Wingaersheek Beach, Massachusetts, United States

4.5 (318 reviews) Spent Ranking #3 in Cape Ann Beaches

Like a wink from heaven

Twice in the past, before Gloucester wisely adopted an online parking reservations system for the summer high season, I waited in stop-and-go traffic hoping in vain to get to this famous beach, but ultimately ran out of time and had to turn around on both occasions. I eventually had a chance to visit in early December, at sunset. The long wait was worth it. While the many summer services on this beach were closed, of course, the stirring beauty of the flat rippled sandy shoreline, stretching in dusky majesty toward the Annisquam Lighthouse on the horizon in one direction, and the North Shore coastline on the other, knows no season. A cold wind was blowing steadily, but nonetheless there was a scattering of intrepid beach visitors, each seemingly taking in the wondrous show in reverent silence. In this rarefied setting, a brief flash of surrendering sunlight on a distant window was like a wink from heaven.
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Address

, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States.

Website

http://gloucester-ma.gov/index.aspx?nid=299

Current local date and time now

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 15:20

User Ratings

4.5 based on (318 reviews)

Excellent
72%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%

Reviews

  • 5Dana W 5:00 PM Jul 29, 2022
    Amazing!!
    This was our 2nd stop when arrive into Mass, driving from Boston to Portland. We arrived at 2:30 not realizing we needed passes WHOOPS lucky for us the attendants departed around 3:30 and we were able to park and enjoy the beach. We had just enough time to make a quick stop at the local store to grab snacks, beverages and believe it or not an awesome book for $1! Sand is so soft, water is clear and the rocks are amazing to explore. The tide was going out while we were there, amazing to see the beach become massive as the water went out. We only went about knee deep since it was COLD- We are use to the more Southern Maryland area beach’s. There was a gelato stand and food area and porta potty’s. Very clean beach! Highly recommend for all ages. We had 3 generations and all were happy! That’s hard to do!
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  • 5ldtc2 5:00 PM Aug 16, 2021
    Beautiful
    This is definitely a beautiful, white sand beach with WARM water which was crystal clear and no waves. There is no choice except to use the parking lot there which as of this date was $30 cash only. They do provide clean restrooms.

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