A small rocky beach next to Coughlin Park on Bay View Avenue, in the flight path of planes descending into Logan. This is more a view-and-park spot than a swimming beach; people come for the scenery and the adjacent park rather than the water.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Season
Open to the public year-round; no gate
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed and under control on town property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
Town of Winthrop
617-846-1852 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Bay View Avenue street end
Details unconfirmed
Bay View Avenue street end
Spacesstreet parking, small
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Grandview Beach in Winthrop 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.
Is there parking at Grandview Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Bay View Avenue street end
What rules should I know at Grandview Beach?
Rocky bottom makes this a poor swimming spot compared to Winthrop's sandier beaches; go for the view rather than a swim.
Can you swim at Grandview Beach?
Yes. Grandview 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 Grandview Beach?
Dogs must be leashed and under control on town property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.