Tudor Beach
Nahant, MA
Tudor Beach is one of Nahant's five town beaches, a small stretch of sand on the harbor side of the peninsula. There is no designated lot, so most people walk over from the Nahant Wharf, where parking is minimal. It stays quiet compared with the bigger beaches on the ocean side.
A quiet harbor side beach that locals use, though the lack of parking limits visitors.
How we score beachesPark at the Nahant Wharf if space allows and walk over. Nahant beaches are closed to dogs from May through September.
There is no designated parking for Tudor Beach. The Nahant Wharf has minimal parking a short walk away.
The beach is reached on foot from the wharf area, 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 calm. Winter walks are quiet with a leashed dog.
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