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Five miles (8 km) of coastline with gentle waves and rolling dunes. (see Ipswich).
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An uncrowded South Shore jewel with soft white sands.
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Home of the “L Street Brownies,” famous for their Jan 1 plunge at this South Shore landmark.
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Hardly a match for its Left Coast namesake, but popular for swimming as well as tennis and basketball courts.
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Memorial Drive is a magnet for joggers and rollerbladers. On summer Sundays, the road closes to vehicular traffic and becomes the city’s best people-watching spot.
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Corralled by bustling, commercial Tremont Street, stately Beacon Street, and genteel Charles Street, Boston Common lies at the confluence of three disparate worlds. Whatever the season, a stroll through the common yields a veritable cross section of the city’s residents. (see Boston Common & Public Garden).
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The first hot day of summer sparks a massive northbound migration via the MBTA blue line to the popular Revere Beach (see Revere Beach). Salsa music blares from passing cars on Ocean Avenue, soccer players stake out their pitches, and sun worshippers jostle for space at the shore break.
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Enclosed by a man-made causeway; there are no waves, but clean sand, water, and facilities.
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An old-fashioned boardwalk, lively crowds, and great Boston views. (see Revere Beach).
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Summer in Somerville is epitomized by one thing: baseball at the playground. On most weeknights, you can watch youngsters take their swings.
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