Half a mile of coarse, hard-packed sand a short walk from downtown Scituate Harbor, with the town's biggest beach lot behind it. It draws a mixed crowd of harbor-side walkers and beachgoers, and it's the one Scituate beach where a non-resident can still buy a same-day pass.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free with valid beach sticker (no daily/drop-in rate)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
No posted gate hours; dawn-to-dusk is the general town park convention. Beach sticker required on vehicles Memorial Day-Labor Day.
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Lifeguard
DCR/town lifeguards on duty mid-June through Labor Day (approx. 30 lifeguards hired seasonally townwide).
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…
Managed by
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)
Peggotty Beach lot
Access points along this beach
Seasonal access mat
Mobi-Mat style mat laid seasonally from the lot to the sand.
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Portable toilets at the beach
Common questions
Is Peggotty 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.
Is Peggotty Beach close to restaurants and shops?
Yes - downtown Scituate Harbor, with shops, restaurants, and a hotel, is about a 0.6-mile walk from the beach.
Can a non-resident still buy a day pass at Peggotty?
Yes. The Harbormaster's Office sells a same-day, walk-up "Out of Town" pass for $20, good on Tuesdays and Thursdays only; it can't be bought in advance.
Is there parking at Peggotty, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Free with valid beach sticker (no daily/drop-in rate)). Peggotty Beach lot
Are there restrooms at Peggotty?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Peggotty?
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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