A residential-street water access point off Ocean Street in Hyannis, listed by the town as a public "Way to Water" rather than a developed beach. It sits between Veterans Beach and Kalmus Beach with no facilities of its own.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
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). Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Dogs
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Banned now · back September 15Managed by
Town of Barnstable Harbormaster (Ways to Water program)
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Parking
Paid lot
Street end
Details unconfirmed
Street end
Spacesvery limited, street-end
What's here
Not here
No drinking water
Informal street-end access, no facilities.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Estey Avenue Beach in Barnstable open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Estey Avenue Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot. Street end
Can you swim at Estey Avenue Beach?
Yes. Estey Avenue Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Estey Avenue Beach?
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.