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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.

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Top tasks

Search for beaches by name, city, town or zip code  Find accessible beaches  Waterfront Services at DCR-Managed Swimming Locations 

All other tasks

Purchase an Annual Parking Pass for Massachusetts State Parks  Swim Safe Massachusetts 

What you need to know

Beach wheelchairs  Beach water quality  Pet waste and bathing beaches 

Contact Information

Address

Main Office
State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza | Suite 6620 , Boston, MA 02116
Directions 

Phone

Main Office Call Department of Conservation and Recreation, Main Office at (617) 626-1250

Open M-F 9am-5pm

Online

Email Department of Conservation and Recreation at mass.parks@mass.gov
DCR Office Address and Phone Listing 
DCR Public Records Request 

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