Straits Pond

Located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Straits Pond is a 94-acre coastal salt pond located in Cohasset (Plymouth County), Massachusetts. Boston is 20 miles northwest, and Plymouth is roughly 30 miles south.

The closest location for urgent care is the South Shore Hospital, 10 miles southwest in Weymouth, Massachusetts. The Boston Logan International Airport is 20 miles northwest, outside downtown Boston.

Life on Straits Pond

Straits Pond is a wonderful coastal getaway, offering plenty of activities on and off the water! Residents enjoy taking their kayaks or small boats out and exploring the nooks and crannies on the pond.

Before you head out, make sure you grab a rod and reel. Anglers can expect to catch alewife, blueback herring, white perch, Atlantic silverside, mummichog, and more!

What's Nearby?

The whole family will enjoy the Paragon Carousel, one of less than 100 four-wide carousels in the United States. It was once a part of Paragon Park, an amusement center that opened in 1905.

Take a trip down the road to Black Rock Beach, Crescent Beach, Gunrock Beach. You'll find rocky beaches that are perfect for relaxing on a sunny day, fishing, or swimming.

After a long day on the water or exploring the area, grab a bite to eat at nearby restaurants like Jake's Seafood Restaurant, Dalat Restaurant, Corner Stop Eatery.

Visit Boston

Boston is less than an hour's drive from Straits Pond! There are days of activities that visitors will enjoy in one of America's history hubs. Walk the Freedom Trail and get a sense of the coastal city’s revolutionary history.

While you’re there, check out Boston’s museums like the Museum of Fine Arts, The John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum and Library, and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Boston’s historic neighborhoods like North End and Little Italy offer breathtaking architecture and atmosphere.

There is no shortage of historic sites and monuments in Boston: Bunker Hill, Old North Church, and the Paul Revere House. All offer a glimpse into the lives that shaped American History.

Why Straits Pond?

If you're looking for the best of both worlds, a lake home that doubles as a beach home, then you've found the perfect match in Straits Pond!