Carson Beach, Boston

Name: Carson Beach
Address: William J Day Blvd., Boston, 02127, United States

#367 among attractions in Boston

Beach, Piers and boardwalks

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Facts and practical information

Carson Beach is a public beach in South Boston, Massachusetts. It has also been known as L Street Beach. It is maintained by the state's Department of Conservation and Recreation. The beach is a part of a three-mile segment of parks along the South Boston shoreline. The closest subway stop is the JFK/UMass station on the Red Line, approximately a half-mile away. In the mid-1990s, the beach's water quality was deemed unsafe due to sewage matter and other biological debris, and the beach had to be shut down. As of 2019, the water is usually approved for swimming. Additionally, the bathhouse was recently renovated. ()

Coordinates: 42°19'30"N, 71°2'53"W

Address

William J Day Blvd.South Boston (Columbus Park - Andrew Square)Boston 02127 United States

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Carson Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Cathedral of St. George Historic District, South Bay Shopping Center.

0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, Boston
24 min walk • The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, nestled in the heart of Boston, is a beacon for those seeking a deeper understanding of the American legislative process. This innovative museum is dedicated to educating the public about the role of the...
0.9 miSE
Political-history exhibits and artifacts
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston
25 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum stands as a tribute to the 35th President of the United States, situated in the city of Boston. This museum serves not only as a repository of historical artifacts related to Kennedy's presidency but also as an...
0.7 miN
Church
Cathedral of St. George Historic District, Boston
19 min walk • The Cathedral of St. George Historic District encompasses a historic church complex at 517-523-525 East Broadway in South Boston, Massachusetts. The church building was designed by Boston architect Samuel J. F. Thayer and was built in 1872 to house a Unitarian congregation.
0.8 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
South Bay Shopping Center, Boston
20 min walk • South Bay is a shopping center in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is located off I-93, US 1, Route 3, near the transition from the Southeast Expressway to the Central Artery traveling through Downtown Boston.
0.8 miSW
Square
Edward Everett Square, Boston
20 min walk • Edward Everett Square, in Dorchester, Boston, is the intersection of Columbia Road, Massachusetts Avenue, East Cottage Street and Boston Street, that was named in 1894 after a former Governor of Massachusetts, Edward Everett, who was born near there.
~1350 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bayside Expo Center, Boston
7 min walk • Bayside Expo Center was a convention center located in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Originally opened as a shopping mall called Bayside Mall in the 1960s, the mall later failed and the convention center opened in its place. In 2010, it was purchased by the University of Massachusetts Boston after the building went into foreclosure.
0.7 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
James Blake House, Boston
19 min walk • The James Blake House is the oldest surviving house in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The house was built in 1661 and the date was confirmed by dendrochronology in 2007. It is located at 735 Columbia Road, in Edward Everett Square, and just a block from Massachusetts Avenue.
0.6 miN
Church
Saint Augustine Chapel and Cemetery, Boston
17 min walk • Saint Augustine Chapel and Cemetery is a historic church on Dorchester Street between West Sixth and Tudor Streets in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
~1700 ftN
Park
Old Harbor Reservation Parkways, Boston
9 min walk • The Old Harbor Reservation Parkways are three historic roads in the Old Harbor area of Boston. They are part of the Boston parkway system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. They include all of William J.
1.4 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Neighbourhood
SoWa, Boston
37 min walk • The SoWa Art & Design District in the South End of Boston, USA, is a community of artist studios, contemporary art galleries, boutiques, design showrooms and restaurants. Once an area of neglected warehouses, the SoWa Art & Design District has experienced a dramatic rebirth.
1.1 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Strand Theatre, Boston
29 min walk • Strand Theatre is a restored vaudeville house located in Uphams Corner in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. It is owned by the City of Boston and managed by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Carson Beach?

Nearby attractions include Old Harbor Reservation Parkways, Boston (9 min walk), Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, Boston (13 min walk), Dorchester Heights, Boston (14 min walk), Dorchester, Boston (15 min walk).

How to get to Carson Beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carson Beach:

Train

JFK/UMass (10 min walk)
Newmarket (24 min walk)

Metro

JFK/UMass • Lines: Red (10 min walk)
Andrew • Lines: Red (15 min walk)

Bus

Dorchester Avenue @ Edison Green (16 min walk)
E Broadway @ G St • Lines: 9 (20 min walk)