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Good Harbor Beach


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 27 attractions in Gloucester
Traveller Description: Good Harbor Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the north shore and has a large expanse of groomed sand and clean water.  Somehow the water... more »
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Attraction type: Beach
Activities: Picnicking
Address: Thatcher Rd. Gloucester, MA 01930
Tel: 978-281-9790

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22 Aug 2009

every year i spend a week at the good harbor beach inn.and i love this beach great waves for the kids to go boogie boarding. clean beach the water the sand .the water is cold but so refreshing. they have a snack bar there.when the tide is out you can walk to the island , more

10 Aug 2009

The website w----------.gov says, "Parking fee is $20 during the week per car; $25, weekends and holidays. Parking is limited so plan to arrive early." What it does not say (even though you get there early and there are spaces left) is that residents only are permitted after a certain time in the morning. We were 3 cars away from... more

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4 of 5 stars
Newtown, PA
11 Aug 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We arrived later in the day around 2:30 and the fee was still $20 to park. No biggie though as this beach was worth the price. The water was clear and the not that cold, lots of people swimming on this warm August day. The waves were calm and the water was shallow a good ways out. Good scenery with... more

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5 of 5 stars
Mesa, Arizona
25 Jul 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

The views are spectacular! The sand so soft and clean. There is a side cove where we were able to find crabs and minnows. Shallow enough at low tide to look for the "wildlife". Beautiful place! more

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5 of 5 stars
Natick, MA
6 Jul 2007

Good Harbor Beach is the best beach in Massachusetts. It's clean, deep and wide, and the little island off-shore is accessible at low tide for wading and hiking adventures. We stayed at Blue Shutters Inn right on Good Harbor Beach. They have rooms for as low as $60, which is only $30 more than the parking fee they charge at... more

10 Jul 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Nice beach with smooth white sand. I think it's one of the best relaxing beach in Mass. The water is quite cold even during summer time around mid July, but i enjoy laying on the beach than swimming in the water. The only down side is the restroom and wash up area will close around 6pm ... when they are... more

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5 of 5 stars
Massachusetts
17 Apr 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

GOOD HARBOR IS THE BEST, it is consdierablly expensive to park, but i pay anyway because i love it there. If your looking for waves, you'll find them there. There is always a ton of people there during the summer. COnsession stand isnt anything fabulous so i suggest bringing lunch and lots of water. Walk to parking lot to beach... more

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3 of 5 stars
Jacksonville, Florida
25 Jul 2005
3/3 found this review helpful

On a beautiful Sunday summer afternoon at about 12:30 we couldn't get in because the parking was full. So go early. This is just for your information, not a review. The place did look beautiful, and crowded. more

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5 of 5 stars
Chicago, IL
20 Jun 2005
6/6 found this review helpful

Just like the old fashioned paintings of the "shore"! Old sea captain's homes on one side, summer cottages come year round places on the other. Good Harbor beach is wonderful. A deep beach when the tide is low, offering many tide pools for little ones to play in. And when the tide comes in, the surf is cold but fun... more

9 Feb 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

I go here at least twice a week durin the summer with all of my friends to play football on the sand and enjoy the sun and nice cool water. I also like the island you can go to when it is low tide, or when it is high tide just swin there more

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Good Harbor Beach Address

Thatcher Rd., Gloucester, MA 01930
Tel: 978-281-9790