Located in Ipswich Massachusetts is the most beautiful beaches I have been to in New England. Crane Beach is located on Argilla Road. If you are a Little Women fan this is where the beach scene was filmed in the lated movie. For many years we went to Plum Island and always wondered about the beach directly across the sound and it is Crane Beach.
Crane beach has some of he most beautiful white sand in New England. The long beach is perfect for walking and exploring.
At low tide the waters are relatively calm due to a sand bar several hundred feet out. This makes it perfect for young children. Like any New England beach the water can be very cold. When we visited in August the water temps were around 59 degrees.
Since we visited during COVID-19 advance reservations were required. Masks were required from the parking lot to your spot on the beach, at the snack shack and rest room. They asked that parties stay 12 feet apart. This is a great beach for walking, swimming and younger children..
While you are here make sure you check out Crane Estate for some area history .
Along with the beautiful views.
This has become of one my families favorite areas to visit.
