Sandy Neck Beach

590 Sandy Neck Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668
People explore the sand bars at Sandy Neck Beach in Barnstable, Cape Cod.

Off road access, modern facilities with a snack shack and amazing views of the bay make Sandy Neck Beach one of the more popular Cape Cod destinations. Kids will love exploring the sand bars and collecting rocks and active adults will enjoy the long stretches of beach to walk. The parking lot is relatively small compared to the size of the beach, which helps to alleviate overcrowding. There’s usually enough room to spread out if you don’t mind walking a bit. Older visitors and those with disabilities will appreciate the easy ramp access and beach wheelchairs available in the parking lot.

Sandy Neck is one of a handful of Cape beaches that allow you to drive out on to the beach. An ORV permit from the town is required. For more information visit:

town.barnstable.ma.us/SandyNeckPark/ORVBeach/orvhome.aspx


Parking: 190+ spaces

  • Daily $25
  • Weekly $110
  • Season $350
  • Season (Resident) $50
    Note: Sandwich resident passes are also valid at Sandy Neck Beach

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

Lifeguards in season
Restroom facilities
Dogs allowed off-season only. No dogs May 15 through September 15.
Moderately crowded
Warm salt water