South Boston

L and M Street Beaches

L and M Street Beaches are adjacent to each other along Day Boulevard in South Boston and link the beach at Pleasure Bay with Carson Beach, providing one of the longest stretches of uninterrupted beach in the Boston area. These popular local beaches provide some of the best family-friendly amenities on the waterfront, including opportunity for sand-castle building, picknicking, and swimming. The HarborWalk is also a great destination for jogging, walking, roller-blading, and biking. The L and M Street Beaches are located near the L Street Bathhouse that offers gyms, showers, basketball and handball courts, and other amenities for a small membership fee. As part of the Back to the Beaches Program, new sand complements recently added lighting, benches, shade shelters, and seawall construction at M Street Beach.

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Getting There:

  • Public Parking: Limited parking is available
  • Bus:
    Take MBTA Route 5, 7, 9, 10, or 11.

Things to Do:

  • Go boating
  • Ride a bicycle
  • Walk the dog
  • Go fishing
  • Learn about history
  • Play with the kids
  • Enjoy nature
  • Have a picnic
  • Go for a run
  • Take a school group
  • Go for a swim
  • Bask in the sun
  • Take in the view
  • See the working port in action
  • Enjoy arts and culture
  • Audio Tour

What You Will Find:

  • Art & Sculpture
  • Binoculars
  • Drinking water
  • Exhibit / interpretive signage
  • Fishing pier
  • Food service
  • Lighting
  • Marina facilities
  • Monument or public art
  • Playground
  • Playing fields
  • Public telephone
  • Restrooms
  • Seating
  • Shelter

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