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Singing Beach

Famous for sand that squeaks underfoot; nonresident parking is essentially nil, so most visitors ride the commuter rail from Boston and walk the half-mile down.

Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026

About Singing Beach

Singing Beach is a paid or ticketed family beach in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. On-site you'll find restrooms, lifeguard.

Parking at Singing Beach

Resident-only lot — take the train. BeachMap shows Singing Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.

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Conditions & tides

Singing 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 80°F, and it's reliably beach weather June to August. Tap Singing Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.

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Singing Beach: FAQ

Is there parking at Singing Beach?
Resident-only lot — take the train. BeachMap shows Singing Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Is Singing Beach free?
No — Singing Beach is ticketed or paid (Resident-only lot — take the train).
What's at Singing Beach?
Singing Beach has restrooms, lifeguard.

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