Good Harbor Beach
42.620280, -70.631909
Thatcher Road
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9785
Essex County
Good Harbor Beach
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Hours Of OperationGates open at 8am, close at 9pm from April 1st to October 31st annually. |
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ParkingParking rates at Good Harbor Beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day are: 8am to 3pm: $25-$40 (depending on the size of vehicle) for non-residents on weekends/holidays and $20 weekdays. 3pm-5pm: $15-$25 weekends/holidays and $10 weekdays. |
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Life Guard ScheduleOn duty Memorial Day to Labor, Day 9am to 5pm daily |
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CampfiresNot allowed |
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FoodGood Harbor Beach is a carry in/carry out location that also sells food near the bathhouse. In addition, there is a snack bar that is located to the left of the beach (facing the water). Both locations are open from 9am to 6pm. Locals often have pizzas delivered to the bridge connecting to Nautilus Road. |
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LodgingMotels/hotels and rentals are within walking distance. |
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PetsDogs are not allowed on the beach from May 1st through September 30th. According to Wikipedia in January, 2015 a law was passed that forbids unleashing dogs on even number days; off-leashed dogs are welcome on odd numbered days. |
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Picnic AreaAvailable near the concession stand |
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PlaygroundN/A |
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Public TransportationThe Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA) is another option for transportation. |
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Restrooms / ShowersRestrooms are available on-site 9am to 6pm daily |
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Surfing/Kayaking/Paddle BoardingSurfing is not allowed Memorial Day through Labor Day 9am – 5pm, without permission of the life guards. No other floatation devices other than boogie boards are allowed. |
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Tide Information |
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Walking TrailsN/A |
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Water QualityWater quality is monitored from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For more information please call (617) 626-1250. The accepted standard is 104 CFU/100mL in a single day or an average of 35 CFU/100mL over five days. The link below is the test results from 2003 to the current year. Good Harbor Beach Water Quality |
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Water Temperaturehttp://ma.usharbors.com/harbor-guide/gloucester-harbor/weather |
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