Half Moon Beach

Category: Public beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts

Address: 24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Christina Morris

Jul 30, 2022

I absolutely love this beach! It was not super packed. There was plenty of parking and shaded area with trees. The water was so clear I was up to my rib cage and could still see my toes! So much beautiful wildlife and adorable little pirate ship boats sailing off in the distance.

Aye Kay

Jul 12, 2022

Gorgeous, little Beach. Parking reservations required. Only Gloucester residents can get a yearly pass, otherwise it's 21 in advanced. Water is freezing. Lifeguard here. No jumping off rocks into the water allowed (shallow). Sand is soft. Shady areas. People have umbrellas and coolers. No cabanas that I can see. Small tent shelters are up though.

Michael A. Segarra

Jul 1, 2022

Decided to go on a rainy day and enjoy the strength of the sea and spray. Oh what a perfect day. Head to Charlie's first for fortifying soups!

hasnaa soltani

Jun 5, 2022

Great beach.. it's like a little paradise 😍😍

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Questions & Answers

Can you bring dogs?

Kristen Lisi | Aug 30, 2020
Jonathan Ramsundar | Aug 30, 2020

They must be on a leash but yes alot of people bring their dogs

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Does Half Moon beach have a phone number? Does Half Moon Beach have Grilling area?

Elinette Dominguez | Aug 31, 2019
Jonathan Ramsundar | Aug 30, 2020

Yes they have areas with tables and benches you can set up your own grill

Does this beach have closing hours to the public (none residents)? Thanks

Ronaldo Vincent | Aug 30, 2021
Nichole Ciccarelli-Harlow | Aug 30, 2021

It closes at 9:00pm

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Is it open to everyone or only residents?

Elianette Vives | Aug 30, 2020
Kristina Michelle | Aug 30, 2020

I went a few weekends ago and it was open to all then I read they closed it again.

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Is there a pinic area where you can have a grill?

kristen Souza | Aug 30, 2020
Jonathan Ramsundar | Aug 30, 2020

Yes there are alot of concrete tables and benches scattered around and huge bins to throw out hot coals after

Do you have to pay to park here? Does this rule apply to handicapped people?

Rosa Martinez | Aug 31, 2019
Hazel Lapierre | Aug 31, 2019

Yes you have to pay to park at the state park. I am not sure if this applies to the handicapped.

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Do people go striper fishing here and if so how do they do

Logan Letendre | Jul 31, 2022
Lee Dz | Jul 31, 2022

The guys that were fishing said Their lines get snagged alot, but the ones they did catch were beauties.

Can you see the sunrise from the beach?

Cori G | Oct 4, 2021
Evan Thomas | Oct 4, 2021

No. The beach faces due west so the sunrise is on the land side not the water side.

Is it legal to metal detect on this beach? If not, are there any beaches that allow metal detecting in Gloucester?

Noel Jerez | Oct 4, 2021
Sonia Arroyo Ortiz | Oct 4, 2021

I don't know the answer but I've seen people doing it.

Is there handicap parking?

Bonnie Burgess | Aug 30, 2021
Sonia Arroyo Ortiz | Aug 30, 2021

Yes and there is a ramp to get down to the beach

Open to public ? Non residents / parking ???

Lyndsey Peters | Aug 30, 2021
LHF P | Aug 30, 2021

open to the public but need to make a reservation. Parking is free

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Do you have to pay for parking? And if yes how much is it?

moon light | Aug 30, 2021
Justine Dunning | Aug 30, 2021

When we went off season its was free, we went last week before 2pm and it was $20 cash to park.

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Is the beach open in September to state residents?

Mabel Santiago | Aug 30, 2021
Maria Hellen Perez | Aug 30, 2021

I went in August. And I live in Vegas so didn't care to ask. But there is a beautiful part that is always open. The place is absolutely beautiful all around the beach. There is a walk way.

Is this beach open for non residents? And can we go there after 5 pm?

Chetan Arora | Aug 30, 2021
Jennifer Difusco | Aug 30, 2021

I Yes

Is the picnic tables open for all or do we need to reserve it?

Irish May kristine | Aug 30, 2020
Eric B | Aug 30, 2020

They are open for all

Can you grill there

Tainalee Mcdougal | Aug 30, 2020
Andrew Muttiah | Aug 30, 2020

Yes you can in the park. There are grills and spaces and big trash cans to clean up as well.

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Is it just open to residents????

Mark Bouchard | Aug 30, 2020
ajuma ajeucci | Aug 30, 2020

It's open to all. I live in a different town and paid $15 for parking. I suppose for out of state people is the same.

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Is it crowded? Is it safe for swimming?

sihame zbair | Aug 30, 2020
Bruna Azevedo | Aug 30, 2020

It can be crowded, especially in the morning because the sun is in all the beach, during the afternoon starts to get more shadows, because the trees in front of the beach.

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Is there fishing

Donna Mejias | Aug 31, 2019
Stephen crasco | Aug 31, 2019

Yes.

What are some of hotel motel or bed breakfast to stay at around this place

gina urban | Aug 31, 2019
dennis zsolnay | Aug 31, 2019

Rockport another town near by has few places

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Is this beach handicapped accessible?

Cheryl Catavolo | Aug 31, 2019
Courtney touchette | Aug 31, 2019

Theres a ramp leading to the beach

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Are you guys dog friendly??

Alexandria Ayala | Aug 31, 2019
Connie Scott | Jul 31, 2022

As of July 18th, 2022 , are dogs allowed on leashes on the beach

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Is this a public beach or resident only? Is there certain times its not crowded?

kit kat | Aug 31, 2019
Dan Harlow | Aug 31, 2019

Public beech nice playground for younger kids its great

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Does this place allow bbq?

Miranda Wilson | Aug 31, 2019
Saundra Colwell | Aug 31, 2019

yes in the picnic area

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How much to get in

Amber Maciver | Aug 31, 2019
Joe Muze | Aug 31, 2019

Lot closes for fees at 3pm approx. U can park on stacy Blvd. Obey signs!

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Does this beach allow dogs?

Julie Carson | Aug 31, 2019
Lee Ann Bellegarde | Aug 31, 2019

From may 1st on no. September through April only on any Gloucester beach. Also, carry in, carry out policy.

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Can u kayak from this beach? Thank you.

Pamela Chaves | Aug 31, 2019
Cory Frisco | Aug 31, 2019

You can... getting your boat the water will be a challenge. I would recommend kayacking to this location to take a break and climb the rocks at the park... it is an easy beach to dock. There isn't much in the way of a boat launch or amenities; pretty much just a statue.

How much to park if ur from out of state

lucy baker | Aug 31, 2018
Randall Smith | Aug 31, 2018

It was only $10 last Wednesday

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What time it open & close

Lourdes Asia | Aug 31, 2018
Randall Smith | Aug 31, 2018

Yes sun set

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How much to park and get in coming from fall river

Rachel Rae | Aug 31, 2018
sxoth queen | Aug 31, 2018

Its $20 to park for non residents

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Is there free parking?

Marien Andujar Ortega | Aug 31, 2018
AMY DEBONA | Aug 31, 2019

Is this handicap accessible

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