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Falmouth Beaches 

Updated: July 21, 2024

The Bay and Sound waters are wonderful for families. They're  warmer than the Atlantic Ocean (many, many degrees warmer!), and normally quite calm.

A Sunny Summer Day at the Beach in Falmouth

The Best Beaches in Falmouth MA

Old Silver Beach

Old Silver Beach in September

Old Silver is the most popular of all Falmouth beaches, for good reason. It's long and wide, has beautifully clear water, powdery soft sand, and the views are amazing!

There's a pretty little inlet that runs from the Bay to a salt marsh on the other side of the road. That's my favorite place to get away from the crowd and hang out.

All in all, this is a wonderful beach for all ages.

• Body of Water: Buzzards Bay
  
  
• Crowd Factor: Of all the public Falmouth beaches, this is the busiest.
  
  
• Amenities: Lifeguard, food concessions, restroom and shower facilities, picnic area.
  
  
• Location: Off Quaker Road in North Falmouth
  
  
• Parking: Lots fill up early during the summer, sometimes by 9 a.m. So plan to get there early and stay a while. Daily fee or sticker required.
  
  
• Note: Watch out for strong currents, especially around the times of high tide, and particularly in the area near the jetty.
  

Chapoquoit Beach

Chapoquoit Beach After a Storm

Chapoquoit is a favorite with many "locals" looking to get away from it all. It's situated on a spit of land that pokes out into Buzzards Bay, giving it a somewhat secluded feel.

The beach is long and a bit narrow with a wide open view of the Bay.

• Body of Water: Buzzards Bay
  
  
• Crowd Factor: Rarely gets very crowded
  
  
• Amenities: Lifeguard, food concession, restrooms. Stairway leads to the beach.
  
  
• Location: Chapoquoit Road (off Rt. 28A) in West Falmouth
  
  
• Parking: Large lot. Sticker required.
  

Surf Drive Beach

Surf Drive Beach

Surf Drive Beach is located just a few minutes drive or bike ride from the center of Falmouth Village. And a gorgeous drive it is, with amazing views of Vineyard Sound and Martha's Vineyard!

This beach is long and roomy, with gentle waves. There's a small inlet just north of the beach area that's great for little kids to explore.

The snack bar at Surf Drive is one of the best anywhere (in my humble opinion). It's not just the usual burgers, dogs and nachos at this snack bar. Try a grilled chicken sandwich and a fruit smoothie for a yummy and healthy lunch.

• Body of Water: Vineyard Sound/Nantucket Sound
  
  
• Crowd Factor: Popular, but not overly crowded
  
  
• Amenities: Lifeguard, snack bar, restroom and shower facilities.
  
  
• Location: Surf Drive in Falmouth
  
  
• Parking: Large lot. Daily fee or sticker required.
  

Falmouth Heights Beach

Falmouth Heights Beach

Falmouth Heights is a great beach for families with teens, for young adults, and for anyone who's looking for a Falmouth beach where there's plenty of activity.

Want more peace and quiet? Falmouth Heights Beach is also long enough that you'll find room to get away from it all when you're ready to enjoy the warm waters and soft sand in a more serene mode.

• Body of Water: Nantucket Sound
  
  
• Crowd Factor: Very popular but plenty of space
  
  
• Amenities: Lifeguards, food concession, restroom facilities
  
  
• Location: Off Falmouth Heights Road in Falmouth Heights.
  
  
• Parking: Large lot. Sticker required.
  

Menauhant Beach

Menauhant Beach

Menauhant is one of the more secluded-feeling Falmouth beaches, set in a quiet East Falmouth neighborhood.

The warmer water, soft wave action and long, narrow stretch of sand are perfect for a laid-back day watching the wildlife, picking up shells, or just hanging out on the beach.

• Body of Water: Nantucket Sound
  
  
• Crowd Factor: Rarely gets very crowded
  
  
• Amenities: Lifeguard, ice cream truck, restroom facilities.
  
  
• Location: Off Menauhant Road in East Falmouth
  
  
• Parking: Good sized parking area. Daily fee or sticker required.
  
  

Megansett Beach

Megansett Beach

This small, family-oriented beach has warm water, nice sand, and lovely views of Buzzards Bay and Megansett Harbor.

Sunsets are beautiful here!

• Body of Water: Buzzards Bay
  
  
• Crowd Factor: Rarely gets overly crowded
  
  
• Amenities: Lifeguard, ice cream truck, restroom facilities.
  
  
• Location: 239 County Road, North Falmouth
  
  
• Parking: Limited. Parking sticker required.
  
  

Bristol Beach

Bristol Beach

Although this beach is in the popular Falmouth Heights neighborhood, Bristol seldom feels crowded.

There's a small foot bridge over a creek that runs through the beach. Kids love puttering at the mouth of the creek, searching for sea critters.

The water is warm and normally quite calm here.

• Body of Water: Vineyard Sound
  
  
• Crowd Factor: Rarely feels crowded.
  
  
• Amenities: Lifeguard, ice cream truck, restroom facilities, water refill station.
  
  
• Location: Off Menauhant Road in East Falmouth
  
  
• Parking: Good sized parking area. Sticker required.
  

Wood Neck

Wood Neck Beach
(The beach was a little "gunky" after a recent storm.)

No doubt about it, Wood Neck gets my vote for the funnest beach in Falmouth! (Funnest? Is that even a word? Anyway ...)

The fun begins on the tidal creek that runs alongside Wood Neck Beach into Little Sippewissett Marsh. 

That's the tidal creek on the right in this photo. Buzzards Bay is straight ahead in the distance.

Bring your floaties with you. When the current is moving, it's the perfect time to enjoy a "lazy river" ride on the creek!

Bring your beach pails and nets, too.

Little Sippiwisset Marsh is teeming with crabs, fish and shrimp for the kids to explore.

Little Sippewissett Marsh

When you've had your fill of floating and sea critter-spotting, do a bit of beachcombing. Wood Neck Beach is a favorite spot for the whole family to hunt for sea glass, too!

• Body of Water: Buzzards Bay
  
  
• Crowd Factor: Popular but rarely gets overly crowded
  
  
• Amenities: Lifeguard, ice cream truck, restroom facilities, water refill station.
  
  
• Location: Sippewisset Road, Falmouth
  
  
• Parking: Ample parking. Parking sticker required.
  

Beach Parking Stickers & Fees

For information about Town of Falmouth beach parking stickers and daily fees, see  Falmouth Beach Dept. website.

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