A resident-sticker neighborhood beach in Manomet with a comfort station at the Hilltop Ave entrance and portable toilets along Taylor Ave in summer, backed by a large section of fenced dunes protected for shorebirds.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker No fee lot; requires resident sticker to park anywhere in the district
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Beach director on site Sunday-Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm in season; parking sticker enforcement runs May 22-Labor Day
From May 22Season
No off-street public lot; on-street parking district-wide requires a resident sticker, strongly enforced May 22-Sept 7, 2026; beach itself open access, no gate
In effect nowAccessibility
Beach wheelchairs available; reserve through the Beach Director at 508-665-3164. No town confirmation found of a paved/step-free path or ADA-designated parking specific to White Horse.
Dogs
Dogs must be on a 6ft leash (or less) and under control at all times, per townwide beach/pond rule
Managed by
Plymouth Recreation
508-747-1620 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostNo fee lot; requires resident sticker to park anywhere in the districtStickerPlymouth resident beach sticker, White Horse Beach Parking District ($75, $50 senior/handicap)
White Horse Beach Parking District (on-street, district-wide)
Details unconfirmed
White Horse Beach Parking District (on-street, district-wide)
CostNo fee lot; requires resident sticker to park anywhere in the district
Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Comfort station at Hilltop Ave public beach entrance; Portable toilets along Taylor Ave
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is White Horse Beach in Plymouth 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.
Can I park here if I'm not a resident?
Not really - there is no off-street public lot, and on-street parking throughout the entire White Horse Beach district requires a Plymouth resident beach sticker, strongly enforced May 22-Sept 7; guest passes only go to residents of 15 named streets in the district.
Do you need a sticker to park at White Horse Beach?
Yes, a resident beach parking sticker is required within the White Horse Beach Parking District from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day; the district excludes public lots on Taylor Ave and St. Charles Ave/Whitehorse Rd from the free-guest-pass program.
Are there restrooms at White Horse Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at White Horse Beach?
Shark-alert flag system in effect; heed posted flags. Shark-flag advisory system in use: red flag = confirmed sighting/beach closed, yellow = unconfirmed sighting/swim with caution. No alcohol/glass containers, loud music, open fires; boats must stay 150 ft from swimmers; no jet skis in certain…
Can you swim at White Horse Beach?
Yes. White Horse 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 Horse Beach?
Dogs must be on a 6ft leash (or less) and under control at all times, per townwide beach/pond rule
Is there an entry fee at White Horse Beach?
No, entry is free.