Rated Top Ten Family Beach National Geographic 2011 US beaches. Now that is a rave! More

Great beach for walking. Water can be cold and Greenhead season can be tough but still a wonderful beach for walking, sunning and just relaxing More

Such a beautiful beach right in MA. The price is a bit high, but there is tons of space to lounge on the beach. Check it out off season when the weather is still warm and you can bring your dog and pay less to enter. Would recommend going at least once. Have lived on the North Shore half my... More

Check online to make sure you're avoiding the sand flies. The other 49 weeks a year it is gorgeous. More

Having grown up in Ipswich. we as locals always referred to this beach as Crane's Beach. It is a beautiful beach with long boardwalks. A wonderful family beach. You can go for very long walks whether you go left or right. Bring a beach umbrella and a picnicand plan to spend a whole day. Weekends are crowded. Entrance fees are... More

Located in Ipswich,be prepared for cold water but if you like Fried Clams stop anywhere here or in Essex More

It doesn't get any more beautiful ... clean, well managed, great for kids and adults, alike. More

Highly recommend visiting Crane Beach during any season. Absolutely beautiful coastline with walking trails, sand dunes, wildlife, dogs/horses permitted (in certain areas) and a small entry fee that funds all this goodness throughout the year. We visited on a sunny Sunday to kick off 2012 and enjoyed a daredevil pilot in a red plane showing off his/her skills overhead--a local... More

Beautiful stretches of pure white sand and sandunes. The water is cold and bring plenty of sun screen for sunny days. Parking is pricey. A nice spot for a family day at the beach and picnic More