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Sand Hills Beach

179 Turner Rd, Scituate, MA 02066, USA

Town of Scituate: (781) 545-8700

https://www.scituatema.gov/beach-commission/pages/town-of-scituate-beaches

Owned By: Town of Scituate

Scituate’s Sand Hills Beach is a small sandy neighborhood beach that grows narrow at high tide. It is located at the intersection of Jericho and Turner Roads.

FISHING ADVISORY: It’s important to know that some of our fisheries are contaminated with mercury, PFAS and/or other concerning substances. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health maintains an online database with up-to-date advisories regarding fish consumption, sorted by location. We recommend you consult this valuable resource when planning a fishing excursion.

Features

Each year, Scituate sells a limited number of non-resident beach stickers, for Humarock, and for “all access.” For more information, call (781) 545-8718, or visit the town website.

Note: Access to this beach is provided by a full set of concrete stairs, built into the sea wall.

According to the Scituate Visitors Center website, the homes along this beach were featured in the 2023 Oscar-winning film “American Fiction.”

Nearby, check out Old Scituate Light, a historic lighthouse on Cedar Point that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Scituate Light.

This land is within the region of the Massachusett (or Massachuseuk). To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Mattakeeset band of the Massachusett, and the Massachusett tribe at Ponkapoag, both share information on their websites.

Trail Description

No trails, but you can walk on the beach at most tides. (It can be tricky at high tide).

Habitats and Wildlife

Located on Massachusetts Bay.

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179 Turner Rd, Scituate, MA 02066, USA

Historic Site: No

Park: No

Beach: Yes

Boat Launch: No

Lifeguards: Yes

Hours: Dawn to dusk.

Parking: 24 parking spots. Scituate Beach sticker required Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. No fee for off-season parking.

Cost: Free for pedestrians.

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Facilities:

Portable toilets, in season. Trash barrel.

Dogs: Yes, in the off season. Always clean up after your pet!From June 15 to September 15, dogs are not permitted on any town beach between the hours of 10am and 6pm.

Boat Ramp: No

ADA Access: No

Scenic Views: Yes

Waterbody/Watershed: Massachusetts Bay

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