The smallest of Scituate's six beaches, backed by a seawall and reached down a set of concrete stairs at Jericho and Turner Roads. It narrows fast at high tide, and the tiny lot means it's usually the first beach in town to fill on a summer weekend.
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
781-545-8738 · WebsiteGetting in
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)
Sand Hills Beach lot
Access points along this beach
Seawall stairs
A full set of concrete stairs built into the seawall at Jericho & Turner Rds.
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Portable toilets at the beach
Common questions
Is Sand Hills 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.
How early do I need to arrive at Sand Hills Beach to get a parking spot?
It's the smallest lot in town at just 24 spaces (2 handicap), so it fills fastest of Scituate's six beaches on summer weekends - plan to arrive early or have a backup beach in mind.
Are there restrooms at Sand Hills?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Sand Hills?
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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