Along the eastern edge of Massachusetts, touching the Atlantic Ocean sits the quiet town of Cohasset. Settled in 1670 and incorporated in 1770, Cohasset is a town of the old and new. The Captain John Wilson House Museum is a local attraction that has been preserved since 1810. The friendly population of 7261 residents welcomes visitors to the Cohasset Harbor and Cohasset Historical Society. Located only 15 minutes from Boston, visitors and residents have their fill of many beaches in between.
Sandy Beach is located off Atlantic Avenue, almost at the center point of town. This small less populated local beach has a high family atmosphere. The beach offers swimming, walking, lounging, picnicking and boating activities. Sandy Beach is lined with beachfront houses and has inviting waters along with clean sand. For dining less than a mile away, visitors and residents can stop by the Silver Spoon Café or 5 South Main. Overnight guests can book a room at the Cohasset Harbor Inn.
Only a hop and skip away from Sandy Beach sits lesser known Crescent Beach. Because of its location, this beach does not have a lot of visitors outside of the local residents. The Cohasset tidal rip provides whitewater during certain parts of the summer. On a clear day, beachgoers can look over and see the Pleasant Beach Heliport in Cohasset. After a day at the beach, visitors can stop by the Mattapoisett Historical Society less than a mile away. For dining less than three minutes away visitors can enjoy cuisine at Turk's Seafood Market & Sushi or Nest Diner. Lodging accommodations within a five mile radius include Kinsal Inn, Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel and Spa or the Cohasset Harbor Inn.
Located off Nantasket Avenue, Nantasket Beach sits less than 10 minutes away from Cohasset. It has 26 acres along a third of a mile of oceanfront. Nantasket offers swimming, biking, walking and campgrounds. During the summer, beachgoers can listen to the Hull bands play. For eateries in the area, visitors can take a stroll down to Schooners, La Dalat Restaurant or Raffael's Restaurant. Visitors looking to stay a few days have plenty of choices within a one mile radius, including Nantasket Beach Inn, Coastal Cottage Inn, Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel & Spa or the Shoreline Motel.
Sitting off Atlantic Avenue on the seaside of Hull sits Gunrock Beach. It's a small beach with rock breakwaters. This beach is toddler safe with rocks set up so children cannot wander off. On any occasion, visitors can see striped bass swimming along. There is also a dive site where divers can see huge tautog, flounder or lobsters. For places to eat and lodge try Jake's Sea Food, the Shoreline Motel or Coastal Cottage Inn. After a day of playing at the beach or before going to the beach, visitors can stop by the nearby Hull Lifesaving Museum.
