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
Allowed water tested by the state
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?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
What rules should I know at Mingo Beach?
Rocky shoreline; footing improves once you are in the water.
Can you swim at Mingo Beach?
Yes. Mingo Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
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.