White Horse Beach
White Horse Beach
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  • ShipsGalley
    Plymouth, Massachusetts59 contributions
    PUBLIC BEACH?
    Okay without giving a history lesson let's put a few things to rest... White Horse Beach is mostly a private beach with limited access and virtually no parking for nonresidents. The "Public" portion of the beach is only about 400 yards long with lifeguard stands (in season), the rest of the 2 mile beach is private down to the water's edge at mean high tide - think of everything northwest of the creek as private w/o lifeguards. The town of Plymouth (recent staff) has always pushed people toward WHB to alleviate the strain on Long Beach with out knowing the dynamics of the area. WHB was mostly summer folks without cars, so cottage owners were not consulted on proposals proffered by the year round residents. The town has also ignored the original premise for building on the ocean side of Taylor Ave, thus causing the shanty town (AKA The Sands) that clutters the beach east of the creek. Your question about "Car required", if you can park you'll have to walk 100+ yards and if you have a much cherished parking spot you might stay in excess of 3 hours. Another consideration: The beach offers no shade and the water is about 55-60 degrees in the summer.
    Visited January 2017
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 4, 2017
  • Meghan S
    1 contribution
    Residents only
    Beach was nice but closed to non-Plymouth residents and a police were checking IDs and stopping out of state plates
    Visited August 2020
    Traveled solo
    Written August 8, 2020
  • Kimberly L
    Whitinsville, Massachusetts78 contributions
    before the bridge peaceful beach
    I like it here.lived here in my teens.clean and pretty and simple.great for beach lovers who want a peaceful beaching spot.no bridoes to wait hours to cross.the lighthouse is great too and plymouth is right around the corner for great seafood and fun dites.Attttt
    Visited July 2016
    Traveled with family
    Written April 29, 2017
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Marc K
Hudson, NY4 contributions
Jun 2021
SAD, It’s called a public Beach but the public cannot use due to no parking. Parking restrictions keep the public out of the beach.

Sad, after 50 years going to WB, we can no longer go on the beach for vacation, a family tradition coming to an end.
Written June 27, 2021
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Barbara H
Utica, NY24 contributions
Jul 2021
Thought we found a great beach to spend a few hours at until we got back to our parked car. $50 parking ticket, when there was clearly NO SIGNAGE stating could not park here. The town of Plymouth likes to stick it to the tourists by these entrapment ploys...unfortunate because the tourists pour a lot of money into your town!! Disappointed visitor
Written July 24, 2021
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Dana S
1 contribution
Aug 2019 • Family
The only bad thing I can say about this trip is I’m sad i didn’t come here sooner. Visited a lot towards the end of summer. Lovely beach, really nice place for a walk, take pictures, saw kids playing football/frisbee but quiet enough even if you just want to sit and read a book, ran into nice friendly people everywhere. Will definitely be my main beach next summer. 5 stars!
Written January 11, 2020
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Alyssa
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Friends
I would rate a zero if I could. This beach used to be opened to the public but now it’s strictly a resident only beach. Not worth the $50 ticket. Day passes aren’t even a thing here. Wont be coming back to Plymouth for my summers.
Written July 29, 2022
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braden c
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Family
You will be given a parking ticket regardless of whether or not you park in legal parking. They know you’re from out of town and can do nothing about it.
Written June 8, 2021
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Karen O
Fruita, CO45 contributions
Oct 2018
Great for morning walks with a cup of coffee. Could be difficult to find parking, however we stayed at a private residence with access to the beach. One thing caught me by surprise was when a vehicle was driving the beach and had a dog running behind. I guess the dog needed more exercise than the human
Written October 22, 2018
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Angela S
Worcester, MA86 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
There’s a reason this beach isn’t listed on the town of Plymouth beach list or chamber of commerce list. It’s a beach yes, has a few public access points the size of an alley, three portable toilets on the beach... put no public parking.
We went on a damp night and couldn’t believe all the no parking signs.
Unless you are renting a house in this neighborhood I can’t imagine going here on a sunny warm day!

Nice area just not really a tourist attraction.
Written August 11, 2018
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nothguots
Canton, MA1 contribution
Jul 2018 • Friends
Absolutely no parking and walking to the beach takes forever!!! No amenities, no restrooms, no food, no alcohol, no barbeques! A few lifeguards, and great white SHARKS!!
Written July 29, 2018
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Marisa G
15 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
Public beach in Plymouth that gets crowded during nice days. The beach is wide and spacious, but definitely noisy/busy during the day and it can be hard to find a good spot. Soft sand, but layers of rocks that are tough to walk on and lots of rocks in the water. The water was too cold to swim (late May) but was refreshing to dip in quickly. No lifeguards on duty, no bathrooms or any kind of public facilities. Very very difficult to find a parking spot (street parking only), but at least it was free to park. Police showed up a couple of times. Overall a beautiful beach with lovely, scenic views, and definitely worth the drive.
Written May 25, 2016
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Brian D
East Hartford, CT1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
Trust me… It’s not worth the $50 ticket. The local police are literally barked across from the “public entrance” to the beach!

What to expect:
1) $50 ticket regardless of where you park.
2) Stones… not sand!
3) White Sharks… No kidding!
4) Dark seaweed patches only a few feet from shore.
5) An overwhelming feeling of not being welcome!
6) A beach that is advertised as public, but simply is not!
Written July 22, 2022
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