Wollaston Beach is part of the Quincy Shore Reservation. The 2.3-mile beach, which is supervised by lifeguards in summer, is a family favorite. You can easily spend all day here. If you need a break from the beach, it’s definitely worth checking out Caddy Memorial Park and Moswetuset Hummock, also part of the reservation.

Caddy Park, on the southern end of the beach, has a play area, a lookout tower, picnic tables, and 15 acres of fields and marsh. Around the play area, large rocks engraved with interesting nature facts offer impromptu lessons. Kids can learn about estuaries, salt marshes, gray squirrels, and more. On the northern end, Moswetuset Hummock, a National Historic Site, is the former summer campsite of American Indians during the 1600s. A short loop trail here leads to the beach.

The Friends of Wollaston Beach (wollastonbeach.org) hold a number of events, such as kite-flying contests and ice cream socials. Visit their website for a schedule.

Remember: If you plan to stay on the beach, bring an umbrella and plenty of water.

Castle Island (Trip 6) is just minutes away and is a great place to watch planes taking off from and landing at Logan Airport.

Several clam shacks are along Quincy Shore Drive.