Welcome to Scituate! Founded in 1636, Scituate offers 21 square-miles of coastline. Heaven for beach goers, birders and wave riders, Scituate was named after the Wampanoag word satuit, meaning “cold brook”. Established as a fishing and Irish mossing community, Scituate still prides itself on an active fishing industry which can be seen daily at the fish pier located in Scituate’s bustling harbor. Welcoming visitors year-round to its villages and beaches, Scituate is a friendly waterfront community and the perfect spot to reconnect with family and friends.
Ocean breezes, calming waves and endless walks along the sand, call visitors to Boston’s South Shore each year. The idyllic seaside town of Scituate has much to offer from dining and entertainment to picturesque beaches. Whether riding the surf, relaxing on the shore or hunting for sea glass treasures, Scituate’s beaches offer it all. We’ve broken down the best of the best, and all the insider info — just in time for your next vacation.
Sand Hills Beach
With scenic views of Massachusetts Bay, Sand Hills Beach is a neighborhood jewel where all of our Scituate Oceanside Rentals properties sit. This charming neighborhood beach is perfect for a stroll, a good book or a cocktail at sunset. With plenty of room to play and swim, Sand Hills Beach will please beachgoers young and old. Don’t miss a stop by at the Sand Hills General Store where you can stock up on beach supplies and treats for all. Known for its great coffee, hot breakfast and deli sandwiches, this neighborhood hangout also offers cool merchandise featuring its cool beach logo, worn by locals and those in the know. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for sea glass at this famous collecting spot and check out Sand Hills Beach at sunrise for a stunning view to inspire you for the rest of your day!
Lighthouse Beach
Just down the road to the south of our homes in Sand Hills, you’ll find charming Lighthouse Beach. Under the watchful eye of historic Scituate Light, Lighthouse Beach is an adorable shallow water beach that offers an opportunity to walk out into jetty protected waters at low tide. The lighthouse area also offers a nice walk along the jetty for those looking for a view of Scituate Lighthouse from the water. Built in 1810, Scituate Light is a private residence for the lightkeeper and his family, while the walkways and beach around the property are available daily. Tours dates of Scituate Light are offered on Historical Society Open House days and can be found at scituatehistoricalsociety.org. Lighthouse Beach is within walking distance of our rental properties, and a spot not to miss.
Museum Beach (Split Rock)
As you continue south of our fabulous properties, hugging Scituate Harbor, a short trip finds you at Museum Beach. A secret spot known mostly to locals, this shallow entry beach is perfect for paddle boarding and picturesque beach walks. Named for a collectibles museum that formerly stood on the spot, Museum Beach offers soft white sand and waters calmed by a protective jetty. This harbor beach also offers beautiful views of the Scituate Lighthouse and beyond. Ample beach and shoreline at low tide make for fun beach days for all ages. Walking distance from our properties and the beautiful neighborhood of Sand Hills, this beach is also known locally as Split Rock Beach because of the notable large rock in the water visible at both low and high tide, split by years of current. Don’t miss this local favorite for family pictures and wedding photos!
Peggotty Beach
Continuing south through downtown Scituate Harbor, Peggotty Beach is our next stop along Scituate’s coast. With views of the 2nd and 3rd cliff areas of Scituate, Peggotty sits between the two and is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. Walking distance from Scituate’s charming harbor village, home to many shops and restaurants, Peggotty beckons with its wavy waters. Be sure to listen for the bells of the ice cream truck that makes its rounds at this classic Scituate summer spot. Here you’ll see the stilt houses made famous on Boston Globe covers for their survival through many a storm. A great spot to watch fireworks for Scituate’s traditional July 3rd festivities, Peggotty beach also offers a chance to catch views of surfers in the early morning and evening hours. Portable facilities and a wheelchair accessible path make this beach convenient for all. Don’t miss a stop in at the South Shore’s famous T.K. O’Malley’s, just a short jaunt from Peggotty Beach. TK’s as it’s known to locals, features an outside patio overlooking Scituate Harbor and Scituate Light. Perfect for a beer or bite, set up here to watch the boats go by and enjoy a cool breeze.
Humarock Beach
Scituate’s most southern beach, you’ll need to pass through Marshfield to reach the area of Humarock. Once connected to Scituate by land, Humarock is now connected by bridges after a river rise due to the Portland Gale of 1898. A quaint waterfront community offering restaurants, shops and fun, its jewel is surely Humarock Beach. With beautiful sunset views over the marsh and the South River, Humarock Beach is a 3-mile-long sandy beach, with plenty of room to set up a group of chairs. Birders will be thrilled by peeks of egret and blue heron in the South River marsh. While in Humarock, don’t miss a stop in at The Voyage, a traditional Irish pub with live music, good food, and a cure for anything that ails ye.
Egypt Beach
If you follow the coastline north from our homes in Sand Hills, you’ll reach Egypt Beach. This beautiful smooth stone beach has sand aplenty at low tide and treasures to find at any time of day. Known as one of the best beaches to add treasures to your sea glass collection, you’ll find gems of white, green, blue – and even red – at this historic beach. Named in the late 1800s after the far away North African country due to its fertile land for corn, this residential-area beach is surrounded by streets like Cairo Circle and Pyramid Lane. Offering often calmer waves than the other, larger beaches, Egypt Beach has been a long-loved favorite of children and swimmers interested in enjoying the water without the chop.
Minot Beach
If you’re looking for a vast soft sand beach, continue north from Egypt Beach to Minot Beach. Adjacent to the scenic Minot neighborhood, Minot Beach has stunning views of Massachusetts Bay and historic Minot’s Ledge Light. Known locally as Minot Light, this lighthouse located offshore was originally built between 1847 and 1850 and rebuilt in 1860 after being lost to lightning strike in 1851. Famous for its 1-4-3 blinking sequence, Minot Light is called the I Love You Lighthouse by lighthouse enthusiasts due to the words’ same letter count. While visiting Scituate’s many shops, you’ll see the 1-4-3 design on gifts like hats, mugs and t-shirts alike. Famous Well Rock at the left-hand side of Minot Beach welcomes you and offers crabbing fun for all, while historic Glades End offers beautiful beach walks at low tide. Neighboring North Scituate village has adorable shops for gifts, eats and ice cream stops galore. Be sure to hit local favorite, Board 143 in North Scituate Village for gourmet cheeses, wines, gifts and candy to make your vacation even sweeter.
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With all that Scituate has to offer, be sure to plan your trip today! Let Scituate Oceanside Rentals make your beach dreams come true with our luxurious rental properties. Perfect for vacations, family reunions and weddings, our properties will be your home away from home to make memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
