Squantum is a waterfront neighborhood in Quincy, about seven miles south of downtown Boston.

It’s surrounded on four sides by water and is connected to the mainland by a causeway.

Squantum is home to many of Quincy’s priciest homes, some of which have views of Boston Harbor.

A view of Squantum Channel, which, like the neighborhood, is named for Squanto, the Patuxet guide who advised the Pilgrims in Plymouth.

Victory Road in the Marina Bay area functions as Squantum’s downtown.

In the 1980s, Marina Bay was developed on the site of a former base. Today, it has a mix of housing, restaurants, and other businesses.

Marina Bay’s waterfront is lined with condo complexes overlooking the harbor.

Marina Bay’s boardwalk restaurants bring in a weekend crowd.

A summertime Sunday at Marina Bay.

The marina is filled with locals’ boats.

Away from the waterfront, Squantum is characterized by tree-lined streets and colonial-style homes.

“The neighborhood feels like it's from another era.” —Margaret R., resident

Sunday evening near Nickerson Beach, one of Squantum’s two beaches.

The eastern side of the island is quiet and suburban.

A waterfront home on Pratt Road.

“It's very safe here, and there's a great park by the beach for the kids to swing and slide and play in the sand.” —Victoria R., resident

Sunday evening on Marina Bay.