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Good Harbor Beach

Dogs are welcome on Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, MA, during the pet-friendly off-season from October 1st to March 31st. Fido can play both on or off-leash in the surf and on the sand during these dates. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the beach from April 1st to September 30th. Visit Website

Or call (978) 281-9785 or email smemhard@gloucester-ma.gov for more information.

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Good Harbor Beach has received a rating of 5.0 out of 5 bones by 4 canine critics on BringFido and 4.5 out of 5 by 706 guests on TripAdvisor.

  • Cindy
    Oct 13, 2024
    Widespread space for dogs to roam freely

    This beach was a dog haven. We happened to be driving by and came across this oasis for our golden retriever. Dogs are off leash and they were able to be truly free to do as they wish from running after tennis balls, hopping the waves in the ocean or chilling in the creek area. No see weed no rocks no trash. We highly recommend this beach to let your dog have one of the best days of their lives.

  • Sarah
    Feb 8, 2023
    Great beach, and a great hotel

    The Cape Ann Motor inn is also dog friendly and directly on the beach. They own the portion of beach in front of the hotel so dogs can use it year round as it is a private section, but it is a very small area and dogs are leashed only there from what I have seen. There is a concrete barrier/ board walk type thing for running and walking with your dog also. The ice cream shop up the street also does dog ice cream cups. If you go here, you cannot leave your dog unattended in the rooms. There is also a small area/park by the parking lot for your dog to toilet. Over all, this is a fantastic place, but please be sure to clean up after your well behaved dog and leash your pet so it’s not ruined for others and their pets.

  • Jessica
    Jun 30, 2021
    Beautiful!

    We got to come here the week of Christmas last year. Met up with friends and their dog. What a beautiful walk! We went early morning but there were still a lot of folks out with dogs. Not everyone had their dogs on leash, so if your dog isn't good with meeting other excited beach pups, just watch out for that.

  • Christopher
    Oct 12, 2019
    Review

    Dogs are allowed IN THE OFF SEASON (September 30th - April 1st per the website referenced above.

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