).
Overall just a grand place to appreciate the halcyon days of sunshine and rolling waves.
My choice for beaches on the South Shore. Not only will the drive into the beach make you want to move to Duxbury, overall this place is easy to get to, clean (no trash or sea weed) and doesn't get too crowded. The only complaint I've heard is similar to other "yelpers" regarding the amount of rocks on the beach. Rocks don't bother me, so I'm still giving this place 5 stars!
Great beach ! Easy to park(15$ day parking) and get to. Pebbles are bit annoying but if you wear crocs and get a thicker spread, you will be fine. Loved it and looking forward to go again !
A lovely beach to spend the day with some fun loving SBSers.
However, I wouldn't go out of my way to come down mainly because of all the rocks on the beach. If I'm going to drive an hour I'd rather go someplace with nicer sand along the coast.
The beach is still rather nice and spacious. With plenty of room to set up several different games including volleyball, bocce, and a few others.
The concession stand was convenient esp. for those that don't like to pack lunch for the beach, but don't count on it being healthy for you. The boneless buffalo wings are loaded with buffalo sauce and can be quite messy to eat. The fries were much better than I had expected. However they can be inconsistent; meaning the guys I was with, they apparently got some really skinny dinky fries, while I got the bigger more potato-ey fries which they ended up digging into.
Also, don't forget your forks/knives - they charge you $1 for utensils. Not that I needed it, but just an FYI.
I'm actually quite surprised that the water wasn't as cold as I was expecting it to be. I'm a wimp when it comes to cold water.
On your way out, be sure to stop by their cold concession - they have ice cream and slushies (Ronnie Slush to be exact!).
What a gorgeous place! Having a very narrow point of reference when it comes to MA beaches, this one was probably my most favorite yet. The soft pebble and white sand beach is a never ending stretch of relaxation. Even when it's crowded, it's not impossible to find a good spot. The pebbles can be annoying to walk on, so I suggest bringing crocs or those water shoes as opposed to just flip flops. If you have a yoga mat, that might also be helpful to put underneath your towel. The water in New England is unnaturally cold, but if you have the balls you should jump in - it's invigorating. Depending on the tides, the water plateaus out about a quarter mile, and the surf is clear and full of hermit crabs, shells and pebbles of all shapes, colors and sizes. The bathrooms/food kiosk is adjacent to the main parking lot, and large enough to handle the crowd (except for the ONE sink). The town of Duxbury is quaint and house perusing is a must. I could do without the lifeguards announcing their birthdays and travel plans over the PA, though, and those SOB horseflies. Bring food, drinks, alcohol if you're brave enough, and good company...and stay the entire day :)
Woah, five stars!
I went to this beach on the recommendation of a friend and I was pleasantly surprised!
It only took 40 min from Newton to Duxbury and we were there on a hot humid Sunday morning. We arrived around 11am and there was still plenty of parking ($10) and plenty of beach space!
Yes, the beach has some rocks in it and I will warn you to get a spot up at the top of the beach area as when high tide comes in, people who parked lower will be moving up as the tide comes in.
It's a very long beach and by 1pm it was definitely crowded but we had our own little nook of sand surrounded by rocks, so no other people were near us!
The water is a bit cold but when it's 90 out, you don't mind quite so much!
My kids had a blast splashing in the water - it's great when the tide is out, you can go pretty far out and still only get water up to your knees!
We didn't eat anything from the snack bar - we brought our own food and drinks, but it's nice that they had it and the bathrooms too.
All in all, we would definitely go back!!!
As far as Massachusetts goes - this is a top beach. It is a good south shore destination. Other reviewers complained of rocks, well they didn't bother me. The water is beautiful, and the beach is pretty clean and relaxing - not too crowded. There is a secret parking lot, near the permit holders entrance, that is free - but you have to get there early b/c it is small, and then you have to do some walking. You have to walk over a beautiful bridge! If you get there around 9 or 10 you should probably be able to get a space. This is a great beach for swimming (calm water) and great for teaching others to swim. I'll be back!
Duxbury beach is one of my favorite beaches in the Boston area. Not too far of a drive and you don't have to stress about getting there early in order to get a parking spot. Less expensive parking fees as well. They have all of the necessary ammenities like snack bar, bathrooms, showers and changing areas. Yup, it's rustic, but I like that in a beach. It makes it feel unpretentious and calming to me. Yes, it can be rocky, but if you wear water sandals it is no problem. We've been there on scorching summer weekends and it is crowded, but not overwhelming. I found the water temp (in August) to be perfect (cool, but not cold). Duxbury beach? We love it!!
Duxbury beach is my favorite beach ever, probably because I spent my whole child/young adult-hood frequenting it in the summertime. It's often crowded down by the snack shack/public parking lot, but if you find a spot down near the bridge (there are places to park on that end, trust me) there is no one around and you can chill without a million people around you.
The water is icy, but that's to be expected-- it's super refreshing on a humid day. And you won't find powdery white sand here-- there are lots of rocks, but also lots of shells and pretty driftwood. The best thing about this beach is that it's out on a strip of sand away from any businesses, roads, or residential areas. To me it has this wonderful, calming, natural vibe. I get there as much as I can during the summer.
Ouch! Ouch!! Too many rocks on this otherwise 5 star beach! I went here today with some awesome people and we had a blast! Their snack bar is typical beach fare (the requisite hamburgers, hot dogs, tuna sandwich, grilled cheese, onion ring, fries, etc). My grilled cheese was delicious, the fries, well, they were reminiscent of the Waltham Public Schools cafeteria fries, so they were not good. The water is clean, almost pristine, I'd say. There is a lot of space for everyone, so come down and check it out. They have parking too. But, I'd recommend taking the Bustonian (see review)!
I was at Duxbury beach over the weekend and it was completely crowded. When you try and park you first go through the private duxbury parking lot for residents only. Then you have to go through this parking lot to the public lot. There were only a few spots left on the beach, (it was a beautiful day) and every spot was filled with rocks. I did not go to the water, but the waves were minimal. We got some snacks at the snack bar, the slush was awesome, but a little over-priced. There were also other options available like hot dogs, hamburgers, onion rings, fries, ice cream etc. It was all and all an ok day, but the beach is very rocky.
