Peggotty Beach, Atlantic beach in Scituate, Massachusetts, United States
Peggotty Beach is an Atlantic coastal beach in Scituate, Massachusetts, featuring hard-packed sand and gentle waves suitable for swimmers. The shoreline extends along the coast with shallow waters that allow visitors to walk far out during low tide.
The beach was formerly called Bassing Cove until it was renamed after characters from Charles Dickens' 1849 novel David Copperfield. This change reflects how literary references shaped local naming in the 19th century.
The name comes from characters in Charles Dickens' 1849 novel David Copperfield, reflecting a connection to 19th-century literature that visitors learn about when exploring the area.
The beach has limited parking and operates under a permit system during summer months. Visiting outside the peak summer season offers free access and more space to explore the shoreline.
Winter storms in 2016 dramatically reshaped the beach through sand movement, creating temporary formations along the shore. These shifts demonstrate how coastal environments constantly change with seasonal weather patterns.
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