A small town landing at the end of Bridge Street in Osterville, used mainly as a shellfishing and mooring access point rather than a swimming destination.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Barnstable beach gates open 9am and lock at 9pm; lifeguards run 9am to 5pm from late June, and parking fees are collected 9am to 3:45pm (Craigville from 7:30am). That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Dogs
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Allowed now · ban starts May 15Managed by
Barnstable Harbormaster / Recreation Division
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Bridge Street landing
Details unconfirmed
Bridge Street landing
SpacesSmall.
Adjacent to a Barnstable mooring area for vessels up to 40 feet
Access points along this beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Bridge Street Beach in Barnstable open today?
Bridge Street Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Is there parking at Bridge Street Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker. Bridge Street landing
Can you swim at Bridge Street Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Bridge Street Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Bridge Street Beach?
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is there an entry fee at Bridge Street Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Bridge Street Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker.