Notable beach · Essex, Massachusetts

Long Point

Long Point is a beach in Essex, Massachusetts.

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Long Point: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Long Point

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Long Point: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Long Point — distance from nearby cities

    Nearest towns: places near Newburyport (9 km) · places near Rowley (10 km) · places near Salisbury (11 km)

    Coordinates: 42.76846, -70.81512. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Long Point?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Long Point?

    Nearby: First Presbyterian Church (church, 8 km), First Religious Society (attraction, 8 km), Sandy Point State Reservation (sanctuary, 10 km), Crane Beach (beach, 12 km), Hamlin Reservation (sanctuary, 14 km), Bartlett Museum, Inc. (museum, 16 km).

    Is Long Point worth visiting?

    Long Point is listed as a notable beach in Massachusetts on Spotwander.