400 North Beach is an ocean beach in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Season pass $60 general / $15 New Bedford resident / $5 senior 65+ / $30 Greater New Bedford; May 15–Sept 15. West Beach requires the season pass (no hourly).
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostSeason pass $60 general / $15 New Bedford resident / $5 senior 65+ / $30 Greater New Bedford; May 15–Sept 15. West Beach requires the season pass (no hourly).
West Beach segment; city season pass required (no hourly option).
Common questions
Is 400 North Beach in New Bedford open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-17). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at 400 North Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Season pass $60 general / $15 New Bedford resident / $5 senior 65+ / $30 Greater New Bedford; May 15–Sept 15. West Beach requires the season pass (no hourly).). West Beach segment; city season pass required (no hourly option).