Cape Hedge is an ocean beach in Rockport, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Resident sticker
StickerRockport resident parking sticker (main lot); Non-Resident Beach Sticker valid for the Seaview Street lot only
Main lot is resident-sticker only. Non-residents get very limited access via on-street South Street spaces or by buying a Non-Resident Beach Sticker, which covers the Seaview Street lot (shared access point for Cape Hedge and Long Beach).…
Common questions
Is Cape Hedge in Rockport open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Cape Hedge, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker. Main lot is resident-sticker only. Non-residents get very limited access via on-street South Street spaces or by buying a Non-Resident Beach Sticker, which covers the Seaview Street lot (shared access point for Cape Hedge and Long Beach).…
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