A roughly 200-yard cobble beach on Rockport's southern peninsula with no sand, popular for sunbathing, surf-fishing, scuba diving, walking, and bird-watching rather than conventional swimming.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker mixed
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Closed 11:00 pm to 6:00 am, per townwide beach/park regulation.
Season
Open year-round; no lifeguard at any time.
Accessibility
No beach wheelchair, Mobi-Mat, or accessible parking documented.
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 1Fishing
Allowed surf-fishing, subject to townwide summer fishing-hours restriction
Managed by
Rockport Parks, Grounds & Beaches Division
978-546-3525 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostmixedStickersigned by section: some resident-sticker, some unrestricted
Penzance Rd. parallel parking
Details unconfirmed
Penzance Rd. parallel parking
CostmixedSpacesfewer than 20
No dedicated lot; parallel parking only along the beach side of the road.
Access points along this beach
North-end pedestrian access
Worth knowing
- Town-owned Camborne Pond (also called Henry's Pond) sits across the road and is a good spot to watch birds and wildlife.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Pebble Beach in Rockport open today?
Pebble 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 swim at Pebble Beach?
Swimming isn't banned, but there's no lifeguard, no sand, and the cobble bottom plus frequent surf make it a poor swimming spot compared with Rockport's sand beaches.
Is there parking at Pebble Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (mixed). Penzance Rd. parallel parking
What rules should I know at Pebble 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. No lifeguard at any time; cobble bottom and surf make swimming impractical. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on all beaches and parks. Smoking and vaping of any…
Are dogs allowed at Pebble 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 Pebble Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Pebble Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. mixed.