A hidden gem of the Coolidge Reservation, Magnolia Beach is located a short walk from the main entrance (about a half mile walk). From Coolidge Reservation, just take a left by the bridge off the main trail and you’ll find this sandy paradise. Or, you can access the beach more directly from a lot at the main entrance in the nearby city of Gloucester. Magnolia Beach is a fairly small beach so if you do plan on going, I would plan on getting there early as it must get packed during the summer days.
It was the perfect day for a walk along the beach – low tide, 50 degree weather and the waves were swelling.
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Magnolia Beach is a perfect for dogs and humans. Gigi had fun playing catch.
The sea shells on the beach are very unique.
This house on the hill above the beach must have some great views.
One of the beach goers took advantage of the windy conditions to fly his or her kite.
Attached below is a video of the sights and sounds of the beach during my visit.
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Thank you for letting me know about the video. It should be set to public now. Yes, the clouds were very pretty. It was overcast when I first got there but I lucked out and the sun came out after I had been there for a little while.
What lovely pictures and the video too. I have Gloucester on my radar as the next trip out and I am heartened that after wandering their we can take The Bean for some beach fun (something she has not enjoyed for many years … the response will be interesting!)
Thank you so much! You all will love the beach and Gloucester is wonderful. I will be going there later this year. It’s a great area and there is so much to do there. Google Hammond Castle. I was going to check it out but it’s not open for tours until April I believe. That looks like a must see. Let me know how your visit goes!
Oh I will – I have to go to Europe for three weeks in late March early April so I may decide to leave Gloucester til I’m back … but then again the wild weather on the coast has it’s lure, I find!
Just to clarify, Magnolia Beach is private and you need a pass to get on. The parking lot in Gloucester is for resident’s only, and you will be issued a ticket, unless you have a Gloucester resident parking permit. No Dogs are allowed on Magnolia Beach year round.
The info provided by the MBC Board of Directors is false and is in fact a violation of Chapter 176, Section 4 of the Massachusetts Acts of 1991 which requires a public on foot, free right-of-passage along the shore between the mean high water line and the extreme low water line. The law places the burden of proof on anyone who tries to exclude or limit the public’s right of passage in an action concerning the exclusion. Anyone who posts an area to limit access unlawfully, can be fined between $20 and $50. Anyone affected by any other interference with the free right of passage such as use of force, fencing or posting of false information may bring a lawsuit for monetary and equitable relief. The attorney general’s office can also bring its own lawsuit or intervene in a town or state lawsuit against anyone who interferes with the free right of passage. Additionally, portions of Magnolia beach are public.
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February 24th, 2016 at 4:09 am
[…] the trail, Magnolia Beach more than made up for it which I will post about very soon…click here to read about my visit to Magnolia […]
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February 24th, 2016 at 6:36 am
Just an FYI – the video is marked private. Love those cloud formations you caught!
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February 24th, 2016 at 11:28 am
Thank you for letting me know about the video. It should be set to public now. Yes, the clouds were very pretty. It was overcast when I first got there but I lucked out and the sun came out after I had been there for a little while.
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February 24th, 2016 at 12:46 pm
Nice pictures and video 🙂
I liked your spin at the final :))
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February 24th, 2016 at 7:12 pm
Thank you! I got dizzy doing that spin! 🙂
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February 24th, 2016 at 10:10 pm
😀
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February 24th, 2016 at 4:16 pm
What lovely pictures and the video too. I have Gloucester on my radar as the next trip out and I am heartened that after wandering their we can take The Bean for some beach fun (something she has not enjoyed for many years … the response will be interesting!)
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February 24th, 2016 at 7:33 pm
Thank you so much! You all will love the beach and Gloucester is wonderful. I will be going there later this year. It’s a great area and there is so much to do there. Google Hammond Castle. I was going to check it out but it’s not open for tours until April I believe. That looks like a must see. Let me know how your visit goes!
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February 24th, 2016 at 7:37 pm
Oh I will – I have to go to Europe for three weeks in late March early April so I may decide to leave Gloucester til I’m back … but then again the wild weather on the coast has it’s lure, I find!
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February 25th, 2016 at 12:26 am
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
NICELY PICTURED!!!!
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February 25th, 2016 at 12:32 am
Thank you very much for the comment and reblog, Jonathan!
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February 25th, 2016 at 12:35 am
GLAD i FIGURED OUT HOW! YOU’RE WELCOME!
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February 25th, 2016 at 12:37 am
It is tricky! Took me a while to figure it out as well.
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February 26th, 2016 at 3:17 am
Nice pictures and video!
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February 26th, 2016 at 3:20 am
Thank you, Heather!
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July 1st, 2016 at 12:28 pm
Just to clarify, Magnolia Beach is private and you need a pass to get on. The parking lot in Gloucester is for resident’s only, and you will be issued a ticket, unless you have a Gloucester resident parking permit. No Dogs are allowed on Magnolia Beach year round.
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July 1st, 2016 at 9:28 pm
Thank you for the clarification!
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July 16th, 2017 at 1:46 am
The info provided by the MBC Board of Directors is false and is in fact a violation of Chapter 176, Section 4 of the Massachusetts Acts of 1991 which requires a public on foot, free right-of-passage along the shore between the mean high water line and the extreme low water line. The law places the burden of proof on anyone who tries to exclude or limit the public’s right of passage in an action concerning the exclusion. Anyone who posts an area to limit access unlawfully, can be fined between $20 and $50. Anyone affected by any other interference with the free right of passage such as use of force, fencing or posting of false information may bring a lawsuit for monetary and equitable relief. The attorney general’s office can also bring its own lawsuit or intervene in a town or state lawsuit against anyone who interferes with the free right of passage. Additionally, portions of Magnolia beach are public.
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July 16th, 2017 at 1:51 am
Thank you for the info, Paul!
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