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Good Harbor Beach: Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 3 of 24 attractions in Gloucester
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Activities: picnicking
Attraction type: Beach
Address: Thatcher Rd., Gloucester, MA 01930
Tel: 978-281-9790

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Reviews of Good Harbor Beach

( 7-11 of 11 )
“One of my favorite places!”

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5 of 5 stars
Chicago, IL
Jun 20, 2005
6/6 found this review helpful

Just like the old fashioned paintings of the "shore"! Old sea captain's homes on one side, summer cottages come year round places on the other. Good Harbor beach is wonderful. A deep beach when the tide is low, offering many tide pools for little ones to play in. And when the tide comes in, the surf is cold but fun to play in too! The water is unusually clean and crystal clear...although one year, I was disappointed to find many of the trash receptacles had been removed from the beach and trash was laying all around.
Parking is pricey, $20/day last time I went, and the lot fills up quickly, so get there early. If you're willing to walk, you can park up by the golf course, usually in the shade, for free (only about a 5 minute walk).
My favorite time of day is late in the afternoon, when many are heading home. The sun is still warm and you can lounge in the sand or in the surf, and the kids can play in all the deep holes that have been dug throughout the day. I highly recommend Good Harbor Beach!

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“Love this beach”

Good Harbor Beach

Feb 9, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

I go here at least twice a week durin the summer with all of my friends to play football on the sand and enjoy the sun and nice cool water. I also like the island you can go to when it is low tide, or when it is high tide just swin there

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“Good Harbor Beach or Bust!”

Good Harbor Beach

Aug 25, 2003
11/12 found this review helpful

If you are looking for a relaxing day at the shore - Good Harbor Beach is just what the Doctor ordered! From the white sand to the beautiful emerald green surt - this is definately one of New England's best kept secrets - a diamond in the rough (literally - the beach is a nesseled along the rugged coast of Cape Ann between Gloucester and Rockport, MA ). Beach-goers will enjoy hours of sunbathing on powder white sand, swimming in crystal clear water and for those looking for a mini-adventure, a sandbar connects the beach to a rocky island perfect for exploring! One must check this beach out for themselves to really appreciate it's true beauty.

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“GREAT!”

Good Harbor Beach

Aug 15, 2003
4/6 found this review helpful

Great beach water is cold but it's a great area! Awesome!

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“good harbor beach”

Good Harbor Beach

May 29, 2003
20/20 found this review helpful

I love this beach you will see all ages not to many young kids , not that I mind, families teenagers middle age and seniors a place for everyone, always can find a place to park, I don't mind paying $20 although I think it's pricey but it's worth a days enjoyment. The water is so clean and depending on the tide waves can be alot of fun to body surf.... BUT my only complaint is the rest rooms it's been years I've never seen them upgraded I've never seen soap in the restrooms (are all the workers washing there hands) Why isn't this a priority with hundreds of people passing threw all summer, I hear this from so many friends I don't know why this bothers me but it does alot!! Enjoy

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( 7-11 of 11 )
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Thatcher Rd., Gloucester, MA 01930
Tel: 978-281-9790