Wingaersheek Beach
Other Ideas: Good Harbor Beach; Wayland Town Beach; Halibut Point State Park; Marconi Beach; Gloucester Waterfront

Wingaersheek Beach has white sands, crystal clear waters, and huge rocks in the water that you can climb around at low tide.
The beach goes on forever at low tide and the water stays shallow for a long time. The tide pool formations are perfect places for kids to get up-close-and-personal with snails, tiny fish & shrimp, hermit crabs, and other creatures.
View our Wingaersheek Beach photo guide for more info.
There are no real waves to speak of, so it's great for little kids. No boogie boards are allowed.
Tide Charts
With tide pools to explore and lots of rock formations for climbing, Wingaersheek is a favorite for families with children. Low tide is actually a great time to visit Wingaersheek Beach. Check the tide charts here to see when low tide will be when you visit.
Gloucester Beach Parking Reservations 2024
The city of Gloucester is launching “Blinkay”, a new system that will let non-residents reserve and pay for parking at city beaches ahead of time. View Parking FAQ
Don't forget that reservations are required for non-residents at Good Harbor, Wingaersheek, and Stage Fort Park starting May 16! You can reserve your space up to 10 days in advance on the Blinkay mobile app or Blinkay website.
Parking Rates at Good Harbor Beach/Wingaersheek Beach:
8:00am - 5:00pm Parking fee is $30 weekdays per car; $35 weekends/holidays.
3:00pm to 5:00pm [Partial-Day Rate, available day-of]: $20.00 weekdays; $25.00 weekends, holidays
Parking is limited and reservations are now required. There is a designated area for resident parking as well. They will be using license plate reader cameras at the beaches to check visitors in and streamline the process.
Both Concord and Atlantic Streets are narrow roads with many curves. Please drive carefully and observe the speed limits for your own safety.
Amenities
There is a concession stand, rest rooms and showers. Packing a cooler with snacks, drinks, and lunch is a good idea. Sometimes, you can find a vendor on the beach selling italian ice from a cart.
This is a carry-in/carry out beach. You must take your trash with you. 'Nothing should be left behind but your footprints'.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May 1 - September 15.
Parking Lot Access
Gates opened April 1 to October 31 annually
Gates closed November 1 to March 31 annually
Parking Fee Schedule
Parking fees may be collected from May 1 to September 30. The beach recently expanded the parking lot area to accommodate more vehicles, however the parking here is still somewhat limited so it is best to arrive early, especially on weekends.
Parking Tips
Parking is somewhat limited at Wingaersheek Beach, especially on weekends. It is best to arrive before 9:00am on sunny weekends to ensure a spot. Weekdays provide a better chance at nabbing a spot, but it's best to arrive before 10:00am.
Nothing worse than driving all the way here expecting a wonderful beach day, only to be turned away because the lot is full. If this does happen, Gloucester has additional options like Good Harbor Beach, that aren't too far away, and if you are lucky, they might still have some parking available.
There are actually lots of beaches near Boston to explore - take a look at our guide to the best beaches in the Boston area for more ideas on where to plan your next beach outing!
Find lots more ideas for fun things to do in Boston, and things to do in Boston with kids.
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HOURS | ↑ top |
Open Daily in Season (April 1 - October 31):
Gates opened at 8:00am and locked at 9:00pm
COST | ↑ top |
8:00am - 5:00pm Parking fee is $30 weekdays per car; $35 weekends/holidays.
3:00pm to 5:00pm [Partial-Day Rate, available day-of]: $20.00 weekdays; $25.00 weekends, holidays
WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.gloucester-ma.gov/299/Beach-Information
LOCATION | ↑ top |
Atlantic Street, Gloucester, MA map
Phone: (978) 281-9785
Take Rte. 128 to Exit 14. At the bottom of the ramp, take a right onto Rte. 133. About a mile on the left you will see a small traffic island with a sign saying Wingaersheek Beach. Take this left. This is Concord St. Follow until you reach another traffic island on the corner of Concord and Atlantic St. Take a right. Follow this along to the beach.
You can also take 128 to exit 13 and make a left onto Route 133.
TIPS | ↑ top |
- You can often purchase Italian ice from a vendor on the beach
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