Shining Tides Beach
Mattapoisett, MA
Shining Tides Beach covers 4 acres at 38 Reservation Road in Mattapoisett, with the marsh of Eel Pond just behind it and open water in front. You get a picnic table, a small unpaved lot and a stretch of sand that feels far from the busier harbor beaches. Bring your own shade and settle in.
Quiet, roomy sand with a marsh backdrop, but the lot is small and there are no lifeguards or restrooms listed.
How we score beachesA parking pass is in effect for July and August, so sort it out ahead of time. Outside those months you can usually come and go more easily.
Small unpaved lot; a parking pass is required July through August.
Unpaved lot to soft sand, no lifeguards or amenities beyond a picnic table. Not ADA accessible.
No dogs are allowed.
Mornings and evenings bring birdlife from the marsh, and midday in July is best for swimming. Off season it is a peaceful walking beach.
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