A famous summer trip from Boston is Nantasket Beach. Nantasket Beach is a sea shore in the town of Hull, Massachusetts. It is essential for the Nantasket Beach Reservation, administered by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation. The shore has fine, light dim sand and is probably the busiest beaches in Greater Boston. At low tide, there are areas of wave pools. A 45-minute drive from downtown Boston, Nantasket Beach has hotter water than most nearby beaches. Kids love the lagoons that structure at low tide. A 1.5 mile promenade makes for incredible people-watching. The sea shore is situated in Hull on the peninsula, and its Wampanoag Indian name reflects the sandy shores "where tides meet" area. The mile of Atlantic shore is fixed with pale dark sand and at low tide has many tide pools. Kids of all ages love to spend time investigating and searching for sea creatures in the shallow waters. You'll discover athletic fields, volleyball courts, a jungle gym, and restrooms here. Summer concerts and public dance lessons make for incredible early evening activities.