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Wingaersheek Beach

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West Gloucester, Gloucester
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    Rachel D.
    "... for kids, shallow at low tide, make sure to arrive early, parking lots..."(3 Tips)
    Andrea D.
    "great beach for kids."(2 Tips)
    Jennifer R.
    "This has to be the best beach in New England!"(2 Tips)
    Cathy R.
    "Parking lot fills up fast especially on the weekends."(2 Tips)
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  • Andrea D.
    Andrea DAugust 15, 2011
    great beach for kids. shallow waters are great for exploring. we spotted a crab shedding its shell, a baby lobster, lots of shrimp. pretty views. beware: it's crowded & parking's expensive!
  • Cathy R.heart icon on user image
    Cathy RiceJuly 7, 2015
    Perfect small beach for small kids! Tiny waves (ripples!) for kids Soft sandt! Arrive EARLY! Parking lot fills up fast especially on the weekends. They have bathrooms,outside showers and a snack bar.
  • Geoff A.
    Geoff A.August 9, 2014
    The best beach in Gloucester. Nice clean water, no shells or rocks, and when it's low tide you can walk at least a thousand feet out before it gets more than two feet deep.
  • Cathy R.heart icon on user image
    Cathy RiceJuly 7, 2015
    I have been going here for over 50 years--4 generations!! My parents brought me here when I was a kid, I brought my kids here and now bring my granddaughter here! Best Beach Ever!!
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    Hakim NadimeAugust 31, 2015
    One of my favorite beaches in new England! I come here to relax, listen to music, and read ☺
  • Tracy S.heart icon on user image
    Tracy StewartJuly 3, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Best beach in the area. Watch out for the seagulls tho. Don't leave anything out. They're merciless!
  • Carlos H.heart icon on user image
    Carlos HiguerosAugust 3, 2015
    Clean. Park gets full fast. Get there early.
  • Tracy S.heart icon on user image
    Tracy StewartJuly 3, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Beautiful sand. Very friendly. Good attentive lifeguards.
  • Meg S.
    Meg StoltAugust 16, 2013
    Sand bar! And lots of stuff to explore! Loved it here !
  • Rachel D.heart icon on user image
    Rachel DonovanJuly 10, 2012
    great beach for kids, shallow at low tide, make sure to arrive early, parking lots fill up.
  • Ellen C.heart icon on user image
    Ellen CavalierJuly 31, 2014
    Parking after 3:00 is only $10! Peaceful and beautiful!
  • Mimi
    MimiJuly 18, 2013
    Very buggy and lots of crabs in the way. Oh almost forgot.....too many kids! Def not a repeat for me.
  • Constantin W.heart icon on user image
    Constantin WJuly 6, 2019
    Very nice white sands and a shallow sea!
  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric ScottApril 3, 2021
    Go at low tide and check out the tide pools
  • Stephanie H.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie HJuly 1, 2016
    Gorgeous sunset views
  • Stacey N.
    Stacey NelsonJuly 15, 2011
    Great beach! $20 weekly, $25 weekend parking fee. Worth every last penny!
  • Where's Alice Bliss?
    Where's Alice Bliss?January 9, 2012
    Book Crosser Wingaersheek brought a copy of "Alice Bliss" here on August 15th! Read it and follow the journey at www.wheresalicebliss.com
  • Alex K.heart icon on user image
    Alex KasemirAugust 30, 2016
    Super crowded so walk away from the crowds towards the boats
  • Mark C. F.
    Mark C. FriedelJuly 12, 2015
    Just bribe the parking officer. Works 10/10.
  • Jennifer R.
    Jennifer ReeseAugust 9, 2012
    This has to be the best beach in New England!
  • Martha S.
    Martha SperryOctober 12, 2009
    Been here 50+ times
    get there early during the summer - it fills up fast. or go off season, best time to be there
  • jill R.
    Absolutely gorgeous beach, rivals Good Harbor.
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    AliNovember 28, 2017
    Stunning place.
  • John M.
    John MaverJune 30, 2013
    Be mobile - the tide moves far and fast
  • Tony P.heart icon on user image
    Tony PaoliniJuly 11, 2015
    Awesome family beach
  • Heather R.
    Heather RyanJuly 18, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    On the weekends you need to arrive by 10am or you will likely be turned away and told to comeback at 1
  • PK S.
    PK ShiuAugust 6, 2011
    Cash only, $2 fee ATM otherwise , welcome to the last century
  • Anthony
    AnthonyJuly 6, 2010
    Free parking after 330 during the week. Or else it is 20 bucks.
  • Mimi
    MimiAugust 19, 2013
    Very buggy. Not a repeat for me.
  • Coco
    CocoDecember 11, 2011
    great rollerblade route!
  • Kirsten S.
    Kirsten SmithOctober 15, 2011
    Dog Friendly
  • J. Mike R.
    J. Mike RemyJuly 5, 2010
    Free parking after 5
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    MarinaAugust 10, 2015
    Lugar maravilhoso!
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