Dane Street Beach
Beverly, MA
Dane Street Beach is a small Beverly Harbor beach with lifeguards in summer, a ramp down to the sand, and a playground with a dual swing set. Free street parking and calm harbor water make it a family favorite. The location keeps things low key compared with the bigger park nearby.
A friendly, accessible beach that is easy with kids, though limited space and street parking fill up on hot days.
How we score beachesFree street parking fills on hot days, so try a weekday morning. Dogs are prohibited between 7:30 am and 7:30 pm on Beverly beaches.
Free street parking is available near the beach, with two designated handicap spaces in the parking lot.
A ramp leads down to the beach, and about a third of the benches sit along accessible pathways.
Dogs are prohibited from Beverly's city beaches and parks between 7:30 am and 7:30 pm.
Lifeguards work in summer, and harbor water stays calm and a bit warmer than the open ocean. Shoulder season days are quiet.
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