Free attraction, limited parking. There is a guard on duty certain times of the year to limit access to the private roads. However the lighthouse is Federal property. Easier to access on bike. Once there youre treated to views of the marsh and the lighthouse as well as a walk on a long breakwater for some wonderful views of Gloucester.

Good secluded light house, private road will lead to this beautiful place. Nice place to do phishing and spent evening with loved ones. Cheers to life..

We were on a tight schedule and when we got there a half hour early we were concerned about going up what seems like a private way. Found out a little while later that it is a fake deterrent to steer away beachgoers. If you are going to see the lighthouse and if you are stopped, simply let them know that you are going to the lighthouse and they will let you pass through.If you are not permitted up there then it is likely that the parking lot is full. Be patient.BE AWARE!! Do not go with a wide vehicle. The road narrows down to the size enough for only a single car and the yellow line goes down the middle believe it or not. When another car is coming in the opposite direction you will both be forced off to the sides of the road to pass each other. Do not exceed the speed limit, youll be sorry.It was a Saturday and they closed at 8 pm. Because we got there right at the last minute, the gates to the lighthouse itself were closed so we could not go inside. But it was nice that the security guard let us take several pictures before we went on our way.

A must see! $10 for parking. Not crowded at all. Take your time and enjoy the views!

Its so peaceful and beautiful there, I have serious back problems but I made it and it was worth the pain to walk around and enjoy the beauty. One less item on my bucket list!

The lighthouse access opens at 8am for parking 10$. If you park before the gate near the lighthouse you risk being towed. You’ll have to enter a private road but not to worry the guard will direct you where to go. The scenes are beautiful and you can walk around the lighthouse to fishing spots. I recommend getting there early on weekends. Some residents will put up signs to prevent driving down the roads but don’t worry just keep driving, they just want people to follow the rules and driving speed limit. Just be respectful and you won’t have any issues traveling around these secluded areas.

If you like lighthouses and breakwaters with breathtaking views this is the place to be. Located at the end of Eastern Point Blvd. It has parking. Plan on walking a lot on rocky terrain,wear sensible shoes and enjoy yourselves.

This is an awesome hideout for a day. The blue sky and the blue water are distinctive and the pathway to the middle of the ocean is just fabulous. You can go fishing in the spot. The restaurant are nice but the parking will coat you 10 bucks

Kind of a mission to get to this lighthouse but if you take the road that follows the ocean, it is such a magnificent view... you will be met by private property signs. Just ignore them and keep going and going and going. Drive slow... the roads are narrow and curved. Lots of speed bumps. The seawall is really cool... about a half mile walk out to the Dog Bar Lighthouse at the end.

First off, like so many other reviews say, the owners of the upscale homes in the area have put up signs saying private property and residents only and members only but the roads are public. it was a rainy day when I was able to go here and the below pictures are about all you can see from the small parking area. if its nice out you can go along the beach area up on the jetty and probably get better pics than I was able to. Id rate it higher because its a really nice area with some ridiculously beautiful homes on the drive out but all the misleading signs and not being able to see the lighthouse unobstructed without parkour skills kind of put a damper on things.

Drive in the private Rd all the way to the end. Ignore signs.

Nice walk and looked like a solid fishing spot!

Nice place to visit too bad you can’t go in it. Make sure you have good shoes very rough terrain walking around.

Beautiful sunsets! Great place to fish.

Great walk down to the light house, awesome views, fishing etc

Beautiful area to check out, nice pier to another light at the end. Glouchester is a nice, cool fishing town.

This is a private property and the seawall requires you to walk through the beach and a bunch of stones. Pretty views

A nice lighthouse with free parking, fitting about 10 cars. There is a long breakwater you can walk out on, which gives you a great vantage point of the lighthouse. There are also rocks on the backside of the lighthouse that offer great views as well.

Spectacular waterbreak jetty and a private lighthouse.It is amazing walking on the jetty and feeling the seabreeze watching the seagulls and many boats go by and some docked.It is true that $10 is charged as entry/parking fee to visit the private lighthouse. It really depends on the visitors whether to pay this fee or not visit the jetty at all.

Beautiful lighthouse at a great spot.

This place is never a disappointment! It a seren place and harmonious.

Cant enter, and ignore the private road signs. But good to go there and take pics!!

Breathtaking place, a must visit!

Werent able to go in. Gates close, maybe because is winter. But beautiful scenery and plenty of rock to take home

Perfectly peaceful and beyond beautiful!

Beautiful and when we were there in Sep. There were lots of butterflies.

As others mention, follow your gps past the private signs to the parking lot and pay a fee. Breakwall is accessible, allowing you to get good views of the light and also the harbor.

One of our favorite spots to visit.

Its always quite peaceful by the lighthouse, or walking out on the breakwater. Best view of the harbor.

Great place if youre brave enough to get there ;)

Cold& Damp..A perfect winter day here in Gloucester

Good parking for those who know about this little gem & how to get there. Seeing the light house, watching all the fishermen/women, kids playing, watching the sunset.

I was disappointed that you couldnt walk around the grounds, the only minus is finding the lighthouse was not easy nothing posted marking location..

Beautiful lighthouse. Inspired this painting.

Great place to visit during summer

Beautiful place even has a sea wall you can walk on an take pictures.

Absoultely beaitiful here! Great fishing!!

Just spectacular. If youre lucky you can sit on the cliff and watch and hear whales feeding below.

Privately-owned lighthouse that you can park nearby (for a fee?) & walk out onto a long, wide jetty, which has great views of the Boston skyline & Gloucester Harbor. Youll need to drive through a series of private streets to get here, but its not a big deal.

Amazing view.

FAKE SIGNs are posted on multiple areas on the driveway, keep driving pass them to the end!!

Beautiful all year round, but take care where you step, if you dont want to be liable in case of an accident.

Was fortunate to watch a full moon rise from this jetty. It was good. The views are very much like being out in a boat on the open water. To the east, open water. To the north, west and south, Cape Ann and the North Shore.The jetty is very popular with fisherman as well. There is often a strong tidal current running along the ocean side. Worth the trip!

Not well maintained, cannot get too close to lighthouse, walking trail is treacherous

Beautiful photo spot!

Its quiet...because its difficult to find and difficult to maneuver over rocks and overgrown fields to reach it ! But its worth the effort for the views...bring a good camera ...access through town of Gloucester, Mass....( where Clarence Birdseye discoverd a way to freeze fresh fish...) also you can visit sites related to the film The Perfect Storm ...

Nice views

Hands down the best place I ever visited

Pretty Lighthouse but difficult to reach. The road that leads to the lighthouse (Eastern Point Blvd) has a private property sign at the corner of Farrington Avenue. Further down the road there are more private property signs and one that says traffic to the Yachtclub only, no trespassing.As many people disregard the signs and still drive further down to the lighthouse, there are residents (yachtclub care taker etc) who ripp of the drivers and ask for $10.- parking fee in cash. As several other commentaters wrote, there is NO SUCH PARKING FEE! Just ignore them and don‘t pay, they affraid of calling the police, knowing it is illegal what they‘re doing!If you respect the private property signs, you may also park somewhere around Farrington Avenue and walk to the lighthouse (15Mins).However, the lighthouse itself is again private property and has a fence all around the area (as of June 2018). The tourist commission board of Gloucester or whoever is responsible should make more clear advices whether it is allowed to drive to the lighthouse or not as well as whether there is access or no access to the property. That is why I rate three stars only.PS: if you do the lighthouse cruise with Harbor Tours you may take nice pictures of the lighthouse as they pass close by - legaly...

Lovely views.

Cannot enter or even come close. Not worth it, avoid.

Phenomenal! A must see. Ignore the private road signs as others have said.

Beautiful spot, but parking was limited. Good for kids. Not easily accessible if you are not fully mobile or have poor balance.

You can see a beautiful sunset. Great place to take pictures

Very pretty location. Nice for a walk along the pier.

Beautiful spot to watch the winter ocean

Beautiful and a great walkway

Great place to site see. Parking was listed at $10.

Brought us through a winding village that the residents put up random private drive, etc signs. But its okay ended up at a small lot that is sometimes patrolled, sometimes not, 10$ parking if they are there. To go along the breakwater, its worth it if not paying to park.

Peaceful beauty

Beautiful place and surroundings. You cant go up to the lighthouse because it is someones home, but the surroundings are amazing and the neighborhood its in is also incredible.

Peaceful walk to the lighthouse, limited parking for $10.

Sign says its privately owned and please respect our privacy. Fences are up so you cant get close.

Great birdwatching spot!

It was great!

What an amazing view. And two lighthouses in the same place. SCORE

Great views and you can walk out on the breakwater

My husband, sister in law, and I went here on a cloudy August afternoon hoping to see the lighthouse. Upon entering the road we were stopped by an old white male saying the parking lot was full at the lighthouse and we could not go. I said we just saw cars leave and he rudely replied it did not mean they were from the lighthouse because “several residents live on this road”. I highly doubt the people living there in million dollar homes drove the cheap cars we saw leaving. He instructed us to wait 30 minutes and try back. We waited in an eye view parking lot near the road sand saw SEVERAL other cars allowed on the road after we left. Along with several cars leaving the one lane road. We went back and again he turned us away! His explanation just did NOT match what we saw. We really think he did not like what he saw in our car and didn’t want us in the road.

Nice light house on private property. Can be viewed and photographed from pier of another lighthouse ( Dog Bar Lighthouse).

Hard to get to but worth the trip. You can walk out on the breakwater and fish with a day pass

Nice drive out to the lighthouse. I was out there in heavy winds, really cool too see the waves crashing over the rocks.

First, only way to get to lighthouse says private road for residents and member....at least put up sign you can go in, if you are going for lighthouse.Second, cash $10 to even get near parking spot. There was a guy standing in front of parking to collect money. I wont have come if i had to pay money to even park car.Just came to enjoy sea scenery but got ruined experience instead

It’s on private property so you can go in but the area is very nice to see . Scuba divers go in the area ocean for lobster etc

The place is wonderful but it was unwelcoming as there were signs that only welcomed the residents...

If your traveling with young kids would not suggest this. No access to see the lighthouse other than scaling the breakwater wall. The drive through private roads was nice

UNREAL

Beautiful views of Gloucesters outer harbor. 1/4 mile walk out on Dog Bar breakwater is great.

Wish we could of got closer and could go inside

Very peaceful, great views

Beautiful view of the harbour

We went there today and there was a man charging 10$ outside the lighthouse parking. He looked like he was trying to make money off tourists going to the lighthouse. He was taking cash only. We declined and drove back to the city and came back a few hours later and he was gone. A white male in his fifties with a white suv. Very sketchy and looking for a quick scam. Beautiful place but if you see a man asking for 10$ before the parking watch out who you give money too.

Beautiful spot but the light house itself is private property didnt see that anywhere until at the gate

Nice lighthouse. No access to the grounds. Audubon manages parking fo $10.

This is such a beautiful peaceful place. The weekends are very crowded. The parking fee is $10.00.

Nice lighthouse, uneven trail to breakwater. Dont miss the lighthouse at the end of the breakwater.

Small parking lot that cost $10 plus there is a clean port-a-potty. Little bit of a rocky walk to the break way. Very pretty lighthouse. Watch the harbor and see the boats come and go. The seagulls catch the crabs along the break to eat.

Spectacular

Just a nice walk out on a looonng jetty.

Great place. Worth a visit

Great view of Gloucester and the ocean.

I was here for work, but the view of the harbor is good. The rocks were less and less fun to have to scamper around and you really have to watch the tides because it can get dangerous.

Great views

Scenic drive

Very scenic views. Have to drive through a town/neighborhood to get to it.

Great spot from which to watch the Schooner Festival race

Good place, nice view for the sun set

Beautiful views and a nice hike on the breakwater.

Beautiful place!

If you are a lover of lighthouses and shoreline scenery this is a must not miss, after all Edward Hopper loved this place too as it is proven by the many artworks of the Eastern Point Lighthouse he created.The current lighthouse tower was built in 1890 and the station was established in 1832. There are four more buildings that complete the station: The keepers house from 1879, the Oil house, Fog signal house and a garage. The actual station is closed to the public but all the surrounding area is open, there is a parking lot right next to the lighthouse and a breakwater that both are open all year long. The parking lot and the nearby Wildlife Sanctuary is maintained by the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, There is a $10.00 per car fee for non-members Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend.Reaching the Lighthouse:From Gloucester take 127 east till the intersection with 128 (just outside the town) then turn right into East Main Street direction Rocky Neck, drive past Rocky neck for aprox 1 mile until you reach an intersection with a private road sign. Ignore the menacing messages, it is not a private road and take that right turn towards the Eastern Point. The road goes past some really nice mansions, keep the right and you will reach the lighthouse after one mile.The spot is particularly spectacular when the surf is strong, and on clear days you can see the Boston skyline in the distance. Definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful.