plum cove beach

I was born in Gloucester and now in my 40's I visited Plum Cove for the first time. Beautiful beach. Clean and calm water, I could almost fall asleep floating...

This is a nice little beach.. It was very quiet and there were not too many people. I was there on Labor Day and it was still un crowded.

Quiet, serene, beautiful. This is the place to watch the sunset when visiting Cape Ann. A beautiful little cove, bordered by granite shores on each side - with a sandy beach in between - a perfect setting for your Cape Ann sunset pictures. Bring a bottle of wine, a couple beach chairs and sit back and enjoy the experience - what a way to end your day - magical...

There isn't much parking but we stayed within walking distance. It was not crowded at all. It seems that is was not well known as the other beaches so its a nice place to spend a quiet afternoon.

Small cove, not crowded. Visited here because my wife's family used to vacation here in the summer when they were kids. The cousins met us and we visited the old cottage on Rowley Shore drive (still there) and took pix on the rocks in Plum Cove to compare to pix from 40-50 years ago.

Plum Cove Beach is a little beach with a cove which is ideal for small children as you can never lose sight of them and the waters are very calm and safe.At dusk, the sunsets are absolutely beautiful and it's a great time for couples to sit quietly and absorb the unbelievable colors.The one thing you should know is there is "sticker parking only" here until 5:00 p.m. during the summer months.The nice thing about it, too, is there isn't any walking to get on the beach so if you have an elderly or handicapped companion with you, it is very accessible. This beach is never crowded.Plum Cove Beach is a bit out of the way of the downtown area but so worth the extra ten minutes to get there.Hope you enjoy your next sunset viewing at Plum Cove.

This is a gorgeous beach that is tiny but a gem. The water is refreshingly brisk, and filled with sea life. I've found crabs, lobsters, hermit crabs, and even fish swimming by the shoreline here. The parking is resident only though I don't think that's enforced later in the day. I've seen lifeguards on weekends, but sometimes there are none on weekdays. Wonderful for little kids, bring a bucket and net!

Plum Cove Beach is not as big as the other touristy Gloucester beaches, but in many respects it's better. When I visit, I try to get there early because while it's not well known amongst tourists that flock to the city during the summer, it is well known to locals and tends to fill up. Plus there is limited parking (and you need a Gloucester beach sticker so you'll have to find other parking if not a local). The beach is really nice. Soft sand, lots of rocks decorating the landscape. The swimming is great. There are several rocks not too far out that act as a great buffer between you and the open sea (or at least it feels like it!). The last time I visited, there was a lifeguard on duty and they were very friendly, interacting with the kids and keeping a good watch. The beach is much smaller than the other beaches in the area so you never feel nervous about going in the water and leaving your towel and if you have children it's much easier to keep on eye on them.

Wow this is such a beautiful beach. Surrounded everywhere with views of rocks, ocean and sky. Lifeguard in summer. Late kayaking here too. The most amazing sunsets can be viewed here while enjoying dinner.

Great place to watch the sunset, kid friendly and clean.

This tiny, picturesque beach is for Gloucester residents. It has an amazing tide height and changes dramatically at low tide. It is a great place for little kids and strollers, parking is on street or across street and at low tide it's a great place to search for sea glass.

Plum Cove is a small beach with a few too many pebbles underfoot. However, it's small enough (like a little inlet) to supervise children without those moments of panic. The views across Ipswich Bay are fantastic. My niece & nephew enjoyed exploring here so much, among the rocks, that they'd request it over Good Harbor or Wingaersheek, two mammoth Gloucester beaches.