Fisherman's Beach
Swampscott, MA
Fisherman's Beach is the working waterfront beach on Humphrey Street in Swampscott, with a pier, a boat launching ramp, and sailing programs. Boaters and swimmers share the harbor, and weekend lifeguards cover the beach from late June to mid August. The Fish House stands beside the lot.
A real working waterfront beach with free street parking is a local favorite, though boat traffic shares the water.
How we score beachesFree street parking on Humphrey Street works without a sticker. The lot next to the Fish House needs a sticker from 5 am to 3 pm.
Street parking on Humphrey Street is free and needs no sticker. A sticker is required in the lot next to the Fish House during peak hours.
The beach is right beside Humphrey Street with a pier and ramp, so the route from the curb is short and mostly flat.
Dogs are allowed October 1 to May 20 and must be leashed to the high water mark.
Summer weekends bring boaters and sailing students. Fall harbor light is lovely.
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