Egypt Beach, Scituate

Egypt Beach N 42.2201 W -70.7448 Click for Map

Description
Egypt Beach presents a rocky beach with a small sandbar just offshore between North Scituate and Sand Hill beaches. It's located in northern Scituate near the Cohasset town line. This area has a gradual sand bottom producing easier waves and is ideal for longboarding. There are some scattered rocks along the shoreline. No facilities exist here. Lifeguards are on duty here in-season. Parking is for residents only.

Directions
From the south, turn right on Rte. 3A, following it into Scituate. Continue on towards Gannett Rd. Turn left on Gannett and follow it to the first stoplight. Ahead on the left is Nor'easter and Pipeline Salon on the right. Past the surf shops turn right on Hatherly Rd. Egypt Beach's parking lot is on the lefthand side.
From the south, turn left on Rte. 3A and travel thru one stoplight. Then look for signs for North Scituate. Drive past the first sign and turn right at the second, following Gannett Rd. to your first stoplight. Ahead on the left is Nor'easter and Pipeline Salon on the right. Past the surf shops turn right on Hatherly Rd. Egypt Beach's parking lot is on the lefthand side.

Activities
surfing
swimming
beach games
walking

Parking
residents-only lot
(enforcement is sporadic and mainly takes place mainly on summer weekends/holidays. Parking ticket costs $30)