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 14, 2026
- WhereIpswich, Massachusetts
- CostTicketed / paid
- Parking$25–35/day, sells out
- AmenitiesRestrooms · Showers · Lifeguard · Wheelchair accessible
Parking at Crane Beach
$25–35/day, sells out. Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Crane Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.
Check Crane Beach parking on the live map →Conditions & tides
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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, so you can check before you drive over.
- 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. Tap it on the live map for current conditions and recent photos.