Back Beach
75 Beach Street, Rockport, MA 01966

Back Beach is just north of Front Beach on Beach Street. The surface is a combination of sand and rocks. Neighbors and readers enjoy it because it is less congested and more serene. Families enjoy exploring ... more >>

Front Beach - Downtown Rockport
11 Beach Street, Rockport, MA 01930

Front Beach is a nice, beach on Sandy Bay, pointing toward the east. If you are staying at a Rockport lodging, the beach is within an easy walk from the Rockport village, and from many inns and hotels nearby. I... more >>

Good Harbor Beach
77 Thatcher Road, Gloucester, MA 01930

Located on Thatcher Road, Rte. 127A - This is a beautiful beach with lovely, white sand facing the Atlantic. There is a concession stand, rest rooms, and showers. Parking fee is $20 during the week per car; $25... more >>

Half Moon Beach
80 Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930

There are two beaches here as well as a large wonderful park. This is a great family picnic area, with plenty of room (acres) to roam around. There are walking trail, picnic areas, rocks to walk on, a ball fiel... more >>

Long Beach - Gloucester and Rockport
33 Rockport Road, Gloucester, MA 01930

Long Beach: Gloucester and Rockport Located off Route 127A and running across the Gloucester/Rockport line off Thatcher Road, this beach is long (of course), flat and sandy. The beach faces east, with a nice ... more >>

Old Garden Beach
Old Garden Road, Rockport, MA 01966

This intimate, very small beach is more secluded. The small parking area is for Rockport residents. However, there is some street parking available, and the beach is walkable or bikeable from town. The directio... more >>

Pavilion Beach
60 Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930

Located just off of Stacy Boulevard (Western Avenue, just west of downtown Gloucester on Route 127), the location of the famous "Fisherman Statue." As you face the harbor at the statue, turn left and you'll... more >>

Singing Beach
295 Beach Street, Manchester, MA 01944

A wonderful beach, known for the unique fact that the sand "sings" (actually it's more like a squeak) as you scuff your feet across the sand. It is said to be one of the few beaches in the world where this ... more >>

Wingaersheek Beach
Atlantic Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930

Situated in the western part of Gloucester on Atlantic Street off Rte. 133 and Concord Street, this beautiful beach is along the Annisquam River and Ipswich Bay. There is a concession, rest rooms and showers. P... more >>