Cape Ann — Local services in Rockport

As visitors, we did not feel welcome (June 2022). Nearly no parking, only for residents. For the beautiful beaches you (if not resident) have to register online in advance, with account and credit card. No chance to pay at the beach. It costs up to $40 a day and there is limited capacity, so you have to plan well in advance. If you want to spend only one or two hours there or if the weather is bad that day - tough luck. At the smaller beaches only parking for residents (and there was often not a single car). And the beaches are not within walking distance, you have to take the car. In general, access to the sea is difficult because of the private houses, as in many places along the coast. There are some footpaths though, but they are of little use if you cannot park there nearby. Again, only parking for residents. Admission to Halibut Point State Park for local cars $5, for others $20. Apparently they don't want tourists on Cape Ann. We will not come back. So, target...

If I can give 10starrs I would give 10 STARS for Cape ann and their crew on 09/08 1pm Whale watch. We saw 6 whales. the last one was a mother and a calf and they were beautifully playing and flipping giving us delight to our eyes. Worth every penny and second spent on this. I have all my videos and pics in my mobile so could not upload it here with review. I will drop it as soon as copied to laptop.. But Cape Ann crew are professional and they know how and where to show the Whales for their passengers. They are committed and very kind with the group...

Do you enjoy being on the water and watching whales. If so, this is the place to catch a ride to witness whales enjoying the open sea just like you! A fabulous experience. Get Booked soon! October usually ends whale watching!! There are other types of sightseeing you can partake if whale watching is not your cup of tea. ...