Landing Road Beach is a small town-owned pocket beach on Kingston Bay at the end of Landing Road, dating back to a 1627 land grant and a later Soule family shipyard on the site. There is no on-site parking, so it is used mostly by people who can walk in.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Season
Open dawn to dusk, year-round.
Accessibility
No ADA access.
Dogs
Dogs must stay on leash; owners must clean up after them.
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Town of Duxbury Beach Operations / Board of Health (water quality)
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Parking
Paid lot
Costn/a
No on-site parking
No on-site parking
Costn/a
nearest parking is street parking on nearby residential roads
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Landing Road Beach in Duxbury 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 there parking at Landing Road Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (n/a). No on-site parking
What rules should I know at Landing Road Beach?
No lifeguard on duty.
Can you swim at Landing Road Beach?
Yes. Landing Road 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 Landing Road Beach?
Dogs must stay on leash; owners must clean up after them.
Is there an entry fee at Landing Road Beach?
No, entry is free.