BeachMapCrane Beach
Four miles of white sand backed by protected dunes — the North Shore’s marquee beach, and the lot routinely fills and closes by late morning on hot weekends.
Ipswich, Massachusetts · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026
- WhereIpswich, Massachusetts
- CostTicketed / paid
- Parking$25–35/day, sells out
- AmenitiesRestrooms · Showers · Lifeguard · Wheelchair accessible
About Crane Beach
Crane Beach is a paid or ticketed family beach in Ipswich, Massachusetts. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.
Parking at Crane Beach
$25–35/day, sells out. BeachMap shows Crane Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Check Crane Beach parking on the live map →Conditions & tides
Crane Beach is an easygoing, family-friendly beach for swimming and sandcastle weather. In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 82°F, and it's reliably beach weather June to September. Tap Crane Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.
Open Crane Beach on the map →Crane Beach: FAQ
- Is there parking at Crane Beach?
- $25–35/day, sells out. BeachMap shows Crane Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
- Is Crane Beach free?
- No — Crane Beach is ticketed or paid ($25–35/day, sells out).
- What's at Crane Beach?
- Crane Beach has restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.