Adams Shore and Hough's Neck Beaches

Edgewater Beach PhotoBack Beach
Back Beach at the base of Town River Bay is a neighborhood beach on Delano Avenue and Utica Street. It is excellent for long distance swimming. There is no parking within the beach area and no jet skis or motor boats are allowed. There are bus routes within walking distance of the beach.

 

 

Rhoda Beach
Rhoda Beach is a small neighborhood beach located in the Hough’s Neck area of the City. It has two small beachfront areas, each 50 yards apart.  There is no parking within the beach area.

 

Heron Beach
Heron Beach, or Front Beach is located in Adams Shore. It is a long and narrow beach area with 75-100 yards of beachfront. It offers swimming with a playground nearby. There is limited on street parking. The M.B.T.A. has a bus route to the beach

 

Edgewater Drive Beach
Edgewater Drive Beach is a long and narrow beach, with 150-200 yards of beachfront, is located on Edgewater Drive in Hough's Neck facing East of Quincy Bay from Bell Street to 173 Edgewater Drive. The beach is adjacent to Raccoon Island. Edgewater Drive Beach offers residents amenities such as swimming, park benches and picnic tables.