Essex County Hotels

Cape Ann is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from central Rockport, why not stop by during your stay.

If being by the water is a major draw, Wingaersheek Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from central Gloucester. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Plum Cove Beach, Pavilion Beach, and Half Moon Beach.

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Good Harbor Beach, located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from central Gloucester. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Long Beach, Pebble Beach, and Pavilion Beach.

Hammond Castle is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from central Gloucester, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

You might want to get your camera out and head to Castle Hill on the Crane Estate— just one of the landmarks located 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from central Ipswich. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches.

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Singing Beach located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Manchester-by-the-Sea. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Graves Beach located nearby.

Salisbury Beach State Reservation is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from central Salisbury, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Waterfront Promenade Park and Joppa Flats Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, both nearby.