Revere Beach
The three-mile, crescent-shaped Revere Beach is America’s oldest public beach, dating back to 1896. It was designed by Charles Eliot, a Cambridge native and protégée of Frederick Law Olmsted.
The roller coasters and carousels might be attractions of the past at Revere Beach, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of action on this stretch of sand that lies five miles north of Boston.
Pavilions with a Victorian flair, food vendors, and a heavy beat from the radios of passing cars all contribute to the ambience of what is known as the first public beach in America. This two-mile crescent is an ideal swimming beach, with gentle waves curling into shore. Views in the distance of lighthouses and passing boats add depth to the horizon.
This is a place where people are likely to spend the entire day because it has athletic fields, a bandstand, restrooms, and seasonal lifeguards. Revere Beach is also home to the flagship Revere Beach International Sand-Sculpting Festival (ISSF), which draws thousands to the area to view amazing sand sculptures from sculptors around the world. This free and family-friendly beach festival also brings along with it live entertainment, fireworks and food vendors.
- Getting there: Take the Blue Line to Wonderland.
- Google rating: 4.5/5.0
- Address: Blue Line Revere Beach Revere, MA 02151
