Where: Paines Creek Road, Brewster View Map
Water Type: Salt water
Type: Calm
Good for: Swimming, Fishing, Skimboarding
Paine's Creek is a scenic inlet and at low tide you can walk the flats where there is plenty to explore. When it is high tide, the inlet is fun to swim and splash in, as well as float on on a raft. This is a wonderful spot to watch the sunset. Parking is limited as the lot is small.
Micehlle A.Ridgewood, NJ2 reviewsMember since: Jul 2023
We loved this beach for our young toddler. We came early to get parking (it was very easy to get a day pass by just buying online) and we spent countless hours on the beach and playing in the water during low tide. There is lots of different areas to explore along the water which made it fun as well and it was such a short drive from the rental we were staying at.
Erin D.Watertown, MA2 reviewsMember since: Mar 2023
Perfect for small children and families
Heidi P.Arlington, MA1 reviewMember since: May 2015
Lovely beach with tidal pools. Resident Parking Permit At small lot May through September, while I was there, patrolled frequently. No other places to park nearby, all private property.
Lauren A.Larchmont, NY2 reviewsMember since: Jan 2024
At low tide and/or sunset, it is gorgeous. You can walk out for almost a mile and watch the tide come in.
Laura E.Littleton, MA4 reviewsMember since: Jul 2014
We love this beach and it's lazy river that changes with the tides. It's also the best place to catch a sunset!
Sarah L.Austin, TX2 reviewsMember since: Sep 2021
Paine's Creek is PERFECT for the under 10 year old set. Bay side means the waves are tiny and the creatures are plentiful. We bought a parking pass for our stay through the town of Brewster website, so we even got to park. If our kids were slightly older we'd have walked or biked and saved the parking fee and the gas. Next time!
Lisa M.Needham, MA4 reviewsMember since: Jan 2016
Our kids 17, 14, and 11 loved being at Paine's Creek. They had a blast jumping off the bridge and we loved walking to the other side during low tide and having a beautiful stretch of beach all to ourselves.
Roxanne T.Colrain, MA2 reviewsMember since: Apr 2021
This was a lovely walking beach that allows dogs until May 1. It was special and quiet and lovely. We got our coffee and tea at the Snowy Owl then headed here for great walks!
Rebecca S.Hamden, CT2 reviewsMember since: Jun 2020
A natural playground!!!!!
Micah S.Jamaica Plain, MA2 reviewsMember since: Mar 2021
Picturesque, protected, dramatic tides, great for swimming and floating
Dana P.Enfield, CT2 reviewsMember since: Jun 2020
Beautiful sunset spot
Natalya H.New York, NY2 reviewsMember since: Mar 2010
This is our favorite bay beach, low or high tide! There is a lovely lazy river that is so fun for kids and also a jetty that they love to climb. During low tide you can walk for miles.
Brittany v.Burlington, VT2 reviewsMember since: Jul 2018
This Beach is a hidden gem that isn't crowded with too many people and provided some of the most beautiful sunsets I have seen. Depending on Tide schedules, this beach also offers the opportunity to walk out onto the Flats and see some really fascinating sea life and oyster farms. The beach resides next to Crows beach which is fun to see all the jeeps on the Flats from a distance.
Manny B.USA2 reviewsMember since: Jul 2017
A beautiful family tidal beach. Perfect anytime. High tide or low. It was great to see so many families with children of all ages. DONT MISS the SUNSETS. Take lots of pictures
Stacy P.Randolph, NJ2 reviewsMember since: Feb 2015
great spot for little ones to swim at high tide.
B C.2 reviewsMember since: Apr 2016
Nice beach, plenty of space. Beautiful during low tide, fun for everyone at low tide. High tide was fun, especially if you had a donut to sit on and float around!
Mark A.Hull, MA2 reviewsMember since: Mar 2017
Paines Creek was our favorite above all. As stated in our review- at low tide you can explore all the tidal pools and walk-out a mile to where you are rewarded with a swim in beautiful crystal clear water. At high tide you can ride the flow of the creek into the salt water- just wonderful! At low tide and high tide there are perfect spots for youngsters all the way up to the elderly!
Julia O.2 reviewsMember since: Aug 2015
This is a secret little gem with the most amazing sunsets. Also a great place to walk on the ocean's floor for MILES when the tide is out. Our favorite place in the whole world - literally.
Thomas S.Boca Raton, FL2 reviewsMember since: Jun 2015
If you like tidal pools and exploring the Northside flats, it doesn't get any better than this.
Duffy M.2 reviewsMember since: Mar 2015
Close to the house [Brewster Vacation Rental ID 7527] with a great inlet for smaller kids and then the regular Bay for the bigger kids. Get there early for a parking spot.