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Long Beach (over-sand / 4x4)

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What is Long Beach (over-sand / 4x4) like?

The wild outer barrier-beach spit reaching toward the Plymouth Harbor lighthouse, open to permitted over-sand 4x4 vehicles. A quiet stretch prized for long shoreline walks, surf casting and shorebird habitat, with no lifeguards or services.

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Long Beach (over-sand / 4x4)

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Plymouth Long Beach, off Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360

Rules from Town of Plymouth Long Beach 4-by-4 Sticker Information (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

When should you go?

Best time to go

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Wind7 mphFrom the W
Water61°FWaves 1.6 ft
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What’s there?

Faces
Not noted
Water
Deep
Current
Surf, strong current
Restrooms
Not noted
Food
Not noted
Lifeguards
Not noted
Parking
Resident sticker only
Dogs
Allowed (leashed)
Fishing
Not noted
Kayak / SUP
Not noted

What should you know before you go?

Parking

Over-sand vehicle access by 4x4 permit only; managed by the Department of Energy & Environment (Environmental Management), not the Recreation Division

Stickers and fees

Long Beach 4x4 over-sand sticker $70 ($45 senior/handicap), valid through Dec 31; buy online via City Hall Systems at plymouth-ma.gov or at the Treasurer/Collector's Office, Town Hall, 26 Court Street (508-322-3432)

Dogs

Allowed (leashed)

Best for

Shelling, Surf & Waves, Walking

Where is it?

Plymouth Long Beach, off Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360.

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Plan your beach day

Long Beach (over-sand / 4x4)

Get directions (opens in a new tab)

Plymouth Long Beach, off Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360

Rules from Town of Plymouth Long Beach 4-by-4 Sticker Information (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

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    Free parkingDogs: allowed (leashed)

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    Sticker or daily feeDogs: allowed (leashed)

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    CCC Visited · Verified 2026-10-05

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    Resident sticker onlyDogs: allowed (leashed)

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    Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-19

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    Sticker or daily feeDogs: allowed (leashed)

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    Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-19

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    Freshwater Pond

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    Sticker or daily feeDogs: allowed (leashed)

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    Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-19

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    Sticker or daily feeDogs: allowed (leashed)

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    Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-19

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