M Street Beach — Attraction in Boston

M Street Beach offers iconic views of the harbor and a short escape from the city grind, but its reputation precedes it—and not always in ways that suit families or EV drivers. With limited shade, no public restrooms, and zero EV charging stations, it’s clear the infrastructure hasn’t caught up to Boston’s climate and accessibility goals.

Weekends here often resemble a scene from a college tailgate: large speaker setups, open containers, and a young, rowdy crowd make for a high-energy atmosphere that’s great if you’re in party mode, but less so if you're looking for a quiet place to walk with kids or relax with a book.

🚗 Key Drawbacks: No EV chargers in sight—not even nearby lots. For a city pushing green mobility, that’s a major miss.

No facilities: no bathrooms, limited parking, and no clear signage or amenities.

Not family-friendly: noise levels, public drinking, and congestion make it tough for parents or older visitors.

Bottom line: If you're young, local, and arriving by bike or rideshare, it might be your scene. But for residents seeking clean, inclusive, accessible city beaches, M Street needs...

Great destination for your bike ride. Roads calm enough for fast road biking but sidewalks are also wide enough to accommodate some slow rolling. Little in the way of facilities along the shore, so pack a picnic if you're planning on having lunch. No one really swims here but you can enjoy the sand, the sun, the breeze, the view... A nice...

This is a premier spot for collecting a lot of green and brown seaglass. But you have to be careful because there is also still a fair amount of pre-seaglass aka regular, sharp edged glass. If you find some of the regular glass, please throw it into the ocean and let the waves do...