Saquish Head feels like the edge of the map—in the best way. Stretching along the outer arm of Plymouth Harbor, this dune-topped peninsula offers sweeping Atlantic vistas, soft-sand beaches, and a slower rhythm shaped by tides and wildlife. Access is by oversand vehicle with permit, and the landscape is carefully stewarded by the Duxbury Beach Reservation, which protects vital shorebird habitat and keeps this barrier beach wild and welcoming. At the tip, the historic beacons of Gurnet Light and “Bug Light” still watch over the harbor; learn their stories through Project Gurnet & Bug Lights.
Life here revolves around the water. Residents launch kayaks at first light, scan the bars for stripers, and dig clams in season with the town’s required licenses from Plymouth Marine & Environmental Affairs. On quieter days, explore nearby coastal trails and salt marshes, or head to immersive living history at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. For a change of scenery, the shoreline paths and tidal inlet at Ellisville Harbor State Park reward with seals and seabirds.
Families are served by Plymouth Public Schools, and boaters can find mooring and launch details with the Plymouth Harbormaster. Many cottages are seasonal and off-grid, so expect solar arrays, generators, and an embrace of coastal self-reliance.
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