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So, sitting in Cape Cod traffic isnt your thing? Good news. There are some great beaches around Boston you can get to without even having to set foot in a car. Paul Revere never had to pay for parking, so why should you? (Theres your tie-in to the title.) Thats why we came up with the list of best beaches accessible by MBTA.

Singing Beach in Manchester-By-The-Sea (credit: singingbeach.com)

119 Beach Street Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944 Line: Rockport Stop: Manchester Distance To Beach: 0.5 miles Cost: $8.75 for a one way ticket. $5 beach walk on fee.

Non-resident parking can be almost impossible to come by at Singing Beach. When you set foot on the soft white sands, youll understand why. The sands do actually sing (learn about it here). The beach is immaculate, the views are breathtaking, and the amenities (changing rooms, restrooms, etc.) make life a little bit easier.

The North Shore cycling option: The MBTA runs a special bike train on weekends in the summer. Its a short ride (but a long walk) to a number of gorgeous beaches in Gloucester, Rockport, or Newburyport.

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Hull Shore Drive Hull, MA 02045 Line: Greenbush Line Stop: Nantasket Distance to beach: 2-3 miles

The South Shore is tough if you want to walk to the beach. Everything is about a couple miles away. So why not ride? Bikes are allowed on all commuter rail trains during off-peak hours. And the Greenbush Line has a special cycle train running on weekends. Nantasket is one of the South Shores most popular beaches. Its great for activities. Nantasket is close to mini golfing, a carousel, an arcade, ice cream places, restaurants, and plenty more. You can also lock up the bike, rent a kayak and do a little cross-training.

(Photo: Carson Beach) credit: Elizabeth Evans

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