offered by
Department of Conservation & Recreation
related to
Swimming
Recreational Saltwater Fishing

Saltwater Ocean Beaches

Find ocean beaches along the Atlantic Coast

DCR offers swimming at ocean beaches that span the Atlantic coastline. If getting wet isn’t appealing, come out to explore the shoreline and feel the cool ocean breeze. Experience amazing sunrises as well as magnificent views from Salisbury Beach to Horseneck Beach.

Dogs are not allowed on any DCR ocean beaches between April 1 and September 15.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Search for beaches by name, city, town or zip code 
Find accessible beaches 

All other tasks

Get a parking pass for Massachusetts state parks 

What you need to know

Beach wheelchairs 
Beach water quality 
Pet waste and bathing beaches 

Contact Information

Phone

(617) 626-4972

Locations

Find saltwater ocean beaches

Location Details

Related Services

Additional Resources

Waterfront/lifeguard services schedule - 2018 (XLSX 30.19 KB)
Parking fee locations & schedule (PDF 19.3 KB)
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