Beaches that may suit you to a T

June 19, 2005|Globe Correspondent

(Page 6 of 6)

Race Point Beach is wide open, stretching out from some of the highest dunes. One has to navigate the shifting sands for the long climb. Like Herring Cove, Race Point has the basics: simple bathhouse and rest rooms. The Old Harbor Life-Saving Station Museum sits on a high point overlooking the wide Atlantic.

With limited food choices at the beach, one could stop by Townsend Lobster & Seafood Market on Fisherman's Wharf (parallel to MacMillan) for lobster rolls, chowder, and other prepared seafood to eat in or carry out. The market also has a ''Lobster Bake to Go" for $19.95.

How to get there: Regular and high-speed ferries from Boston: Bay State Cruises leaves from World Trade Center, Northern Avenue (617-748-1428, www.boston-ptown.com; round-trip regular $29, seniors $23, children free, bicycle $10; round-trip high-speed $59, seniors $53, children $48, bicycle $10); Boston Harbor Cruises leaves from Long Wharf (617-227-4321, www.bostonharborcruises.com; high-speed adults $59, seniors $54, children $49, bicycle $10); Plymouth & Brockton bus from Boston and other points (508-746-0378, www.p-b.com; $47 round trip from Boston). Boats and buses arrive at MacMillan Wharf. From here, take The Shuttle to Herring Cove Beach (through Oct. 16) and Race Point (through Sept. 18). Adults $1 each way, seniors 50 cents, children free. Beach admission $3.

Jan Shepherd is a freelance writer in Boston.