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Crane Beach, Ipswich

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Beach

Enjoy 6 km (4 mi) of sandy beach, with dunes, clear water, and a maritime pitch pine forest at Crane Beach. Play in the water, sunbathe, or walk the 9 km (5.5 mi) of trails and boardwalks through sand dunes, forest, and salt marsh. A bar, restrooms, showers, and changing facilities are open during peak seasons, and restrooms are available year-round. Crane Beach is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our international travel planner, Ipswich Edition.

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Reviews

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gjrmufc

Love this beach, always clean, and great utilities. Water warms up nice as the summer warms up. I feel like I am on vacation every weekend. Gets busy but not so crowded that it spoils being there. Awe... more »
Betsy K

Beautiful white sand beach that is several miles long! Very crowded nea parking lot, but miles of beach to pick from! Dogs and horses are allowed in the off season! more »
BHthegood

Beautiful beach any season. Very busy during summer, but fun. Fall and spring walks are the best. A real New England gem. more »