Magnolia Rocks East (Gloucester, Massachusetts)

USA / Massachusetts / Gloucester / Gloucester, Massachusetts
Magnolia Rocks (East) is a rocky piece of coastline that slopes down to a depth of over 40'. The bottom is littered with boulders that provide shelter for quite a bit of marine life, including a fair number of lobster. This site provides a similar entry as Cathedral Rocks and Norman's Woe with much less of a hike to the shoreline.
Notes: Part of this area is marked as "private beach." Whether or not this is a legal designation is unclear, though the neighbors across the street will take it upon themselves to hassle divers that enter into this "restricted" area.
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Coordinates:   42°34'21"N   70°42'49"W

Comments

  • The rocks are not privately owned. You are correct the neighors will hassle the divers, but stand firm. It is not restricted and many of the Magnolia residents have posted their own 'no parking' sign such as the people across from teh Pier (this private plot is actually public property but is listed as a grey area - another property I researched - property is currently forsale). I have researched this back to the 1800's and the area is public. Minimally, the high tide line to the ocean is public property - you need only consult the Mass Maritime Laws.
  • Boston skyline visible from here (as well as the smog).
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