Preston Beach is an ocean beach in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Sticker: $25 resident / $10 senior (65+), in person only; no daily fee
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostSticker: $25 resident / $10 senior (65+), in person only; no daily feeStickerSwampscott recreation parking sticker
Sticker required to park on the northbound side of Atlantic Avenue to the Marblehead line. No lifeguard.
Common questions
Is Preston Beach in Swampscott open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-17). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Preston Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Sticker: $25 resident / $10 senior (65+), in person only; no daily fee). Sticker required to park on the northbound side of Atlantic Avenue to the Marblehead line. No lifeguard.