A sandy North Scituate beach looking straight out at Minot Light, reached from two lots on Bailey's Causeway plus two smaller named walk-ins. It's the most photographed stretch of Scituate coastline and one of the few local beaches with genuine lighthouse views from the sand.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free with valid beach sticker (no daily/drop-in rate)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Lifeguard
Lifeguards on duty at the main Bailey's Causeway beach in season; the Glades End and Well Rock End sub-points are explicitly called out by the town as unguarded areas.
Dogs
Leashed at all times per the town's general leash law. On any Scituate beach, dogs (leashed or unleashed) are banned outright 10am-6pm daily from June 15-Sept 15; leashed dogs are allowed on the beach before 10am and after 6pm in that…
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Scituate Recreation Department
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Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree with valid beach sticker (no daily/drop-in rate)StickerScituate resident sticker ($35/yr) or non-resident All-Access ($350/yr, weekdays only)
Bailey's Causeway West lot
Access points along this beach
Glades End
Walk-in access at the corner of Gannett Rd & Glades Rd; 4-car lot plus dedicated handicap parking; unguarded.
Well Rock End
Pedestrian passageway to the beach next to the Minot Post Office / across from the Bailey's Causeway East lot; Mobi-Mat at entrance; unguarded.
Bailey's Causeway walkway
Concrete walkway with guardrails and two concrete staircases connecting Glades Rd to the beach.
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Portable toilets at the beach
Common questions
Is Minot in Scituate 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.
What's the difference between the Glades End and Well Rock End of Minot Beach?
Both are named pedestrian sub-access points on the same stretch as the main Bailey's Causeway beach - Glades End is reached from the corner of Gannett Rd & Glades Rd (small 4-car lot plus handicap parking), Well Rock End is a passageway next to the Minot Post Office. Neither is lifeguarded, unlike the main beach.
Where do I park if Bailey's Causeway is full?
Bailey's Causeway has two lots (West, 75 spots; East, 26 spots); the small Glades End lot (4 spots) is a walk-in alternative, and off-season on-street parking is available without a sticker.
Are there restrooms at Minot?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Minot?
No glass containers on the beach or in beach parking lots. No littering or dumping of household trash; all beach refuse must be removed by the user. No dogs (leashed or unleashed) 10am-6pm, June 15-Sept 15; leashed required at all other times.
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