Crane Beach on the Crane Estate is a 1,234-acre conservation and recreation property located in Ipswich, immediately north of Cape Ann. It consists of a four-mile-long sandy beachfront, dunes, and a maritime pitch pine forest. The beach is open year-round, and is free to Ipswich residents with the purchase of a yearly beach parking sticker. Non-residents must pay a fee to enter. In the summer months there is a refreshment bar, and the restrooms, showers and changing facilities are open year-round. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the beach from October 1st through March 31st. Dogs are not allowed on the dune trails or at Castle Hill, including Steep Hill Beach.
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