A three-quarter-mile sand beach straddling the Rockport-Gloucester line, with a wide, gently sloping sand area popular for walking and swimming. A concrete seawall runs behind it, backed by privately-owned cottages that sit on leased town land.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker sticker required, price unconfirmed
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Closed 11:00 pm to 6:00 am, per townwide beach/park regulation.
Season
Open year-round for pedestrian access; vehicle parking on Old County Rd. is restricted to Long Beach residents April 1-December 1.
Accessibility
No beach wheelchair, Mobi-Mat, or accessible parking documented in official sources.
Dogs
Rockport requires a dog on public ways and other public property, parks, recreation areas and school grounds included, to be on a leash or under direct voice control, except in the downtown district, where a leash is required. The…
Allowed now · ban starts June 1Managed by
Rockport Parks, Grounds & Beaches Division
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Parking
Resident sticker
Coststicker required, price unconfirmedStickerresident sticker
Seaview St. lot
Details unconfirmed
Seaview St. lot
Coststicker required, price unconfirmed
Large resident-sticker lot, open year round.
Briny Way, opposite Salt Marsh Lane
Costfree with resident stickerSpaces5 on-street spaces
Nearest parking to the Saratoga Footbridge.
Old County Rd. (west side)
Costfree (winter) / resident-only (summer)
Parallel parking Dec 1-Apr 1; restricted to Long Beach residents Apr 1-Dec 1, enforced by a toll booth in summer.
Gloucester-end lot
Costpublic fee, amount unconfirmed
Available to the public for a fee, at the Gloucester end of Long Beach.
Access points along this beach
Glenmere Rd. to Old County Rd. footpaths
Saratoga Footbridge (Salt Marsh Lane)
Year-round pedestrian access via a town-owned footbridge crossing Saratoga Creek and the salt marsh.
Seaview St. footbridge
Seasonal (Apr 1-Dec 1, weather permitting).
Worth knowing
- Surfing and windsurfing are confined to a posted area, not allowed 8am-5pm, and cease at sunset; lifeguards can adjust this for conditions.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Long Beach in Rockport open today?
Long Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Can I park at Long Beach without a sticker?
Only at the Gloucester-end lot (fee) or on Old County Rd. in winter (Dec 1-Apr 1); the Seaview St. and summer Old County Rd. spots require a resident sticker.
Is Long Beach in Rockport or Gloucester?
Both - it's a three-quarter-mile beach straddling the town line, with each town issuing its own stickers and enforcing parking on its own end.
What rules should I know at Long Beach?
If no lifeguard is on duty, swimmers enter the water at their own risk. Jumping from rocks is prohibited on all beaches at all times. Subject to marine weather conditions and strong tides. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on all beaches and parks. Smoking and vaping of any substance is…
Can you swim at Long Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Long Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Long Beach?
Rockport requires a dog on public ways and other public property, parks, recreation areas and school grounds included, to be on a leash or under direct voice control, except in the downtown district, where a leash is required. The downtown district runs from the shoreline at King Street south to…
Is there an entry fee at Long Beach?
No, entry is free.