Good Harbor Beach

There is a concession stand at the main entrance that features burgers, grilled cheese, drinks, slush, and ice cream. Rest rooms and showers are available until 5pm - and then a portable toilet is on hand for after hours. Good Harbor is particularly amenable to families and children.
During low tide there is a sand bar that opens up to the left so you can walk out to the rocky island. Low tide also leaves lots of room for digging, or passing a football or frisbee. Boogie boards are welcome at Good Harbor Beach, and the waves are great at both low & high tides.
Check the tide charts here.
Parking at Good Harbor Beach:
Parking fee is $30 during the week per car; $35 weekends. Parking is limited so plan to arrive early to ensure a spot. There is a designated area for resident parking as well.
This is a carry-in/carry-out beach. You must take your trash with you.
If you are interested in finding out about other great beaches near Boston, we've put together a list of some of our very favorite beaches that are all within an hour's drive of Boston, or less!
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Memorial Day thru Labor Day (**parking fees will apply until October in 2020)
$30.00 weekdays, $35.00 weekends, holidays
Visit the Gloucester Beach Facebook Page for information on daily parking availability.
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www.gloucester-ma.gov/index.aspx?nid=299
LOCATION | ↑ top |
Thatcher Road; Rte. 127A, Gloucester, MA map
Take Rte. 128 into Gloucester. Follow the signs for East Gloucester/Rockport. Go through two rotaries. Go through the first set of lights. At the second set of lights take a left onto Bass Avenue. Follow that for about a mile. At the intersection of Bass Avenue and Thatcher Rd. Take a left. You will see the beach off to the right.
TIPS | ↑ top |
- Check beach conditions before you go.
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