A PERFECT HOLIDAY BY THE SEA
Everything Else
Just steps away, beach has life guards public restrooms and a great little restaurant across the street
38 locals recommend
Front Beach
Just steps away, beach has life guards public restrooms and a great little restaurant across the street
My favorite stop for coffee, croissants and strudel sitting on the little deck overlooking the harbor and boats. Located on Bearskin Neck.
22 locals recommend
Helmut's Strudel
69 Bearskin NeckMy favorite stop for coffee, croissants and strudel sitting on the little deck overlooking the harbor and boats. Located on Bearskin Neck.
GREAT PLAYGROUND behind the school with all kinds of climbing, swinging, sliding options for kids to enjoy
Rockport High School
24 Jerdens LnGREAT PLAYGROUND behind the school with all kinds of climbing, swinging, sliding options for kids to enjoy
Rent a kayak and explore the coastal area either with friends or on a guided tour. Bike rentals also available.
19 locals recommend
North Shore Kayak Outdoor Center
9 Tuna WharfRent a kayak and explore the coastal area either with friends or on a guided tour. Bike rentals also available.
A coastal walk past the Headlands point on the East side of the harbor leads to a sheltered small beach that is a favorite for scuba divers and the beginning of a cliff walk along the shore.
27 locals recommend
Old Garden Beach
A coastal walk past the Headlands point on the East side of the harbor leads to a sheltered small beach that is a favorite for scuba divers and the beginning of a cliff walk along the shore.
Would you believe a whole house and f furnishings hand made of paper? Visit this local unique treasure.
9 locals recommend
Paper House
52 Pigeon Hill StWould you believe a whole house and f furnishings hand made of paper? Visit this local unique treasure.
Watch salt water taffy being made or select from an assortment of freshly made fudge and chocolate delights. A tradition in Rockport
Tuck's Candy Factory
7 Dock SquareWatch salt water taffy being made or select from an assortment of freshly made fudge and chocolate delights. A tradition in Rockport
Only a block away past Front Beach, back beach is the location of the bandstand for Sunday band concerts starting in July. The beach offers water access at the end for kayaks or scuba divers.
16 locals recommend
Back Beach station
Only a block away past Front Beach, back beach is the location of the bandstand for Sunday band concerts starting in July. The beach offers water access at the end for kayaks or scuba divers.
Food Scene
Enjoy fresh seafood or a wide variety of menu options in an air conditioned dining room overlooking Sandy Bay and the beach. Moderately priced. Alcoholic beverages available with entrees
14 locals recommend
Brackett's Oceanview Restaurant
25 Main StreetEnjoy fresh seafood or a wide variety of menu options in an air conditioned dining room overlooking Sandy Bay and the beach. Moderately priced. Alcoholic beverages available with entrees
Fine dining option with gorgeous view of bay from open terraces or enjoy indoor fine dining options. Lovely setting at sunset.
44 locals recommend
My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin NeckFine dining option with gorgeous view of bay from open terraces or enjoy indoor fine dining options. Lovely setting at sunset.
Casual atmosphere, great baked goods, centrally located in the village area at the entrance to historic Bearskin Neck
9 locals recommend
Blue Lobster Grille
15 Dock SquareCasual atmosphere, great baked goods, centrally located in the village area at the entrance to historic Bearskin Neck
Specialty coffees baked goods, wraps and gourmet sandwiches perched on the little harbor on Bearskin Neck.
25 locals recommend
Bean & Leaf Cafe
12 Bearskin NeckSpecialty coffees baked goods, wraps and gourmet sandwiches perched on the little harbor on Bearskin Neck.
Fresh seafood (and lobster specialties) entrees offered by owners of Roy Moore Lobster Pool so you know it is fresh! Alcohol available with entrees.
26 locals recommend
Roy Moore's Fish Shack Restaurant
21 Dock SquareFresh seafood (and lobster specialties) entrees offered by owners of Roy Moore Lobster Pool so you know it is fresh! Alcohol available with entrees.
Great little spot overlooking yacht club and back harbor offering freshly made soup, salad, sandwiches and home baked desserts at a very reasonable price. Hawaiian theme to decor, casual and friendly!
11 locals recommend
Hula Moon
27 Mount Pleasant StreetGreat little spot overlooking yacht club and back harbor offering freshly made soup, salad, sandwiches and home baked desserts at a very reasonable price. Hawaiian theme to decor, casual and friendly!
Walk in counter seating or take out easy lunch or supper spot with specialty hot dogs, fried clams and fries..a local favorite!
16 locals recommend
Top Dog
2 Doyle Cove RdWalk in counter seating or take out easy lunch or supper spot with specialty hot dogs, fried clams and fries..a local favorite!
Seaport Grill
6 Rowe SquareExcellent food with indoor and deck dining on Gloucester Harbor
Great spot for casual dining lunch or dinner or walk over after an enjoyable whale watch. Wander the historic downtown area
17 locals recommend
Blue Collar Lobster Co at The Gloucester House Restaurant
63 Rogers StGreat spot for casual dining lunch or dinner or walk over after an enjoyable whale watch. Wander the historic downtown area
Great food, quantity and price! A local treasure popular year round for locals and visitors. You WILL go home with plenty of left-overs!
41 locals recommend
Causeway Restaurant
78 Essex AveGreat food, quantity and price! A local treasure popular year round for locals and visitors. You WILL go home with plenty of left-overs!
Great accommodations and dining perfectly situated on Gloucester Harbor. Indoor and deck dining with rooftop pool and bar area.
35 locals recommend
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
55 Commercial StGreat accommodations and dining perfectly situated on Gloucester Harbor. Indoor and deck dining with rooftop pool and bar area.
FRESH local lobster plus lunch or supper to enjoy in their outdoor seating area overlooking the ocean or in the inside casual picnic table seating spaces.
44 locals recommend
The Lobster Pool
329 Granite StFRESH local lobster plus lunch or supper to enjoy in their outdoor seating area overlooking the ocean or in the inside casual picnic table seating spaces.
Grab a freshly baked donut or pastry and hot coffee on your morning walk or take a seat for breakfast. In the heart of Rockport Village across from the Rockport Art Association
29 locals recommend
Brothers Brew Coffee Shop
27 Main StGrab a freshly baked donut or pastry and hot coffee on your morning walk or take a seat for breakfast. In the heart of Rockport Village across from the Rockport Art Association
Fine dining tucked in the heart of the village. A perfect spot to enjoy a meal before a performance at Shalin Liu Theater. Reservations recommended
46 locals recommend
Feather & Wedge
5 Main StFine dining tucked in the heart of the village. A perfect spot to enjoy a meal before a performance at Shalin Liu Theater. Reservations recommended
Home of prize winning clam chowder and local fried clams and freshly steamed lobster. Eat inside or out at this Essex landmark!
37 locals recommend
Woodman's of Essex
119 Main StHome of prize winning clam chowder and local fried clams and freshly steamed lobster. Eat inside or out at this Essex landmark!
Arts & Culture
Oceanside live concert/performance center just a block away offering year round musical entertainment.
77 locals recommend
Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main StOceanside live concert/performance center just a block away offering year round musical entertainment.
Wonderful gallery home to a changing exhibit of artist works and sponsor of numerous demonstrations, classes and opening receptions throughout the summer.
26 locals recommend
Rockport Art Association & Museum
12 Main StWonderful gallery home to a changing exhibit of artist works and sponsor of numerous demonstrations, classes and opening receptions throughout the summer.
Shopping
Pick your own live lobster from the tank, have it steamed for you and eat on the rocks or take it home. They make the best chowder and have fresh fish, appetizers ready to eat or take home.
45 locals recommend
Roy Moore Lobster Co
39 Bearskin NeckPick your own live lobster from the tank, have it steamed for you and eat on the rocks or take it home. They make the best chowder and have fresh fish, appetizers ready to eat or take home.
All kinds of fudge freshly made on the premises. Salt water taffy and other specialties available. Watch the fudge making process and mail away to friends and family.
Fudgery
4 Tuna WharfAll kinds of fudge freshly made on the premises. Salt water taffy and other specialties available. Watch the fudge making process and mail away to friends and family.
Lovely gift shop featuring nautical offering and glass tableware and gifts. Adjacent toy shop The Happy Whale provides books, games and toys for vacationing kids.
House of Glass
5 Tuna WharfLovely gift shop featuring nautical offering and glass tableware and gifts. Adjacent toy shop The Happy Whale provides books, games and toys for vacationing kids.
An in-town convenience store for beverages, daily, freshly made coffee, refrigerated and pantry items. An easy walk away on Broadway.
7 locals recommend
Rockport Harbormaster
3 BroadwayAn in-town convenience store for beverages, daily, freshly made coffee, refrigerated and pantry items. An easy walk away on Broadway.
Sightseeing
A nice bike ride or short drive to the ocean point park with hiking trails, a little museum, granite quarries and lots of coastal rocks and tide pools to explore or take a picnic and enjoy the view.
115 locals recommend
Halibut Point State Park
Gott AvenueA nice bike ride or short drive to the ocean point park with hiking trails, a little museum, granite quarries and lots of coastal rocks and tide pools to explore or take a picnic and enjoy the view.
A perfect activity for your seaside holiday. Gloucester harbor area is just 3 miles away.
41 locals recommend
Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main StA perfect activity for your seaside holiday. Gloucester harbor area is just 3 miles away.
Neighborhoods
Historic harbor area home to lobster boats, artists, shops and restaurants with awesome views!
36 locals recommend
Bearskin Neck
Bearskin NeckHistoric harbor area home to lobster boats, artists, shops and restaurants with awesome views!
A historic art colony tucked away on Gloucester's working harbor. A stop on the harbor tour... enjoy quaint shops, galleries and casual food options
27 locals recommend
Rocky Neck
A historic art colony tucked away on Gloucester's working harbor. A stop on the harbor tour... enjoy quaint shops, galleries and casual food options