A small, quiet resident-only harbor beach near the Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port, named for Cape Verdean-American civil rights activist Eugenia Fortes. Coarser, harder-packed sand than the ocean beaches, with views of moored boats and no lifeguard.
What to expect
Parking
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Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Managed by
Town of Barnstable Recreation Division
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Small lot
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Historical marker
A stone marker (same stone as JFK's Arlington gravestone) commemorates Eugenia Fortes.
Common questions
Is Eugenia Fortes Beach in Barnstable open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
A Cape Verdean-American civil rights activist who successfully challenged discriminatory practices at this beach; the town later named it in her honor.
Is there parking at Eugenia Fortes Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Resident sticker). Small lot
What rules should I know at Eugenia Fortes Beach?
No lifeguard on duty.
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