East Gloucester
Gloucester
Visit East Gloucester
Popular places to visit
Good Harbor Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Good Harbor Beach during your travels in Gloucester? Wander the waterfront or discover the area's sunrises.
Niles Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Niles Beach during your travels in Gloucester? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Eastern Point Lighthouse
Learn about the local history of Gloucester when you spend time at Eastern Point Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Wingaersheek Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Wingaersheek Beach during your travels in Gloucester? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Hammond Castle
You can browse the exhibits at Hammond Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Gloucester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Maritime Gloucester
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Maritime Gloucester during your trip to Gloucester. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport
Cape Ann Harbor: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Massachusetts Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: 10+ Tours
Massachusetts: Smartphone-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Small Group Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston
Top hotels in East Gloucester
Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks
"The short review is that the accommodations aren't worth the price, in my opinion. I've stayed in hotels with better amenities for closer to $100, but paid over $250 for our stay. The long review: PROS -Good view of the ocean. This is probably the best part of the hotel, and it's across the street ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Long Beach Suites
"Location, spacious, clean and neat!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Sea Lion Motel and Cottages
"Very friendly and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Atlantis Oceanfront Inn
"Great view! Clean and comfortable!! Would recommend!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
The Vista
"The room was clean & ready for my stay. Over multiple nights the room was straightened up and ready for the next night. Easy check in"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
"I booked this hotel because of the amenities. We got there and the receptionist said the pool closes in 15 minutes. The arcade was closed. The waterpark was closed. Everything was closed. We got there at 830. The waterpark didn’t even open the next day. Have no idea if the arcade did the receptionist ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Gloucester
Downtown Gloucester
While visiting Downtown Gloucester, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Ann Museum and Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch.
Annisquam
Though Annisquam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wingaersheek Beach and Plum Cove Beach.
Rocky Neck
While visiting Rocky Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Rocky Neck Art Colony and Bryan Gallery.
Magnolia
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Magnolia. You might want to make time for a stop at Massachusetts Bay or Gray Beach.
