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South Boston Beaches: Pleasure
Bay Beach & Castle Island
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A new
picnic area along the
boardwalk at Pleasure Bay |
Pleasure Bay is one of the most
popular and well-utilized swimming and sunning beaches in the City.
Beachgoers will enjoy sinking their toes into the new sand at Pleasure
Bay. Foot showers and water fountains are located on-site. Because the bay
is fully enclosed by the man-made Head Island Causeway, water and sediment
quality are consistently high. The causeway located behind the beach
provides a great walk way for strolling around Pleasure Bay. Owned and
operated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Castle Island, adjacent to
Pleasure Bay, offers a wide range of recreational opportunities such as
sailing, shaded picnic areas, and tot lots, as well as spectacular views
of Boston Harbor. Fascinating tours of the restored Fort Independence
conducted by the Castle Island Association focus on the rich history of
one of Boston's earliest military installations. Sullivan's take-out stand
is a fixture on the South Boston waterfront, attracting many beach goers.
Public restrooms are available.
Access: Castle Island has
a large parking lot, which fills up quickly on sunny summer days. The area
is also accessible via public transportation. Take the MBTA's City Point
buses #9 or #11 to any P Street stop, which depart from the MBTA Red
Line's Broadway Station. Then walk the short distance to the beach.
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