Nickerson Beach
42.301904, -71.013131
Dorchester Street
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 376-1253
Norfolk County
Nickerson Beach
Nickerson Beach is located off Dorchester Street in Quincy, Massachusetts. This small calm rocky beach is limited as it’s not the ideal beach for lying out, games, and catching sun. The beach itself is almost non-existent during high-tide; low-tide the beach offers minimal space, is muddy, and dune grass surrounds most of the beach area with the exception of a small rocky water entrance. The real benefit of Nickerson Beach is the view of Boston.
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Hours Of OperationDawn to dusk |
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ParkingLimited and free along Dorchester Street; please pay attention to the signs posted. |
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Life Guard ScheduleN/A |
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CampfiresNot allowed |
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FoodPrimarily a carry in/carry out location, with food vendors available within 5 minutes driving. |
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LodgingMotels/hotels and rentals are within 5-10 minutes driving. |
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PetsDogs are not allowed on the beach from May through September and must be leashed at all other times. |
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Picnic AreaN/A |
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PlaygroundN/A |
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Public TransportationPlease see the link below for times and modes of public transportation. |
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Restrooms / ShowersN/A |
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Surfing/Kayaking/Paddle BoardingNickerson Beach is a great area for paddle boarding and kayaking due to the calm water. |
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Tide Information |
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Walking TrailsA small trail system starts at Nickerson Beach and Moon Island Road, and travels through to the Chapel Rocks area. |
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Water QualityWater quality is monitored from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For more information please call (617) 626-1250. The accepted standard is 104 CFU/100mL in a single day or an average of 35 CFU/100mL over five days. The link below is the test results from 2007 to the current year. Nickerson Beach Water Quality |
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Water Temperaturehttp://ma.usharbors.com/harbor-guide/weymouth-fore-river/weather |
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