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Singing Beach
4.5★ · 1,698 Google ratings · Manchester-by-the-Sea, New York
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 50 ft away · about 120 spaces
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
9am to 7pm
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes
Water
67°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
9 ft range today
Length
775 yd of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Singing Beach
1
1Parking120 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Parking fee
Non-Resident Parking at the Singing Beach Parking Lot April 15-June 15: Resident ONLY parking with a valid resident parking sticker. June 15 - Labor Day (9/7): Non-resident parking is permitted on a limited basis Monday - Friday for $35, as space allows and when a beach attendant is on duty. manchester.ma.us, 2026/09
Who may park
Residents by sticker, visitors pay manchester.ma.us, 2026/09
Dogs
Dogs are permitted on Singing Beach October 15 - April 15. Dog owners must always clean up after their dog - no excuses! Dog owners must maintain effective verbal control of their dogs and always be able to see their dogs when they are off-leash. Dogs must wear a collar with identification at all times and be licensed and vaccinated. manchester.ma.us, 2026/09
Season
The facility is typically open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. manchester.ma.us, 2026/09
Perfect for small children and families
The beach is small and manageable with gentle waves, soft sand, and adequate facilities for changing and snacks.
Use the commuter rail to avoid parking
The MBTA train from Boston North Station reaches Manchester in under an hour with a 15-20 minute walk.
Arrive early on summer weekends
Only 450 visitor parking spots exist and the lot fills by late morning on hot days.
Bring cash for entrance fees
The beach charges $10 per person walk-on fee during summer season, payable at the gate.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
65°F · fog
Water
67°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.1 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:37 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:26 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:22 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 119 Beach St, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944
🅿 Parking 50 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Singing Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 50 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Singing Beach?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Singing Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Singing Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
