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
Season
Beach itself open access year-round (dawn-dusk); Bailey's Causeway lots require a beach sticker Memorial Day (5/25/26)-Labor Day (9/7/26), free/limited on-street parking off-season; lifeguards on duty at the main beach in season, but the…
Entry fee
No daily/drop-in rate; parking requires a beach sticker. Resident sticker $35/yr (max 4 per household). Non-resident "All Access" sticker $350/yr, valid weekdays only (Mon-Fri, no holidays) at all lots. Reduced-rate non-resident sticker…
Accessibility
Handicap parking at the corner of Glades Rd & Gannett Rd with beach access immediately adjacent; Mobi-Mat at the Well Rock End entrance. Beach wheelchairs for Minot are kept at the Recreation Department (not on-site) and must be signed…
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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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
Bailey's Causeway West lot
CostFree with valid beach sticker (no daily/drop-in rate)Spaces~75
Bailey's Causeway East lot
CostFree with valid beach sticker (no daily/drop-in rate)Spaces~26
The Glades lot (Glades End, corner of Gannett Rd & Glades Rd)
CostFree with valid beach stickerSpaces~4, plus dedicated handicap parking
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
Benches
Benches along the concrete walkway connecting Glades Rd to the beach.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Minot Beach in Scituate open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). 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 Beach?
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 Beach?
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.
Can you swim at Minot Beach?
Yes. Minot Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Minot Beach?
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 window, and at all other times of year. Owners must clean up…
Is there an entry fee at Minot Beach?
No daily/drop-in rate; parking requires a beach sticker. Resident sticker $35/yr (max 4 per household). Non-resident "All Access" sticker $350/yr, valid weekdays only (Mon-Fri, no holidays) at all lots. Reduced-rate non-resident sticker $75/yr for Scituate taxpayers who are not residents. Stickers…
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Minot Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Free with valid beach sticker (no daily/drop-in rate).