South Village Beach

Baker Way, Dennis Port, MA 02639
Beachgoers spread out to the sides of the lifeguard tower at South Village Beach in Dennis, Cape Cod.

Located at the mouth of Swan River, South Village Beach offers a unique experience for beach combing, swimming and fishing. Kids will enjoy the shallow water sandbars where the river meets the ocean. There are two parking lots, with the closer south lot being for residents only. The north lot is about a 100 yard walk to the beach.


Parking: 75+ spaces

  • South lot:
    • Resident parking only ($50/season)
  • North lot:
    • Daily $30
    • Weekly $90
    • Season (Resident Taxpayer) $50
    • Season (Long term renters) $180
    • Season (Non-resident) $360

Dennis beach passes or a daily fee are required to park from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Daily fees are cash only and accepted at all public parking areas with the exception of Depot Street Beach and Raycroft Beach. Passes are valid at all Dennis beaches, however Bayview Beach, Cold Storage Beach and Harborview Beach lots are restricted to resident parking only. West Dennis Beach and South Village Beach both have parking areas designated for residents only, in addition to open public parking.

For more information and to purchase passes visit:
https://www.town.dennis.ma.us/781/Beach-Department

Lifeguards in season
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed off-season only. No dogs Memorial Day through Labor Day
Moderately crowded
Warm salt water