Good Harbor Beach
Gloucester, MA · Public beach
- Address
- Good Harbor Beach, 99 Thatcher Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
- Phone
- (978) 281-9785
- Website
- gloucester-ma.gov/index.aspx?nid=299
- Status
- Closed · Opens 8 AM
Good Harbor Beach is a restaurant located in Gloucester, MA. It is one of 127 restaurants listed in Gloucester. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Gloucester city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
Hours
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
Customer Reviews
Beautiful and clean beach but gets overcrowded in the summer and parking can be a problem. Bring your food and drink, there isn't good option at the beach and you wouldn't want to move your car once you parked there. Also don't forget your umbrella there is not a area you can hide from the sun. There are restrooms and outdoor showers, open between memorial day weekend and labor day weekend.
We visited Good Harbor Beach in July and really loved it! We booked our parking spot a few days in advance, so when we arrived, we just had to show our reservation — super easy and convenient. We went early in the morning, which allowed us to park close to the beach entrance. People start arriving around noon, so depending on what time you like to enjoy the beach, parking and getting a good spot can be easier or a bit more challenging later in the day. The beach itself is very beautiful, with calm waters that are perfect for families with kids. We had such a relaxing and fun day, and we’ll definitely be coming back next summer!
☀️🌊🏖️🦀🐚 Good Harbor Beach is a great beach with plenty of space for lots of people! We had a great time at Good Harbor Beach and caught lots of ☀️! At low tide you can walk across to the island and maybe find some 🦀 The food stand can be slow to order and receive your food so plan accordingly. My lobster roll and fries took 30 minutes to be ready but that was pretty common for everyone there. Overall we had a great time at Good Harbor and will make this one of our top beaches in the area!
Great beach! We love coming here for the soft sand and fun waves. During low tide there are tide pools and a river the kids can explore, plus an island you can reach via a sandbar. During high tide there’s still plenty of beach. The parking is great - plentiful and stretches across the whole beach, making it easier to spread out and you never have to walk far.
Good parking, well stocked bathrooms, convenient snack stand, helpful walkway mat in the sand leading from the snack stand to the start of the beach, making getting to the beach earlier for anyone with mobility challenges. The views are beautiful, and the beach is clean. My only complaint was people smoking cigarettes which ruined the enjoyment of the fresh air. Also, Keep an eye on your French fries and snacks for some assertive sea gulls.
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