Beachmont, Massachusetts

Corner of Bennington Street and Winthrop Avenue

Beachmont is a relatively insular community within Revere, Massachusetts and is referred to as the Capital of the city by locals. This Boston area neighborhood is diverse with some charming turn-of-the-century homes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. East Boston and Winthrop border Beachmont on the South.

Attractions

Beachmont Corner has several convenience and package stores, various local fast food restaurants, an Italian bakery, a Spanish foods store and a Halal market. Along the Atlantic, Rocky Beach and Short Beach attract residents looking to escape the summer heat. The Belle Isle Marsh Reservation is adjacent to the Beachmont School and runs to Short Beach. Guided walks show off the local wildlife of Boston's last remaining salt marsh. The Beachmont Yacht Club docks boats on the marsh's main creek. Across the MBTA's Blue Line, Suffolk Downs straddles East Boston and Beachmont.

Transit

Beachmont has convenient access to just about all major modes of transportation. Most homes are within walking distance of the MBTA's Blue Line (12 minute access to downtown Boston). Logan Airport is a 10 minute car or subway ride away. Routes 1 and 1A are both within a 5 minute drive. The beach is right around the corner.

Beachmont Station on the MBTA's Blue Line connects Beachmont to Boston, Massachusetts on the inbound track and Revere Beach on the outbound track. The T also runs the 119 bus through the neighborhood and the other parts of Revere.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Beachmont, Massachusetts.

• Official Web Site of The Commonwealth
• Official Web Site of Revere, Massachusetts
• Beachmont Neighborhood Association
• Friends of Belle Isle Marsh
• MBTA

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Coordinates: 42°23′45″N 70°59′13″W / 42.39583°N 70.98694°W / 42.39583; -70.98694