Dorchester Shores Reservation (Malibu Beach)
About
Dorchester Shores Reservation, also known as Malibu Beach, is a public ocean beach in Massachusetts managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. It sits in the Dorchester section of the coast about 2.6 miles from Boston, making it an easy city escape to the shore. Summer is the natural season for a beach visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jamaica Plain run to highs around 85°F in July, with June and August close behind in the upper 70s to low 80s. For more time outdoors, Boston Boundless Trail Section 1 starts just 0.4 miles away, and Walking City Trail Section 2 lies about 2.5 miles off. Climbers can head to the Greater Boston climbing area, roughly 3 miles away, or to the Black Heritage Trail, about 3.6 miles from the beach.
Location
Dorchester Shores Reservation (Malibu Beach)
Massachusetts
Data: Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, Coast Guide Online. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–85°F and lows of 43–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Jamaica Plain, MA weather station, 3.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan37° high19° low
- Feb40° high21° low
- Mar47° high28° low
- Apr59° high38° low
- May69° high48° low
- Jun79° high58° low
- Jul85° high64° low
- Aug83° high63° low
- Sep75° high55° low
- Oct64° high43° low
- Nov53° high34° low
- Dec42° high26° low
Nearby
- Boston Boundless Trail Section 1Hiking0.4 mi
- Walking City Trail Section 2Hiking2.5 mi
- Greater BostonRock climbing3.1 mi
- Walking City Trail Section 1Hiking3.3 mi
- Nira RockRock climbing3.4 mi
- Black Heritage TrailHiking3.6 mi
- Hemlock Hill in the Arnold ArboretumRock climbing3.9 mi
- D Wall (aka D & E Faces)Rock climbing4.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
