10 Best Beaches in Gloucester

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This beach is suited for people who love to stroll on the soft and velvety sand.

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Half Moon Beach is considered to be one of the best beaches in Gloucester for couples.

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The beautiful beach with clear water and soft sand of this beach attracts tourists.

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This beach's sand is soft and the water is calm, making it perfect for kids.

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Cressy's Beach is known for its wonderful view of Gloucester Harbor natural.

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Neil's Beach At the eastern point of Gloucester, a small piece of sand glistening during high tide attracts tourists.

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The beach is fringed with charming summer cottages, well protected from the elements by cement retaining gates.

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One of the most spectacular beaches in New England, and very popular with Bostonians.

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Front Beach This gorgeous beach is located in neighboring Rockport, about 5.6 miles northeast of Gloucester.

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This laid-back beach can be reached in about a 14-minute drive from the city of Gloucester.

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10 Best Beaches in Gloucester

This beach is suited for people who love to stroll on the soft and velvety sand.

1. Good Harbor Beach

Half Moon Beach is considered to be one of the best beaches in Gloucester for couples.

2. Half Moon Beach

The beautiful beach with clear water and soft sand of this beach attracts tourists.

3. Pavilion Beach

This beach's sand is soft and the water is calm, making it perfect for kids.

4. Plum Cove Beach

Cressy's Beach is known for its wonderful view of Gloucester Harbor natural.

5. Cressy's Beach

Neil's Beach At the eastern point of Gloucester, a small piece of sand glistening during high tide attracts tourists.

6. Niles Beach

The beach is fringed with charming summer cottages, well protected from the elements by cement retaining gates.

7. Long Beach

One of the most spectacular beaches in New England, and very popular with Bostonians.

8. Singing Beach, Manchester-By-The-Sea

Front Beach This gorgeous beach is located in neighboring Rockport, about 5.6 miles northeast of Gloucester.

9. Front Beach, Rockport

This laid-back beach can be reached in about a 14-minute drive from the city of Gloucester.

10. Pebble Beach, Rockport