A sandy tidal harbor beach on Hingham Harbor with a grassy park-like setting, mature shade trees, a 0.25-mile brick waterfront walkway and bandstand, best visited near high tide since the harbor becomes a mud flat at low tide.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Accessibility
ADA access available at the beach
Managed by
Trustees of the Bathing Beach, c/o Town Clerk, 210 Central St
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Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Otis Street lots (2)
Otis Street lots (2)
CostfreeSpacesample, two lots
Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Beach House parking lot off Otis Street (Route 3A)
What's here
Facilities
Beach House at Hingham Bathing Beach (Smash Burgers and Lobster Rolls)
seasonal
Worth knowing
- The beach is governed by a Board of Trustees under the terms of a Deed of Trust dated November 21, 1916, requiring it be managed as a park, bathing beach or playground for the people of Hingham.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Hingham Bathing Beach in Hingham open today?
Hingham Bathing 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.
Is there a fee to park at Hingham Bathing Beach?
No, parking in the two on-site lots is free, though the lot doubles as the Hingham Farmer's Market site on Saturday mornings from May through November.
Can I rent a kayak or paddleboard here?
Hingham Recreation offers kayak and paddleboard rentals at the beach for about $30 for two hours, Wednesday mornings and weekend days in season.
Are there restrooms at Hingham Bathing Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Hingham Bathing Beach?
Dogs are not permitted on the waterfront from June through September.
Can you swim at Hingham Bathing Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Hingham Bathing 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.