Dig your toes into Boston Harbor's largest beach during your upcoming New England car rentals vacation with a visit to Wollaston Beach in Quincy, Massachusetts. This picturesque beach is located along Quincy Shore Drive and is situated in the Quincy Bay area of Boston Harbor. Stretching for more than 2.3 miles, Wollaston Beach features a myriad of exciting amenities, attractions, and recreational facilities. There's no better place to be than at Wollaston Beach, especially during the dog day's of summer.

An environmental success story

Wollaston Beach hasn't always been the perfect vacation destination for travelers in New England car rentals. In fact, Wollaston Beach was recorded as one of the most polluted areas in the United States back in the 1980's due to a waste-disposal system that discharged more than 100 tons of waste directly into the bay DAILY! The city of Quincy successfully sued the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for violating the Clean Water Act in 1982, which lead to a massive cleanup effort along the shore. Since then, the city of Quincy has been recognizes as a leader in environmental awareness. Travelers in New England car rentals can now safely enjoy the waters of Wollaston Beach as the bay has been tested and certified as safe to swim in.

Friends of Wollaston Beach

Maintaining Wollaston Beach isn't an easy job. Luckily, travelers in New England car rentals can trust that the beach is well taken care of, thanks to the Friends of Wollaston Beach organization. The FWB is an organization dedicated to promoting public use of Wollaston Beach, preserving and protecting the area's fragile ecosystems, and addressing the any quality of life issues related to the beach. Many of the events held at Wollaston Beach are organized by the FWB, as are many of the cleanup programs and fundraisers. Travelers in New England can learn more about the Friends of Wollaston Beach online at www.wollastonbeach.org.

Get out and enjoy the sunshine

Wollaston Beach is a popular place for travelers in New England car rentals to hang out and enjoy a lazy summer afternoon. Open year round, dawn until dusk, Wollaston Beach is a great place to jog, walk, and birdwatch. There's even a paved bicycle path that's perfect for rollerblading and skateboarding on. Travelers in New England car rentals will discover plenty of great recreational opportunities at either end of the beach as well. To the south of the beach, travelers in New England car rentals will discover Caddy Park. This unique location features 15 acres of fields and marsh, as well as a play area, lookout tower and picnic facilities. Moswetuset Hummock, a national historic site, is situated at the northern end of the beach. This site, which was once a summer campsite for Native Americans during the 1600s, now features a short loop trial which offers beautiful views of Quincy Bay and the Squantum Marsh.

Stop in and visit Tony

If you're planning on visiting Wollaston Beach during your upcoming New England car rentals vacation, don't forget to stop in an visit Tony at Tony's Clam Shop. Tony's Clam Shop has been a thriving business along Wollaston Beach since 1964. Family owned for more than 45 years, Tony's provides hungry travelers with fast, affordable, and delicious oceanfront cuisine. From the famous fried clams to traditional fish and chips, there's something for everyone at Tony's. All of Tony's menu items are cooked to order and Tony insists on using only the freshest ingredients and 100% cholesterol-free canola oil. For more information on the Wollaston Beach landmark, visit www.tonysclamshop.com. You can also contact Tony's by calling 617-773-5090. Tony's is open from 11am to 10pm. Travelers in New England car rentals will find the restaurant at 861 Quincy Shore Drive.

Enjoy a day at the beach during your upcoming New England car rentals vacation. Head to Wollaston Beach with your travel crew!