Best of Boston

Best Beach, North

Crane Beach

Ipswich
Seven miles of white sand edged with rolling dunes make this our favorite spot to plop down a beach chair, catch some rays, and read [...] read more»
2003 Best Beach, North

Good Harbor

Gloucester
The only bad thing about Good Harbor is the small parking lot—which, if you're lucky enough to snag a spot, isn't such a bad thing. [...] read more»
2002 Best Beach, North

Revere Beach Reservation

Revere
Born from the civic altruism that also created the Emerald Necklace, Revere Beach was the first public beach in America, and thanks to a centennial [...] read more»
2001 Best Beach, North

Crane Beach

Ipswich
Four miles of white sand, more than 200 species of birds, and awesome striper fishing in the flats. And, if you have a boat, you [...] read more»