Getting Around -- Our private beach and beyond...
Food scene
Walk up the hill to the village of Magnolia, and this is by far the best eatery there
7 locals recommend
Magnolia 525 Tavern
12 Lexington AveWalk up the hill to the village of Magnolia, and this is by far the best eatery there
Whether curbside take-out or when we are back to eat-in dining, the local seafood here is fantastic, as are other dishes and great mixed drinks
18 locals recommend
Cala's Restaurant
7 Beach StWhether curbside take-out or when we are back to eat-in dining, the local seafood here is fantastic, as are other dishes and great mixed drinks
If you are serious about your seafood, this is for you! Also happens to be a good spot for kids and family meals. The vilage of Beverly Farms is quaint and has some nice shops
16 locals recommend
Hale Street
717 Hale StIf you are serious about your seafood, this is for you! Also happens to be a good spot for kids and family meals. The vilage of Beverly Farms is quaint and has some nice shops
Sightseeing
Good old fashioned fried local seafood, fresh off the docks and served family style with rustic harborside scenery. A low-key but very popular eatery
41 locals recommend
Causeway Restaurant
78 Essex AveGood old fashioned fried local seafood, fresh off the docks and served family style with rustic harborside scenery. A low-key but very popular eatery
You will need to bring (and not lose) your walk-on beach passes. Read the House Manual for more details
42 locals recommend
Singing Beach
Beach StYou will need to bring (and not lose) your walk-on beach passes. Read the House Manual for more details
Family farm fun! Stop on the way to Crane Beach and Castle Hill, or just go for picking berries/fruits or buying pies to bake at home
30 locals recommend
Russell Orchards
Family farm fun! Stop on the way to Crane Beach and Castle Hill, or just go for picking berries/fruits or buying pies to bake at home
A spectacular beach for walking the dunes, birdwatching, sunbathing, and swimming in the cool local surf
124 locals recommend
Crane Beach
A spectacular beach for walking the dunes, birdwatching, sunbathing, and swimming in the cool local surf
In addition to walking the spectacular grounds or touring the historic buildings, try planning to attend one of the evening picnic concerts there
43 locals recommend
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
290 Argilla RdIn addition to walking the spectacular grounds or touring the historic buildings, try planning to attend one of the evening picnic concerts there
Neighborhoods
Bounded by rocky shores and famed for the "Wreck of the Hesperus," Magnolia filled up with city folk seeking cool sea breezes starting 150 years ago. The charming walkable village center is a short walk from your door
Magnolia
Bounded by rocky shores and famed for the "Wreck of the Hesperus," Magnolia filled up with city folk seeking cool sea breezes starting 150 years ago. The charming walkable village center is a short walk from your door
Once a mecca for woodworking, later a cultural hotspot city dwellers seeking summertime music, theater, and society with cool breezes a protected natural harbor. Lovely architecture, singing beach, parks, eateries, and friendly people. It is not depressing like the movie "Manchester-by-the-Sea" makes it out to be...
17 locals recommend
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Once a mecca for woodworking, later a cultural hotspot city dwellers seeking summertime music, theater, and society with cool breezes a protected natural harbor. Lovely architecture, singing beach, parks, eateries, and friendly people. It is not depressing like the movie "Manchester-by-the-Sea" makes it out to be...
Gloucester's working waterfront was established by English investors in 1623 to establish "an industrious hive of pious pishermen-farmers flourishing in the salubrious atmosphere of Cape Ann". It's fishing outputs can be enjoyed at local restaurants, or viewed on TV's Wicked Tuna
51 locals recommend
Gloucester
Gloucester's working waterfront was established by English investors in 1623 to establish "an industrious hive of pious pishermen-farmers flourishing in the salubrious atmosphere of Cape Ann". It's fishing outputs can be enjoyed at local restaurants, or viewed on TV's Wicked Tuna
The Essex river meanders through lovely expanses of saltmarshes, and several nice seafood restaurants and a brand new brewpub have gorgeous estuary views. The rich local history has cultivated many antique shops, making Essex like Mecca for shoppers and browsers of fine old items. Also popular is the history of ship building, including a cool active boatcraft museum.
25 locals recommend
Essex
The Essex river meanders through lovely expanses of saltmarshes, and several nice seafood restaurants and a brand new brewpub have gorgeous estuary views. The rich local history has cultivated many antique shops, making Essex like Mecca for shoppers and browsers of fine old items. Also popular is the history of ship building, including a cool active boatcraft museum.