West End is an ocean beach in Duxbury, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Free Free, no permit required
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Free
CostFree, no permit required
Small first-come-first-served public lot at the western end of Powder Point Bridge (near 370 Powder Point Ave); very limited spaces, fills fast in summer. Distinct from the paid Duxbury Beach Park lot.
Common questions
Is West End in Duxbury open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at West End, and what does it cost?
Free (Free, no permit required). Small first-come-first-served public lot at the western end of Powder Point Bridge (near 370 Powder Point Ave); very limited spaces, fills fast in summer. Distinct from the paid Duxbury Beach Park lot.
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