A sheltered harbor inlet next to Sandy Beach, partially enclosed by Beach Island. It is used mainly for kayaking, shoreline walking, and birdwatching rather than as a maintained swimming beach; the town's official beach list does not include it alongside Sandy Beach, Black Rock, and Bassing Beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Dogs
In any Cohasset street or public place a dog must be effectively restrained by chain or leash under its owner's direct and positive control, or else attended by a person exercising control over it. Owners must promptly pick up and dispose…
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Common questions
Is Little Harbor in Cohasset 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.
Is Little Harbor a swimming beach?
It functions mainly as a sheltered kayaking and shoreline-walking spot next to Sandy Beach rather than a maintained swimming beach, and no official source confirms a designated swim area here.
Are dogs allowed at Little Harbor?
In any Cohasset street or public place a dog must be effectively restrained by chain or leash under its owner's direct and positive control, or else attended by a person exercising control over it. Owners must promptly pick up and dispose of their dog's waste, and fines escalate from $50 to $500…