A sandy patch at the very tip of Pemberton Point, wedged next to the working MBTA ferry dock rather than set up as a swimming beach. Regular ferry and boat traffic through the channel is why locals mostly use it for fishing, birding, and catching the boat, not for getting in the water.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free for Hull residents with a valid resident sticker (2-hour limit closer to the point); non-residents must use the paid Helen Lot since May 19, 2025
Season
Open access, dawn to dusk, no gate
Accessibility
ADA accessible per NSRWA's Pemberton Point listing; no beach-specific ADA ramp or beach wheelchair noted, unlike Nantasket Beach Reservation
Dogs
Dogs are prohibited on Hull's town beach June 1 through September 15; leashed dogs are welcome the rest of the year.
Banned now · back September 15Managed by
Town of Hull
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Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree for Hull residents with a valid resident sticker (2-hour limit closer to the point); non-residents must use the paid Helen Lot since May 19, 2025StickerHull resident sticker
MBTA Pemberton terminal lot
Details unconfirmed
MBTA Pemberton terminal lot
CostFree for Hull residents with a valid resident sticker (2-hour limit closer to the point); non-residents must use the…
Helen Lot (corner of Helen & Channel St, non-resident overflow)
CostPaid via the PayByPhone app or by calling 888-680-7275; exact hourly rate unconfirmed. Free for Hull residents with a…
Access points along this beach
Pemberton Point main entrance / picnic pavilion
Main walk-in entrance at the tip of Pemberton Point, by the benches, kiosk, and picnic pavilion
MBTA Pemberton Point Ferry Dock
Adjacent ferry dock and terminal building
What's here
Facilities
Info kiosk
Informational kiosk with interpretive signage
Shelter
The picnic pavilion provides covered shelter
Not here
No showers
Not a swimming beach; no rinse facilities found
No concessions
No food vendors found at Pemberton Point itself
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Darcy's Beach in Hull 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 are the hours and is it accessible?
It's open access, dawn to dusk, with no gate. NSRWA lists the site as ADA accessible, though there's no beach-specific ramp or wheelchair the way there is at Nantasket Beach Reservation.
Where do I park and what does it cost?
Hull residents with a valid sticker park free at the main lot near the ferry terminal. Non-residents have to use the Helen Lot at Helen and Channel Street, paid through the PayByPhone app or by phone since May 2025; the exact hourly rate isn't published anywhere we could find.
What rules should I know at Darcy's Beach?
Heavy ferry/boat traffic at the terminal; swimming not recommended.
Can you swim at Darcy's Beach?
No. Darcy's Beach's own access rules say swimming is not permitted here.
Are dogs allowed at Darcy's Beach?
Dogs are prohibited on Hull's town beach June 1 through September 15; leashed dogs are welcome the rest of the year.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Darcy's Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Free for Hull residents with a valid resident sticker (2-hour limit closer to the point); non-residents must use the paid Helen Lot since May 19, 2025.