A rocky-fronted neighborhood beach off Hale Street that turns to fine sand once you are in the water, with harbor seals sometimes offshore. In summer the small lot is resident-sticker only, so non-residents face a long walk.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Accessibility
Not step-free; rocky shoreline. Call the Recreation Department for details.
Dogs
City rule: dogs allowed on beaches only before 7:30 AM and after 7:30 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day, on leash; prohibited during the day.
Allowed now · ban starts Memorial DayBirdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Beverly Recreation Department
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Parking
Mingo Beach lot
Spacessmall
Non-residents are not admitted to the lot from Memorial Day through Labor Day; off-season parking is unrestricted. Non-residents in summer face roughly a mile walk.
Access points along this beach
What's here
Not here
No drinking water
No facilities at the beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Mingo Beach in Beverly open today?
Mingo Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
What rules should I know at Mingo Beach?
Rocky shoreline; footing improves once you are in the water.
Can you swim at Mingo Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Mingo Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Mingo Beach?
City rule: dogs allowed on beaches only before 7:30 AM and after 7:30 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day, on leash; prohibited during the day.