Gunrock Beach
Hull, MA
Gunrock Beach is a small cove beach at the southern end of Hull that is only reachable at low tide, which is exactly why most visitors never find it. The scenery is good and the crowds are usually thin. It is very much a local beach that rewards those who know the tide chart.
Locals prize its quiet and its tide gated access, but you need timing and a willingness to walk over rocks to enjoy it.
How we score beachesCheck the tide table before you go, and leave before the water comes back up. Access is only possible at low tide.
There is no parking close by. Plan to park in the neighborhood and walk, and follow posted signs.
Reached by walking at low tide, with uneven ground and rocks. Not suited to strollers or wheelchairs.
Summer and early fall are the best times, and calm, low tide days make for the easiest access.
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