A short, roughly 300-foot pocket of white sand on the Harborwalk between Carson Beach and Pleasure Bay, unguarded and quieter than its bigger neighbors, popular with locals near the Farragut Road end for a quick swim rather than a full beach day.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), South Region
WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Farragut Road access point
Between Carson Beach and Pleasure Bay on the Harborwalk
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
None on this specific segment; nearest facilities at Carson Beach's McCormack Bath House
Not here
No drinking water
No facilities directly at this small segment
Worth knowing
- Pleasure Bay and City Point were rated among the cleanest public beaches around Boston Harbor by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is City Point Beach in Boston open today?
City Point Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Are there restrooms at City Point Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at City Point Beach?
No lifeguard on duty; swim at your own risk.
Can you swim at City Point Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for City Point Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Is there an entry fee at City Point Beach?
No, entry is free.