Canoe Beach
Nahant, MA
Canoe Beach is a small Nahant town beach at the end of Swallow Cave Road, a favorite among local divers. A tiny lot serves the beach and requires a Nahant resident parking sticker. It is a sheltered little spot in the cove.
A well loved local dive and swim cove, but resident sticker parking is a hurdle for visitors.
How we score beachesNon-residents should plan to walk in, since the lot needs a sticker. Divers use this cove, so watch for dive flags.
A small lot is designated for Canoe Beach and requires a Nahant resident parking sticker.
The beach is a short walk from the lot, ending in sand.
Dogs are not permitted on Nahant beaches from May 1 through September 30, and must be leashed from October 1 through April 30.
Summer mornings are best. Divers are out through early fall.
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