If you’re looking for homes for sale in Wareham, Dartmouth, or Mattapoisett, you’ve chosen to live on Massachusetts’ South Coast. That’s the term that describes the part of southeastern Massachusetts that borders Buzzards Bay. Homes for sale on the South Coast put homebuyers in a part of Massachusetts close to nature but also in close proximity to top community services and amenities across the region’s towns.
The South Coast includes the southern parts of Plymouth County and Bristol County. Fall River and New Bedford are the largest South Coast communities. The entire region extends from the Massachusetts-Rhode Island state to the end of Buzzards Bay where it connects to the Cape Cod Canal.
The South Coast’s location along Buzzards Bay means that many outdoor activities are tied to the water. But the South Coast region extends inland, so there are plenty of ways to have fun with both feet on the ground.
Beachgoing and Boating on the South Coast
The South Coast is home to pristine beaches where you can sun, swim, and explore coastline habitats. One of the most popular South Coast beaches is Horseneck Beach State Reservation in Westport. Two miles of beach border 600 acres of conservation land that includes salt marshes, dunes, and tidal inlets.
Many South Coast communities have public boat launches and town landings that give boaters access to scenic rivers, harbors, and bays. Here are two online resources where you can find them:
- From the Buzzards Bay Coalition: Boat Launches and Ramps Directory
- From Mass.gov: Boat Ramps and Public Landings in State Parks
Hiking and Walking on the South Coast
South Coast parks, nature preserves, and wildlife sanctuaries offer a wealth of choices homebuyers who like to get out on the trails. From the 5,000-acre Freetown-Fall River State Forest to smaller parcels like Cornell Farm in Dartmouth, you won’t run out of places to hike and walk.
Here are some ways to find South Coast places to explore on foot:
- From the Buzzards Bay Coalition: Hiking and Walking
- From the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust: Reserves with Trails
- From Mass Audubon: Wildlife Sanctuaries Across Massachusetts
- Mattapoisett Land Trust Properties
- From the Trustees of Reservations: Places to Explore South of Boston
- Wareham Land Trust Properties
