Gloucester boasts stunning beaches, suitable for strolling, sunning, swimming, or body surfing. Dogs are allowed on city beaches from Sept. 15-April 30.

Wingaersheek Beach

West Gloucester
Flour soft white sand, tide pools, lighthouse views, calm water. Lifeguards, food, changing rooms, fee for parking.

Good Harbor Beach

Back Shore
Wide flat beach excellent for walking, body surfing, volleyball. Lifeguards, food, changing rooms, fee for parking.

Niles Beach

East Gloucester
Beautiful views of harbor, Boston. Walk-ins only.

Pavilion Beach & Stacy Blvd.

Downtown
Harbor & lighthouse views, free on street parking.

Cressy’s & Half Moon Beaches

at Stage Fort Park.
Cressy’s: rocky, scenic
Half Moon: Small, harbor views, excellent for families. Lifeguards, visitor center, playground, restrooms, picnic area, walking trails, fee for parking.