A roughly two-mile, town-owned stretch of dune and sand that picks up where the DCR reservation ends and runs north to X Street, backed by beach roses, a dune fence, and a sea wall instead of a boardwalk. There's no lifeguard anywhere along it and almost no restrooms, so most people treat it as a quieter walk-and-swim stretch rather than a destination with amenities.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Seasonal paid
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Season
Open access year-round, dawn to dusk, no gate
Entry fee
None; some street lots seasonal resident-sticker or paid
Accessibility
A Street access has ADA beach ramp + accessible parking; beach wheelchairs at the Fire Station (A St & Nantasket Ave)
Dogs
Dogs not permitted June 1 through September 15, per the town's animal control ordinance
Banned now · back September 15Managed by
Town of Hull
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Parking
Paid lot
CostSeasonal paid
Hull Shore Dr / Phipps St lot
Details unconfirmed
Hull Shore Dr / Phipps St lot
CostSeasonal paid
N Street / XYZ Streets resident areas
CostResident sticker required; Hull restricted-area permits cost $14 ($7 for residents 65+, free for veterans and disabled…
Knights of Columbus / Temple Israel / St. Mary of the Assumption lots
CostSeasonal fee, non-resident
Access points along this beach
A Street ADA Beach Ramp
ADA-accessible beach ramp and accessible parking at A Street
Phipps Street entrance
Southern boundary of North Nantasket Beach, adjoining the DCR reservation's north end
X Street entrance
Northern boundary of the North Nantasket stretch
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
None on this stretch itself; nearest are the DCR comfort stations (David Cook Comfort Station, Mary Jeanette Murray Bath House) at the south end near Phipps Street
Not here
No drinking water
No fountains found for this stretch by NSRWA or the Chamber; nearest is at the DCR reservation to the south
No showers
No rinse showers found for this stretch; nearest is at the DCR reservation to the south
No changing rooms
No bathhouse on this stretch itself; nearest is the DCR's Cook Comfort Station / MJM bathhouse to the south
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is North Nantasket 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.
How is this different from Nantasket Beach Reservation?
It's a separate, town-owned ~2-mile stretch immediately north of the DCR reservation's David Cook Comfort Station, running from Phipps St to X Street - different owner, no DCR lifeguards or fee lots.
What are the named access points along this stretch?
DPH-tested sub-points at Kenberma, Newport, XYZ, A Street Bay Side, and A Street Ocean each have their own entrance and water-quality sampling; none has its own parking lot or restroom beyond what's listed for the stretch as a whole.
Are there restrooms along North Nantasket Beach?
Not on this stretch itself. The nearest facilities are the DCR comfort stations at the south end, next to Phipps Street where the town beach meets the reservation.
Is there parking at North Nantasket Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Seasonal paid). Hull Shore Dr / Phipps St lot
What rules should I know at North Nantasket Beach?
No lifeguard on duty anywhere along this stretch.
Can you swim at North Nantasket Beach?
Yes. North Nantasket 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 North Nantasket Beach?
Dogs not permitted June 1 through September 15, per the town's animal control ordinance
Is there an entry fee at North Nantasket Beach?
None; some street lots seasonal resident-sticker or paid