Sailors Snug Harbor Beach sits on the Germantown waterfront near the Quincy Housing Authority's Snug Harbor development, on the site of the former Sailors' Snug Harbor of Boston retirement home for mariners that operated here from 1856 to 1949. It is a small, low-key beach with little documented in the way of amenities.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Season
Open year-round, no gate
Dogs
City ordinance bars dogs (except service animals) from any Quincy-managed beach from May 1 through October 31; no citywide leash exemption is documented for the rest of the year at these beaches.
Banned now · back October 31Managed by
City of Quincy Department of Natural Resources, Park Division
617-376-1253 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
On-street only
Details unconfirmed
On-street only
CostfreeSpacesunconfirmed
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Sailors Snug Harbor Beach in Quincy open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Where does the name Sailors Snug Harbor come from?
It is named for the Sailors' Snug Harbor of Boston, a retirement home for mariners built here in 1856 and sold to the City of Quincy in 1949 once enrollment had dropped off.
Is there parking at Sailors Snug Harbor Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). On-street only
Can you swim at Sailors Snug Harbor Beach?
Sailors Snug Harbor Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Sailors Snug Harbor Beach?
City ordinance bars dogs (except service animals) from any Quincy-managed beach from May 1 through October 31; no citywide leash exemption is documented for the rest of the year at these beaches.
Is there an entry fee at Sailors Snug Harbor Beach?
No, entry is free.