West beach

Along the waterfront of New Bedford's South End, love is presented with public postcards.

As southern New England goes under a National Weather Service heat advisory starting today through Friday night, New Bedford officials say the city will extend lifeguard coverage at its beaches and open cooling centers through the weekend.

You'll want to find someone with a boat immediately and get ready to experience this really unique Massachusetts spot.

The City's Department of Parks, Recreation, and Beaches has been working for several years to bring new recreational programs to both East and West Beaches.

New Bedford's East and West beaches and Fort Taber Park will be closed tomorrow due to the Tropical Storm Warning in effect for the region.

City health officials have reopened the sections of West Beach closed Thursday due to elevated bacteria levels.

The New Bedford Health Department has announced Thursday that part of West Beach has been closed to swimming today due to elevated bacteria levels.

Reggae Fest returns to New Bedford for two more shows.

Learn the fundamentals of stand-up-paddle board.

Hitting the beach in New Bedford doesn't just have to mean laying around in the sand all day. There's new ways to enjoy a day at the beach!