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“The walk from the commuter rail (Manchester Stop) to the beach is picturesque, and takes about ten minutes.” in 29 reviews
“Boston lacks a good selection of "real" beaches close by but Singing Beach is by far the exception.” in 19 reviews
“Update: I found out there is some parking for non-residents at Masconomo Park, which is about a half mile away from the beach.” in 7 reviews
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- Zach S.Winchester, MA1752May 8, 2022
Can't park you're car along the ring, but they're is a parking lot next to the public restrooms(I think that is what that structures is-hadn't visited it)
Beach is beautiful!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Nov 11, 2022
It's a pretty beach but wow, $10 to walk on? That seems like a lot.
There is no parking and they don't even allow drop offs in the loop. That's weird. But if you park down the street, you can walk and there is a secret path that you can skip the walk-on charge. Or don't, if you're not sneaky.
I managed to luck out and snag a parking spot on the street when someone departed but there didn't appear to be any other parking close enough. I was lucky. You might also get lucky.
[Review 18586 overall - 1168 in Massachusetts - 2108 of 2022.]Helpful 9Thanks 0Love this 11Oh no 0 - Julie T.Everett, MA012Sep 30, 2023
Beautiful beach and locals seem to take good care of it. I do hate the fact that you have to pay $10.00/ person to enjoy it... in addition to not being allowed to park in the lot next to the beach. ( even on a day when there's an empty parking garage) I feel bad for the kids who sit all day under the sun to just guard this empty space.
Anyway- aside from all the complicated systems that humans create, this is an absolutely beautiful beach. I didn't really pay attention to the fact that the sand is supposed to "sing " as you walk on it but I'll try to next time ...Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Sep 1, 2022
Great location and nice beach
The only issue is the non-resident parking. The town website states the lot next to the entrance is for everyone, but if it's a nice day the town closes it to be resident only despite it only being half full... so you have to park a half mile up the road at the park or shopping plaza.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Apr 25, 2022
I love this beach. It's a residential beach but anyone is welcome to come visit. I believe there might be a fee if you come during the day but I'm not quite sure. When I came it was on a holiday and that was free. Recently, when I visited, we came around 7 pm when it was closed and we were able to park nearby and walk to the beach. It's so beautiful and peaceful here and the sunset was lovely. They have some benches that you can sit on by the grass. Supposedly it's called singing beach since I think the sand makes sound when the water passes by it. I was never quite sure but I could kind of see what people meant. Nevertheless, it's a beautiful beach that I enjoyed visiting. It's also along the scenic highway that extends along the coast :) definitely come here for a peaceful or fun time too.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jolene N.San Jose, CA022Apr 10, 2023
Nice clean beach with a lot of dogs running around off leash. Though, not sure how anyone can say the sand sings as you walk on it.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Tracey C.Lawrence, MA0414Jun 10, 2019
Idk about you but the pictures of the reviews on here was what drawn me to go to this beach.
$25 parking a mile away from non residents and it's a $7 entrance fee per person. Talk about a scam
Let's just say it's a residential beach for a reason, and they make sure it stays that way.
There's absolutely no parking for non-residents beach goers. The parking is about a mile away from the beach, heading back into the center of the town. The boys scouts charge $25 for parking at the train station. Which is absolutely ridiculous, considering we all head to the beach with many bags and things to bring with us and unload. It's impossible to do that here. My brother in law had to drop us girls off, we took what we can and left the rest for the guys to bring on their way back. Luckily a kind woman gave them a ride back to the beach, even she knew how far of a walk it was.
I was really hoping for the beach to be as beautiful as the pictures I saw on the reviews here but it wasn't. I'll give it that it was a really clean beach and the sand was way finer and smoother then the beach up at Hampton. The water was somewhat clear enough to see through. And it was also really cold, but decent enough to acclimate and be able to ride the waves. Which is pretty awesome to be able to do up in Massachusetts at the beginning of June.
The beach was busy but not packed compared to what I'm used to. It makes sense why only residents go there. To be honest I probably won't ever go again. It's just too much money spent for such a hassle just to have a decent beach day. I prefer to go to Good Harbor Beach or Half Moon Beach.Helpful 6Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Karen 2.Houston, TX15419841745Mar 11, 2022
to the people not from around here: it's called SINGING beach because when you frisk your feet when walking, the sand sings! the sand is grainy and makes a zipper-like noise if you walk across it and drag your feet fast enough.
the prettiest sunsets are here!! also there is a back trail you should check out that runs parallel to the beach!
the parking is usually a force for the summer season tho..Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Alexander P.Groton, MA02Dec 11, 2021
Best spot to get it on perfect at night time when no ones around perfect place to get it kinky with special someone if you know what I'm talking about
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