Nantasket Beach Reservation
Visitor Guide
About a mile of Atlantic beach in Hull, run by the state. Here's what parking costs, when lifeguards are on duty, and what to know before you go.
What Is Nantasket Beach Reservation?
Nantasket Beach Reservation is a state-run ocean beach in Hull, MA, with about a mile of Atlantic shoreline. It's open dawn to dusk, and parking costs $15 for Massachusetts plates or $40 for out-of-state plates from May 23 through September 7.
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) runs it as a popular summer escape from Boston. Beyond the swimming, there are summer concerts and public dance lessons. At high tide the south end of the beach is often covered in cobblestones; the north end has fewer stones and easier access.
Nantasket Beach at a Glance
Parking at Nantasket Beach
DCR charges a daily parking fee from May 23 through September 7: $15 for cars with Massachusetts plates and $40 for everyone else. Your license plate, not your address, decides which rate you pay.
- Some locations take cash and/or credit cards.
- You can also pay by phone with the YODEL app.
- A Massachusetts state parks parking pass covers the fee.
Payment details and passes are on our Parking guide.
What to Do at Nantasket Beach
A swimming beach, with summer concerts and public dance lessons.
Swimming
Swim along about a mile of Atlantic beach. Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day to early September, weekends only until June 18.
Lifeguard Season →Summer Concerts & Dancing
In summer, DCR hosts concerts and public dance lessons at the reservation.
Biking
DCR lists biking among the reservation's activities.
Beach Facilities
There's a bathhouse, a pavilion, restrooms, a playground, volleyball and athletic fields.
Plan Your Visit →How to Get to Nantasket Beach
By car, or by public transit. DCR lists the reservation as transit friendly.
By Car
Set your map to 212 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045. Parking is paid in season; see the parking guide for rates and how to pay.
By Public Transit
DCR marks Nantasket as transit friendly. Plan the trip with theMBTA trip planner.
Park Contact
DCR's Nantasket Beach Reservation, 212 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045. Phone (781) 925-1777. Official notices are on theDCR page.
Rules to Know at Nantasket Beach
- No dogs from April to mid-September.
- Lifeguards are on duty Memorial Day to early September (weekends only until June 18).
- The reservation is open dawn to dusk.
The full list is on our Rules & Regulations page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is parking at Nantasket Beach?
From May 23 through September 7, DCR charges $15 a day for cars with Massachusetts plates and $40 for out-of-state plates. Some locations take cash or cards, and you can pay with the YODEL app. See our Parking guide.
What are the Nantasket Beach hours?
Dawn to dusk. Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day to early September (weekends only until June 18).
Are dogs allowed on Nantasket Beach?
Not in season. DCR does not allow dogs from April to mid-September.
When are lifeguards on duty at Nantasket Beach?
From Memorial Day to early September. Until June 18 they work weekends only.
Where is Nantasket Beach?
At 212 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045. DCR's park phone is (781) 925-1777.
Is Nantasket Beach wheelchair accessible?
Yes. DCR lists accessible restrooms and an accessible playground, a seasonal beach mat at the Cook Comfort Station, and beach wheelchairs at the Mary Jeanette Murray bathhouse in season. The north end of the beach has fewer cobblestones and easier access.