In a quiet Cape Ann town 32 miles north of Boston, this beach gets its name from the musical squeaking sound its gold-color sand makes when you step on it. The beach is popular with both locals and out-of-towners in summer. It's also worth a visit in fall, when the crowds have gone home and you'll have the splendid shores all to yourself. There's a snack bar at the beach, but it's worth taking...
Soft, pale sand that squeaks when you walk attracts a devout following of sun-worshippers:
In Short
Manchester-by-the-Sea doesn't make it easy for non-residents to visit Singing Beach. There's just a small parking lot--a half mile from the beach--that charges $10-$15 per day...