A 1.3-mile stretch of state-run sand on Massachusetts Bay, backed by a paved boardwalk with the historic Paragon Carousel and a run of fried-clam shanties. The south end fills with cobblestones as the tide drops, so people who want smooth sand and easier water access tend to head for the north end near the Cook Comfort Station.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot MA residents $15/day; non-MA residents $40/day (seasonal, roughly May 23-Sep 7)
Free until May 23Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Season
Open year-round, dawn to dusk; not gated seasonally
Entry fee
None to enter; parking fee only, mid-May-Labor Day
Accessibility
Accessible playground and restrooms; beach mat at Cook Comfort Station (seasonal); beach wheelchairs available at MJM bathhouse (seasonal); large cobblestones at south end limit wheelchair water access, north end easier
Lifeguard
DCR lifeguards on duty Memorial Day through early September; weekends only through mid-June (around the 18th), then daily for the rest of the season
Off duty · back Memorial DayDogs
No dogs allowed Apr-mid Sep; must be leashed rest of year
Banned now · back mid SepSurf
Allowed year-round, off-season only
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostMA residents $15/day; non-MA residents $40/day (seasonal, roughly May 23-Sep 7)StickerMA state parks annual parking pass or lifetime senior pass accepted
Nantasket Ave / Hull Shore Drive DCR lots
Nantasket Ave / Hull Shore Drive DCR lots
CostMA residents $15/day; non-MA residents $40/day (seasonal, roughly May 23-Sep 7)
HRA lots (Triangle Lot, main lot, Phipps St lot)
CostFree to Hull residents with a valid town parking sticker; not part of the DCR fee system, used as overflow for the…
Access points along this beach
David Cook Comfort Station / north-end entrance
Main north-end entrance and parking off Nantasket Ave/Hull Shore Dr
Mary Jeanette Murray Bath House / south-end entrance
South-end entrance near the bathhouse and Paragon Carousel
Nantasket (DCR - DUPR) sampling point
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
David Cook Comfort Station; Mary Jeanette Murray Bath House / Waiting Room
Drinking water
Drinking fountains at the reservation · seasonal
Mary Jeanette Murray Bath House / David Cook Comfort Station
seasonal
Picnic area
Picnic tables at Jack Phillips Park near the Bernie King Pavilion
Bernie King Pavilion / shade structures
Concessions
Private food vendors along the boardwalk (SandBar Hull, Quick Pick Food Shop, fried-clam shanties); not DCR-operated
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Nantasket Beach in Hull open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Where do I park if the lot is full?
The DCR lots along Nantasket Ave and Hull Shore Drive are the only fee lots; on summer weekends they fill by mid-morning and DCR does not designate overflow parking, so arrive early or use the MBTA boat/bus to Nantasket.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Beach wheelchairs and a beach mat are available seasonally at the Cook Comfort Station and MJM bathhouse; the north end of the sand is flatter and easier to cross than the cobblestones at the south end.
Does an annual state parks pass cover parking here?
Yes. The Massachusetts State Parks annual parking pass costs $60 for MA residents (a $10 lifetime pass is available for residents 62 and older) and covers parking for the calendar year at every fee DCR lot statewide, including this one.
Are there restrooms at Nantasket 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 Nantasket Beach?
Swim only when lifeguards are on duty; rip currents possible. No alcohol; no glass; no fires.
Can you swim at Nantasket Beach?
Yes. Nantasket Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Nantasket Beach?
No dogs allowed Apr-mid Sep; must be leashed rest of year
Is there an entry fee at Nantasket Beach?
None to enter; parking fee only, mid-May-Labor Day