Wonderful beach and clean Parking is reasonable and the…read moreparking staff are wonderful and helpful. The parking lot owner has the beach patrolled each morning to assure a clean beach. There is a food truck everyday and ice cream truck on the weekends. I can't say enough about the personal attention taken to provide a nice beach experience.

Lovely beach in Rockport. I visit every year with my family. Great place in the summer to get some…read moresun and avoid the heat in the cities.

Fisherman beach is a small beach but enjoyed by so many…read more I happen to stop here because I needed to take a walk and wanted a water view, sun and sand fairly close to my house. This beach made my whole day complete. There's parking, sometimes you'll see fisherman taking in their catch of the day. Most of all it's a special place and I how often you visit it like me that it will bring a smile to your face.

If you live in the Boston Area and don't want to drive over an hour to Cape Cod for crowded…read morebeaches, Plum Island is the spot for you. The beach is very clean and the sand is nice. It is never crowded and you can almost guarantee yourself a nice beach spot to set up camp and have a great day. The water is never too cold and you can always count on a fun time in the water if you find yourself hot and ready for a cool down. If you plan to visit this beautiful beach, be prepared to drop some $$ on parking as it is scarce throughout the island. Also, If you are into wildlife, the $5 entry to the Plum Island Refuge can provide a fun time with many different boardwalks and beaches.

Plum Island Beach, in Newburyport, is a great & lowkey beach on the North Shore to go to!…read moreThe beach is clean & pretty quiet, mostly locals. Much less congested compared to the popular beaches in MA & no traffic jams. I usually only come here if I'm planning a trip to see my friends in Newburyport ;) Not sure how much the parking is; I park at a friend's house. Very calm beach ONLY THING IS, avoid going in the month of July, OR be very careful of the greenhead flies! They are everywhere here during that month & their bites hurt lol. Not sure if greenheads are only specific to this beach in particular, however, I've only really ever experienced this here.

This Beach appears to be strictly Private. We could not find an entrance that did not have a…read more"Private Beach" sign.

This is a fabulous little sandy beach located at the end of Revere Beach on the Lynn end. I had…read morethe pleasure of growing up on this beach, all through high school and college and more. There are too many memories to mention. All fabulous! This is basically a private neighborhood beach run by the Point of Pines Beach Association. The Association is funded by donations from the residents.. Gor anyone that's lucky enough to live in the Point of Pines being on this Beach should double the value of your home as it's like you're in Cape Cod year round. If you know anyone that lives in this neighborhood make sure that you make your way down here this summer and enjoy your day at the beach. FYI there is absolutely no street parking at all what so ever.. consider yourself warned. Tickets are hefty I give Point of Pines Beach a Solid 5 Stars

This beach had a lot of crittery lil' hermit crabs crawling about. Good vibes here, mostly. The…read moreocean flowed. Sun was bright + gorge. The seagulls here, though, are dang near rabid! Call a Rabbi. The birds need blessings. Insanely beautiful beach, overall. For real. Probably one of the most top-rated beaches throughout New England. Wear a swimsuit here. Lounge here. Catch a ray. Hang 10, if you must. Phone a friend? Connect. Or disconnect, whatever. Sand was fluffy, not rocky. Tide was low, not too dank. 'One last hurrah for the summer,' I said to the pals. Store near entrance. Ice cream was available for purchase. Parking = pay by app.

Wow!! I can't believe this beach is in Massachusetts! This is hands down the best beach I've been…read moreto in the state. I've been living on the North Shore for almost 9 years now, and today was my first time at Wingaersheek Beach. I can gladly say this is now my favorite beach ever!! We got there around 11 AM and stayed until 4 PM, and honestly, I could've stayed even longer. If you're not a Gloucester resident, parking is $40+ AND you need to make a reservation in advance. Personally, I actually like this because it helps keep the beach from getting overly crowded, especially since it's a smaller beach and, in my opinion, the best one! They also have a small food spot with burgers, hot dogs, salads, ice cream, lemonade, iced coffee, and more. There's also a little shop with beach essentials like chairs, sandcastle toys, towels, etc., which is super convenient. And of course, they have bathrooms! Such a beautiful and lovely beach. Seriously, I'm already looking forward to coming back!

Donovan Beach is the primo spot for watching planes take off and land at Logan International …read more This is a beautiful little beachy spot to relax on a bench watch a sunset and a few planes with a gorgeous back ground of the sparkling Atlantic. . There is absolutely no parking except if your lucky enough to find a spot on one of the side streets. I love to enjoy a sunset here during warm weather, it's so beautiful with the planes flying by as the sun sets. Definitely a 4 Star location.

This is a small beach with a lot of pebbles, and some sandy stretches at low tide. It is on…read morePleasant Street in Winthrop, Massachusetts, across from the 420s houses on Plesant Street. There is no parking lot, but one can park on the side streets and walk there. Very few people come here. It has stunning views of Boston's inner harbor, and the Boston skyline, as well as some good views of local parts of Winthrop. One wouldn't come here for swimming (or fishing); for that go to Winthrop's main beaches, Winthrop Shore Drive, or Yirrel Beach. But it's a great place for a walk. It is named after a Veteran of World War I, Simon J. Donovan.

Very clean beach, very clean bathrooms. Very, very few parking spaces. Beautiful beach located on…read morethe Nahant Bay.

A nice clean sand beach good for sunbathing. Make sure you come early as the beach is small and…read morethe parking is limited.

Up front I'm a transplant from NJ now in Burlington MA who has a strong affinity for the Carolina…read morebeaches. I've only sampled a few local beaches but so far this is my favorite. To clarify I'm reviewing the southern end at the State Park which has a completely different vibe and amenities vs. the boardwalk area. Our visit was with our 3 and 2yr old on July 4th. We arrived at 0930 and paid the $16 for the MA resident entry, which is on par or better than the rest of the North Shore. Also this is one of the parks that are included with the State Park parking pass so if you figure you're going to hit the place a few times it's something to consider. There was plenty of parking, and the boardwalk over the dunes was welcomed with the stroller in tow. The beach itself was fairly empty at the time even with high tide and was very clean. At high tide you do have to watch that initial drop into the water, but once the tide rolls out the beach area becomes massive and so there's still plenty of room on the beach. The beach felt a bit more family laid back compared to the boardwalk end or Hampton Beach State Park. Maybe it was the massive playground off the one parking lot and the fact that the park itself is multi-functional. We enjoyed our 6hrs there, made use of the showers and changing area, and headed over to the Boardwalk area afterwards (had to pay for the municipal lot there)... but point being is it's close and easy enough to get to as is Newberryport for dinner. We'll continue to make our way south but I could see this potentially becoming as the 'usual' destination.

Recently I had to cancel a beach house rental due to overpricing, lack of basic items needed that…read moreshould be included, and the unprofessional and rude owner Allison. If you want to rent this, be aware that you will have to pack up your whole apartment and bring it to this beach house. You MUST bring your own bed sheets. If you can't provide your own bed sheets, there's a charge of $50 per bed ( you don't get to keep the sheets after extra $50 charge) I have included the text messages with the owner of this rental (Allison) $75 per person per night, no sheets on beds, and an owner that will speak to you in a VERY unprofessional manner. If you are looking for a rental for a nice vacation spot, I highly recommend avoiding 70 Railroad Ave. In Salisbury, Ma. (texts in blue are from me & texts in black are Allison the owner)