Get ready to have some fun in the sun when you travel with your Plymouth car rentals. The beaches in Plymouth have a lot to offer to its visitors whether you are looking to relax in the sun or try out some waves.

The Plymouth beach favorite, Plymouth Long Beach

Plymouth Long Beach, also known was “The Point” is definitely a required stop if you’re in search of a great beach location when traveling with Plymouth car rentals. Located south of Plymouth Center, the Plymouth Long Beach has a motel, a restaurant and a small beachside community that makes this location a local hotspot.

This area is also well known for its barrier beach which protects the Plymouth Harbor. It is also an important breeding and nesting site for threatened and endangered shorebirds that include the Piper Plover and the Least, Arctic, Common and Roseate Terns. An important location during migration, the Massachusetts Audubon Society maintains and protects the barrier beach.

Make sure to check the weather before you head out to the Plymouth Long Beach with your Plymouth car rentals. Plymouth Long Beach has been known to have damaging high tides from storms coming from the north and northeast. On April 1st and 2nd, 1958 the residents of Plymouth witnessed waves that broke the concrete sea-wall near the public bathhouse and other minor damages in the surrounding area. When you head over to Plymouth Long Beach with your Plymouth car rentals be aware that there are parking fees. Weekday parking is $10 and $15 for weekends.

Escape the crowd at Scusset Beach

For one of Plymouth’s most quiet beaches, you should definitely check out Scusset Beach when you travel with your Plymouth car rentals. Some of the services Scusset Beach offers include restrooms, food, lifeguards, handicapped surf chairs, and handicapped accessible restrooms. Scusset Beach is also a great place for a relaxing walk. If you’re in the mood for some fishing, April and May is a great time to see the Herring Run or head over to the canal for a greater variety. To get to Scusset Beach, take Rt. 3 South to Sagamore Rotary, bear right and follow the road to the very end.

Scusset Beach is also a great place for year-round camping. With 98 sites for water and electric utilities, the campground is open to campers on a first come/first serve basis. To make reservations call 1 877 422 6761 or check out their official website.

Get ready for a party at Whitehorse Beach

Another option when traveling with your Plymouth car rentals is heading over to Whitehorse Beach by taking Rt. 3A south to Rocky Hill Road, take a left onto the road and go right to the end and take a left. If you get a chance, try to head out to Whitehorse Beach on July 3, where beachfront property owners host an informal Independence Day party. The party begins at 5:00 pm with the lighting of fireworks that will last throughout the night.

Activities galore at Dusbury Beach

Dusbury Beach is loaded with activities including horseback riding, kayaking and some great opportunities for bird watching. Migratory waterfowl, nesting birds, and clam beds are bountiful at Duxbury Beach. If you’re looking to take a dip in the waters, you may want to avoid Duxbury Beach during the non-summer months as the water can get pretty cold. If you’re looking for accommodations nearby when you’re traveling with your Plymouth car rentals the Best Western and Radisson are your closest options. You can get to Duxbury Beach by taking Rt. 3 North from Plymouth to exit 10 and taking a right off of the exit, and traveling straight for 6 miles.