A small town-owned beach on Ocean Street next to Black Beach, with its own limited parking lot and portable restrooms; the more popular of the two Ocean Street beaches because it actually has parking.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Resident sticker required in season
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Dogs
Dogs are barred from Town beaches from April 15 through October 14. Outside those dates a dog may not run at large, meaning off its owner's premises and neither on a leash nor under the direct voice command of someone able to control it,…
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Manchester-by-the-Sea Parks & Recreation Department
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Parking
Resident sticker
CostResident sticker required in seasonStickerManchester-by-the-Sea resident parking sticker
White Beach lot
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White Beach lot
CostResident sticker required in seasonSpacessmall
Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Small lot directly off Ocean Street
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Portable restrooms (porta-potties) at the lot
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is White Beach in Manchester 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 White Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Resident sticker required in season). White Beach lot
Are there restrooms at White Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Can you swim at White Beach?
Yes. White 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 White Beach?
Dogs are barred from Town beaches from April 15 through October 14. Outside those dates a dog may not run at large, meaning off its owner's premises and neither on a leash nor under the direct voice command of someone able to control it, and owners must remove any waste their dog leaves on the…
Is there an entry fee at White Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at White Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Resident sticker required in season.