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
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
No posted gate hours; dawn-to-dusk is the general town park convention. Beach sticker required on vehicles Memorial Day-Labor Day.
From Memorial DaySeason
Beach itself open access year-round; parking lot requires a beach sticker Memorial Day (5/25/26) through Labor Day (9/7/26); lifeguards on duty mid-June through Labor Day.
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… checked Jul 14, 2026
Accessibility
Mobi-Mat at the beach entrance for handicap access; 2 handicap parking spots; convenience store within walking distance.
Lifeguard
DCR/town lifeguards on duty mid-June through Labor Day (approx. 30 lifeguards hired seasonally townwide).
Off duty · back mid-JuneDogs
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…
Allowed now · ban starts June 15Managed 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
Sand Hills Beach lot
CostFree with valid beach sticker (no daily/drop-in rate)Spaces~24
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
Worth knowing
- The beach visibly narrows at high tide, more so than most of the town's other beaches.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Sand Hills Beach in Scituate open today?
Sand Hills 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.
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 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 Sand Hills 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 Sand Hills Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Sand Hills Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Sand Hills 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 Sand Hills 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 Sand Hills Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Free with valid beach sticker (no daily/drop-in rate).