Newbury Beach is an ocean beach in Newbury, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Permit Free with valid $25/yr resident permit
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
No specific gate hours found for Newbury Beach itself beyond the dog-restriction window; treated as open-access beach with no confirmed general closing time.
Dogs
Dogs, even on leash, are not allowed on Newbury's public beach May 15 through September 15, 8:30am to 5:30pm, to protect nesting Piping Plovers and Least Terns. Rule is codified in Town Bylaw cited as either Chapter 45 §6 or Chapter 46-6…
Banned now · back September 15Managed by
Town of Newbury Parking Clerk / Board of Selectmen
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Parking
Permit
CostFree with valid $25/yr resident permitStickerNewbury resident parking permit required for resident spaces
Plum Island Center parking lot
Details unconfirmed
Plum Island Center parking lot
CostFree with valid $25/yr resident permit
One of three lots covered by the town's resident parking permit.
Northern Blvd (beach/east side)
CostFree with valid resident permit
Resident-permit parking along the beach side of Northern Blvd.
Sunset Drive (free public parking)
CostFree, 3-hour limit
Non-permit visitor option; 3-hour limit posted on signage.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Newbury Beach in Newbury 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.
Are dogs allowed on Newbury Beach?
Not between May 15 and September 15, from 8:30am to 5:30pm, even on a leash.
Do I need a permit to park at Newbury Beach?
Newbury residents can buy an annual permit for the Plum Island Center and Northern Blvd lots. Non-residents can use free 3-hour parking on Sunset Drive or pay for one of several private lots nearby.
What rules should I know at Newbury Beach?
Dogs banned (even leashed) May 15-Sep 15, 8:30am-5:30pm.
Can you swim at Newbury Beach?
Yes. Newbury Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Is there an entry fee at Newbury Beach?
No, entry is free.