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Beloved for its wide crescent and the low-tide sandbar to Salt Island, with daily lifeguards in season. City updates outline carry-in/carry-out rules and nonresident parking reservations; frequently recommended by Cape Ann travel editors.
Soft sand, clear water, and island reachable at low tide
99 Thatcher Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930 Get directions
Hotel · Gloucester
Oceanfront rooms with balconies, heated pool, and cafe
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Seafood restaurant · Gloucester
Huge portions of fresh, delicious seafood & Italian dishes BYOB
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Bakery · Gloucester
Authentic Italian pastries, cannoli, coffee, and gelato.
Rooftop bar, ocean views, fresh seafood, nautical rooms
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Restaurant · Gloucester
Seafood & seasonal dishes with harbor views; Barbara Lynch's creations
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Beach · Gloucester
Shallow, glassy water, tide pools, and granite outcrops
Breakfast restaurant · Gloucester
Classic diner serving huge portions of American fare
Fresh, local seafood & pasta with harbor views.
Motel · Gloucester
Direct beach access with ocean views and kitchenettes
Italian deli, bakery, and grocery with sandwiches, pastries