Crowds enjoy a sunny afternoon at one of the many Barnstable beaches on Cape Cod.

Barnstable Beaches

The largest town on Cape Cod, Barnstable features a variety of different options from quiet bay side beaches to bustling beaches on Nantucket sound to relaxing freshwater ponds. If you’re a Barnstable resident you really luck out, as the majority of beach parking in the town is reserved for residents only. Visitors aren’t completely left out though, as six of the most popular public beaches have parking options for non-residents.

Covell’s Beach

Covell’s Beach

Smaller and less crowded than neighboring Craigville Beach, Covell's Beach features gentle surf, clean sand and a beach ...
Craigville Beach

Craigville Beach

One of the more popular beaches on Cape Cod, Craigville Beach features a massive parking lot, full facilities and activities ...
Dowse’s Beach

Dowse’s Beach

Located on a peninsula at the mouth of East Bay, Dowse's Beach offers a unique, relaxing experience and amazing views. ...
Eugenia Fortes Beach

Eugenia Fortes Beach

Located just down the road from the Kennedy Compound, Eugenia Fortes Beach is a small, quiet resident-only beach with great ...
Hamblin’s Pond

Hamblin’s Pond

Tucked into the woods next to Marstons Mills Cemetery, freshwater Hamblin's Pond is a popular beach for swimming, fishing and ...
Hathaway’s Pond

Hathaway’s Pond

One of the most popular family ponds on Cape Cod, Hathaway's Pond features a picnic area, walking trails and a roped off ...
Joshua’s Pond

Joshua’s Pond

Popular among families, kayakers, paddleboarders and fishing enthusiasts, Joshua's Pond features small sandy beach on a clean ...
Kalmus Beach

Kalmus Beach

Located on a peninsula at the mouth of Lewis Bay, Kalmus Beach offers a unique experience with 360 degree views and top-notch ...
Keyes Memorial Beach

Keyes Memorial Beach

One of only six Barnstable beaches with parking available to non-residents, Keyes Memorial Beach (aka Sea Street Beach) is a ...
Loop Beach

Loop Beach

Popular among locals in the area, Loop Beach is a great spot to relax and watch boats pass by. ...
Lovell’s Pond

Lovell’s Pond

Quiet and secluded, freshwater Lovell's Pond offers a nice change of pace from the busier ponds and beaches of Cape Cod. ...
Millway Beach

Millway Beach

One of only two public bayside beaches in Barnstable, Millway Beach is a small scenic beach popular among locals in the ...
Rileys Beach

Rileys Beach

Small, quaint and tucked into residential neighborhoods, Rileys beach is a quieter alternative to nearby Loop Beach. ...
Rope’s Beach

Rope’s Beach

Primarily used as a launching spot for canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and other small boats, Rope's Beach is a small section of ...
Sandy Neck Beach

Sandy Neck Beach

Off road access, modern facilities with a snack shack and amazing views of the bay make Sandy Neck Beach one of the more ...
Veteran’s Park Beach

Veteran’s Park Beach

Featuring spectacular views of the boats in Lewis Bay, a large grassy picnic area, modern playground and clean restroom ...
Wequaquet Beach

Wequaquet Beach

Located on the northern shore of expansive Wequaquet Lake, freshwater Wequaquet Beach is a family-friendly shaded beach ...

Barnstable Parking Rates

Daily $25
Weekly $110
Season $350
Season (Resident) $50


A Barnstable beach pass or daily fee is required to park at town beaches between the hours of 9am – 3:45pm (7am – 3:45pm at Craigville Beach) year round. Daily fee parking is only available in season, and only at Craigville Beach, Hathaway’s Pond, Kalmus Beach, Keyes Memorial Beach, Sandy Neck Beach and Veteran’s Park Beach.

Resident passes are valid for all Barnstable beaches. Non-resident passes are valid only for Craigville Beach, Hathaway’s Pond, Kalmus Beach, Keyes Memorial Beach, Sandy Neck Beach and Veteran’s Park Beach.

For more information and to purchase passes visit:
townofbarnstable.us/Departments/Recreation/Beach-Stickers.asp