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Crane Beach Admissions

Parking and admissions for the Northeast’s most spectacular beach.

 

Crane Beach parking and admissions. Options include day passes, season permits, Members and non-Members.

Get a day pass


Admission: Extended Season rates 

  • Crane Beach Permit Holder: FREE* 
  • Member Car (up to 6 people): $5 
  • Nonmember Car (up to 6 people): $10 
  • Additional car passengers over 6 people: $5 per person 
  • Nonmember Motorcycle/Bicycle/Pedestrian: $5 (FREE for Members & Permit Holders)
  • Nonmember Dog: $5 per dog (FREE for Members & Permit Holders)
  • Horse Trailer Permit Holder: FREE** 

Advance passes for Crane Beach are suggested but not required. You may pay by credit card at the gate. However, if you have an advance pass, you are guaranteed admission for the day of your visit, even if passes sell out.

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Crane Beach Admissions 2021
  • With Parking Sticker Year-Round
  • Members Without Parking Sticker Summer Season
  • Members Without Parking Sticker Extended Seasons
  • Members Without Parking Sticker Off-Season
  • Nonmembers Summer Season
  • Nonmembers Extended Seasons
  • Nonmembers Off-Season

With Parking Sticker Year-Round

YEAR-ROUND
With Parking Sticker

Daily
Car: FREE
Motorcycle: FREE
Bike: N/A
Bus: N/A
Additional Car Passengers over 6 people: $5 (Credit/Debit Card only – NO CASH)

Get a Parking Permit

Members Without Parking Sticker Summer Season

SUMMER SEASON
Third Saturday in May through September 13
And September 19 & 20

Credit/Debit Card only – NO CASH

Weekdays
(up to 6 people per vehicle)
Car: $25
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: FREE
Bus: $100
Additional  Car Passengers over 6 people: $5

Weekends & Holidays
(up to 6 people per vehicle)
Car: $30
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: FREE
Bus: $100
Additional Car Passengers over 6 people: $5

Become a Member Get a Parking Permit

Members Without Parking Sticker Extended Seasons

EXTENDED SEASONS
April through third Friday in May.
September 13 through November 12 (except for September 19, 20)

Credit/Debit Card only – NO CASH

Weekdays
(up to 6 people per vehicle)
Car: $5
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: FREE
Bus: $75
Additional Car Passengers over 6 people: $5

Weekends & Holidays
(up to 6 people per vehicle)
Car: $10
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: FREE
Bus: $75
Additional Car Passengers over 6 people: $5

Become a Member Get a Parking Permit

Members Without Parking Sticker Off-Season

OFF-SEASON
November 12 through March 31, 2021.

Credit/Debit Card only – NO CASH

Daily
Car: $5
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: FREE
Bus: $75

Become a Member Get a Parking Permit

Nonmembers Summer Season

SUMMER SEASON
Third Saturday in May through September 13
And September 19, 20

Credit/Debit Card only – NO CASH

Weekdays
(up to 6 people per vehicle)
Car: $45
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: $5
Bus: $100
Additional Car Passengers over 6 people: $5

Weekends & Holidays
(up to 6 people per vehicle)
Car: $50
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: $5
Bus: $100
Additional Car Passengers over 6 people: $5

Become a Member Get a Parking Permit

Nonmembers Extended Seasons

EXTENDED SEASONS
April through third Friday in May.
September 13 through November 12 (except for September 19, 20)

Credit/Debit Card only – NO CASH

Weekdays
(up to 6 people per vehicle)
Car: $10
Pedestrian: $5
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: $5
Bus: $75
Additional Car Passengers over 6 people: $5

Weekends & Holidays
(up to 6 people per vehicle)
Car: $20
Pedestrian: $5
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: $5
Bus: $75
Additional Car Passengers over 6 people: $5

Become a Member Get a Parking Permit

Nonmembers Off-Season

OFF-SEASON
November 12 through March 31, 2021.

Credit/Debit Card only – NO CASH

Daily
Pedestrian: $5
Car: $10
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: $5
Bus: $75

Become a Member Get a Parking Permit

Horseback Riding

Horseback riding is permitted on Crane Beach 10/1-3/31. The Crane Beach Horse Trailer Permit Program is a Trustees Members only program. Questions? Email cranebeach@thetrustees.org.
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