Castle Island & Harbor Walk - Boston’s Golden Hour Paradise 🌅🏃♀️

When Seaport skyscrapers need a sunset rival, this 4-mile coastal loop delivers mirror-flat harbors, kite-surfing daredevils, and a lobster roll shack that almost justifies the 20K walk. ✨ Why Locals Love It ✨ • Sullivan’s Lobster Rolls: Buttery buns = mandatory halfway treat 🦞 • Rainbow tanks: National Grid’s accidental public art 🎨 • Plane spotting: Logan arrivals glide over your head ✈️ 🌊 Route Highlights: • Castle Island loop: 3K paved perfection (stroller-friendly!) 👶 • M Street Beach: Sand for impromptu naps 🏖️ • UMass boardwalk: Science kids pretending to jog 🧑🔬 📸 Golden Hour Magic: 1. Skyline reflections: Harbor as liquid glass 📱 2. Kite surfers: Neon sails vs. pink clouds 🪁 3. Fort Independence: Colonial backdrop for selfies 🏰 ⚠️ Pro Tips: • Parking: Free at Castle Island (arrive by 6PM in summer) 🅿️ • Windy days: Bring a jacket + kite-surf envy 🌬️ • Avoid: High tide splashes on the jetty path 💦 🍽️ Fuel Stops: • Sullivan’s: Crinkle-cut fries worth the calories 🍟 • Joe’s Waterfront: Clam chowder with skyline views 🥣 #CastleIsland #BostonHarbor #SunsetWalks #SeaportViews #LobsterRolls #CityTrails #NoCarNeeded #KiteSurfing #LoganPlanes #FreeParking