Forty Steps Beach
Nahant, MA
Forty Steps Beach is a small Nahant town beach reached by a staircase down to the water. There is no parking at the beach itself. The nearest lot is at Canoe Beach and is for Nahant residents only, so most visitors come on foot from nearby streets.
A scenic cove reached by a staircase that locals love, but stairs and no parking make it hard for visitors.
How we score beachesCome on foot, since the nearby lot at Canoe Beach is resident only. Forty Steps is a known dive site, so watch for dive flags.
There is no parking at Forty Steps Beach. A small lot at Canoe Beach is open to Nahant residents only.
Access is by stairs, so it is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.
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 clear and calm. Winter storms make the stairs slick.
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