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View from the Fish Pier
Bridge Traffic north of Mansfield Street
Natural pool at the edge of the sea
Grape arborGloucester's famous beaches...
Gloucester's famous beaches are perfect spots to walk, swim or just relax.... take a book and enjoy the day!!!!! Alcohol is not allowed on any beaches. Dogs are not allowed during the 'season', Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day. Gloucester has adopted a 'Carry In, Carry Out' policy at Good Harbor and Wingaersheek Beaches. You should be prepared to carry any trash out with you when you leave.
Cressey's Beach: Is located in historic Stage Fort Park, this is a rocky beach that overlooks Gloucester Harbor. The fee for parking is $15 per car. There are rest rooms in the Park as well as a privately owned restaurant open to the public.
Good Harbor Beach: 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 $15 during the week per car; $20, weekends. Parking is limited.
Half Moon Beach: This is a wonderful, small beach located in Stage Fort Park and it gets its name from the crescent shape of the beach. There are rest rooms in the Park as well as a privately owned restaurant open to the public. The fee for parking is $15 per car.
Niles Beach: Is located on Eastern Point Road, this beach is sticker parking only.
Pavilion Beach: This beach is located on the eastern end of Stacy Boulevard. There is no separate parking lot for this beach.
Plum Cove Beach: Is located on Washington Street, in the northern section of the City, this beach is sticker parking only.
Wingaersheek Beach: Is situated in the western part of the Gloucester on Atlantic Road 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. Parking fee is $15 during the week per car; $20, weekends. Parking is also limited here. Both Concord and Atlantic Streets are narrow roads with many curves.
