We practically had the whole beach to ourselves. Peaceful Played left-handed paddleball &…read morewandered along the shore

This is a nice secluded beach that you'd like if you like th landscape of Mars. The whole beach is…read morerocks, sand and grass, but mostly rocks. It's super secluded, so you'd enjoy the solitude if you're a thinking machine. There's an inviting little mound that beckons you to explore the view beyond, but alas, it's just a little lagoon and some buildings. Still it's a nice getaway, if you're into movies like the Shipping News, Michael Clayton, and Manchester by sea.

We loved it. Parking was a bit expensive, but it was convenient and the beach was clean.read more

Love this beach. Not too big. Ample pkg, food and bathrooms. So relaxing. Be careful of the…read moreseagulls when eating. They will take yr food out of yr hand!

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.

By far my favourite beach in New England great family beach, wide soft sand, calm waves, shallow…read moreincline & to boot no stones, pebbles or sand biting bugs, even at dusk... If you can rent one of the quaint cottages directly on the beach, it adds to the experience. Nothing beats opening your front door, sitting on the porch with a cup of coffee and watching the world idly wake up... At the end of August, Long Beach Day is held with a host of family fun activities for the kids to enjoy and the adults to bring out their competitive sides for wheel barrow racing, 3 legged racing etc... And one thing that makes me happy, happy... is my departure from Boston on a summer Friday @ 5.30pm and arriving at the beach in Rockport by 6.15/6.30 max... It beats the trip south to the Cape, hands down...

Great little beach in Beverly. Gorgeous view, not too crowded on a weekday, free parking on the…read morestreet and in a small lot, and even a bathroom! I was here for a few hours on a June Wednesday and really enjoyed it here. There aren't many waves, making Dane Street Brach a great spot for families with young children. Please note, however, that there isn't a lifeguard at this beach. It is pretty rocky here, so definitely recommend water shoes.

For being a small beach, it is quite lovely. There is a beautiful little park where one can enjoy…read morethe shade of the trees and the gentle sea breeze, and plenty of space to settle in. There are some draw backs. The water is only 2-3 feet deep for a good quarter of a mile from the shore, especially at low tide it is a challenge just getting into the water because of all the damn rocks! Otherwise, it's nice being able to go for a swim and yet be a 5 minute walk from downtown Beverly. It seems to be a challenge to find a good place to swim, in Lynn the red algea ruins the beach (but I have heard it is well under control this year) and for something close and quick Dane Street will do.

My first time here walking around. We've driven by but this time we decided to get a little…read moreexercise and enjoy the views. We weren't the only ones here. Lots of people from all over. There were families, tourists, college kids, locals, and of course, love birds!! ;) We enjoyed our little walks and stopping to rest. While resting, we enjoyed people watching, the waves, and surfers. What's not to like?!?! The waves are so beautiful and relaxing! It doesn't matter if it's cloudy or sunshine. It's just the doctor ordered!!

Don't go here. I was walking over the rocks and climbing on them and then they HAD to be slippery…read moreand mind you, I don't know how to swim, even though I'm from Gloucester. I fell on a rock, and I struggled to get back up. another time, I decided to go in the water and try to sit on the rock, but the thing is why is the sand so FUCKING DEEP? It could've been like 3 feet and I would've been okay, but it was like 5?! THE HELL? Never in my GODDAMN life that I would've been complaining over a beach but here I am. Why? I am a local and I would rather shoot myself with a hunter's rifle then swim here. Go to Good Harbor instead.

Such a hidden gem located 3 minutes away from Arlington Center. One minute you're on a busy Main…read moreStreet, the next you're sunbathing the day away and relaxing on the sand just minutes later. The deal: * Its $10 a person * Clean and large bathrooms onsite * A playground for kids onsite * Plenty of shaded areas on the sand as well as plenty spots to lay in the direct sun * Benches are available under trees by the water * Lifeguards on duty * Some days there are camps midday so be mindful of this if you're trying to avoid crowds * Sand, good views, and water to swim in * A large walking path along the perimeter of the whole grounds (this is free, you don't need to pay $10 to walk around) Such a great spot if you're looking to tan or hop in the water without driving too far

I use to love this place. Grew up there every summer. Now, under a new management it is very sad…read more Tons of Supervisors walking around, nasty and grabbing every penny you got. Treat the lifeguards like crap, won't even let them eat a hot dog. The feeling of this place has certainly changed.

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.

Commanding was just renamed recently on May 28, 2018. It's still our old fashion town landing the…read morecost to launch our boat is only five dollars extremely inexpensive in today's market. Expensive parking area so people can enjoy the boat with their trailers after they launch and also board the ferry to Boston in the islands. The ramp leads from the parking area into Crystal Cove a very calm protected iinlet. The harbormaster also has an office here during the day which makes this an extremely safe pleasant area to even enjoy your picnic at the mini picnic tables supplied by the city free of charge. The local residents also pocket during storms to avoid flooding.