Beaches on the Upper Cape
If you’re looking to spend the day at the beach in Bourne, Mashpee, Falmouth, or Sandwich, the beaches on the Upper Cape have something for everyone. Mashpee, Falmouth, and Bourne all border Buzzards Bay and the Vineyard Sound and generally have warmer ocean temperatures and calmer waters than beaches situated on Cape Cod Bay, like those in Sandwich. Chapoquoit Beach in Falmouth is a favorite spot for kite boarders, while families tend to congregate on Old Silver Beach in North Falmouth for its amenities and shallow water. Check out a sunset at Monument Beach in Bourne, or head over to South Cape Beach in Mashpee for gentle waves and an expansive shoreline, perfect for combing for beach treasures.
While the water temperature in Sandwich may be anywhere from 5-10 degrees cooler than the south-facing beaches, you can find warm tidal pools, natural lazy rivers, and a fun family atmosphere at East Sandwich and Town Neck beaches. Seek out Sandy Neck beach for its miles-long shoreline and stunning views of Cape Cod Bay.
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Bourne Beaches
The beaches in Bourne, MA are beautiful all year long. Resident and Non-Resident Beach stickers can be purchased Monday through Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm at the Department of Natural Resources office at Bourne Town Hall, located at 24 Perry Ave in Buzzards Bay. For more information on Bourne beach stickers, visit the Town of Bourne Beaches, Boat Ramps & Parking website or call 508-759-0621.
• Dogs are not permitted on public beaches in Bourne from May 1st to October 15th.
• Parking may require a beach sticker or permit. Please call for up-to-date information.
Town of Bourne Beaches, Boat Ramps & Parking website
508-759-0621
Barlows Landing Beach
Located off of Route 28 in Pocasset.
- Bourne, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Parking
Electric Avenue Beach
Located off Electric Avenue in Buzzards Bay.
- Bourne, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Parking
Hen Cove Harbor Beach
Located off of Shore Road and Circuit Avenue in Pocasset.
- Bourne, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Parking
Monument Beach
Located off Route 28 in Bourne. Beach is a popular wind surfing location.
- Bourne, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Concessions
Queen Sewell Pond
Located off Puritan Road in Buzzards Bay.
- Bourne, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
Sagamore Beach
Located off Scusset Beach Road in Sagamore.
- Bourne, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
Scusset Neck Beach
Located off Scusset Beach Road in Bourne; includes a recreation area with campground.
- Bourne, MA
- Public Beach
- Restrooms
- Parking
Squeteague Harbor
Ocean-side beach off Scraggy Neck and Squeteague Roads in Cataumet.
- Bourne, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Parking
Picture Lake
Located off Country Road in Pocasset.
- Bourne, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
Gray Gables Beach
Located off Gilder Road near Presidents Road.
- Bourne, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Parking
Falmouth Beaches
Falmouth’s seven villages include North Falmouth, West Falmouth, Woods Hole, Falmouth, Teaticket, East Falmouth, and Waquoit. Resident and Non-Resident beach stickers can be purchased at Ellen T. Mitchell Bath House, on Surf Drive, starting Memorial Day weekend. Beach stickers are available for sale during the summer from 9am – 4pm daily. Additional information on the Town of Falmouth beach stickers is available from the Town of Falmouth website or by calling 508-274-1498.
• Dogs are allowed on Falmouth beaches during their off-season which goes from October 2nd to April 30th.
• Parking may require a beach sticker or permit. Please call for up-to-date information.
Town of Falmouth website
508-274-1498
Chapoquoit Beach
Bayside beach located off Chapoquoit Road in West Falmouth.
- Falmouth, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Concessions (in summer)
Megansett Beach
Bayside beach located off County Road in West Falmouth.
- Falmouth, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Resident Parking only
Old Silver Beach
Bayside beach located off Quaker Road in North Falmouth.
- Falmouth, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Concessions
Wood Neck Beach
Bayside beach located off Palmer Avenue and Sippewissett Road.
- Falmouth, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
Bristol Beach
Sound beach located off of Menauhant Road.
- Falmouth, MA
- Public Beach
- Resident Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
Falmouth Heights Beach
Sound beach located at Falmouth Heights Road and Grand Avenue.
- Falmouth, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Concessions
Menauhant Beach
Sound beach located off Menauhant Road in East Falmouth.
- Falmouth, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Concessions
Stony Beach
Sound beach located north of Woods Hole Drive (in Woods Hole).
- Falmouth, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
Surf Drive Beach
Located off of Route 28 in Pocasset.
- Falmouth, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Concessions
Mashpee Beaches
You can purchase beach stickers at Town Hall, located at 16 Great Neck Road North. The sticker office is open beginning in June from Monday through Friday, 9am – 4pm. In addition to in-person, beach stickers are available for sale and purchase online from the Town of Mashpee website. For information on Mashpee beach stickers, call 508-539-1418.
• Dogs are allowed on the the state-owned area of South Cape Beach in Mashpee from mid-September through April only. All town-owned beaches are off limits to dogs/pets.
• Parking may require a beach sticker or permit. Please call for up-to-date information.
Town of Mashpee website
508-539-1418
South Cape Beach
Located on Great Oak Road.
- Mashpee, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
Attaquin Park (Mashpee/Wakeby Lake)
Freshwater lake located in Mashpee off Route 130.
- Mashpee, MA
- Public Beach
- Restrooms
- Parking
Johns Pond
Freshwater pond located off Route 151 and Currier Road.
- Mashpee, MA
- Public Beach
- Restrooms
- Parking
Sandwich Beaches
Resident and Non-Resident Sandwich beach stickers can be purchased at the Tax Collector’s Office, located at Town Hall Annex, 145 Main Street. Four-wheel drive permits are available for purchase at the Gatehouse at Sandy Neck Beach, 508-362-8300, or at the Barnstable Department of Natural Resources 508-790-6272. For questions about the Town of Sandwich beaches call 508-888-4361.
• Sandwich only allows dogs on their beaches during their off-season. Please check ahead of time because the beaches here have varying seasonal time frames.
• Parking may require a beach sticker or permit. Please call for up-to-date information.
East Sandwich Beach
Located off Ploughed Neck Road off Route 6A.
- Sandwich, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
Sandwich Town Neck Beach
Located on Town Neck Road, and has a boardwalk.
- Sandwich, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Boardwalk
Sandy Neck Beach
Long bayside beach that extends into Barnstable.
- Sandwich, MA
- Public Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
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