The town lists Keyes Beach, also signed Sea Street Beach as a resident and visitor ocean beach in Hyannis. Beach parking needs a resident/taxpayer permit or a daily parking pass.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot resident/taxpayer parking permit or daily parking pass
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Gates open at 9:00am and are locked at 9:00pm. Parking fees are collected 9:00am to 3:45pm, lifeguards are on duty 9:00am to 5:00pm daily from late June, and restrooms are open 9:00am to 4:30pm.
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 15Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Costresident/taxpayer parking permit or daily parking pass
Ocean Avenue lot
Details unconfirmed
Ocean Avenue lot
Costresident/taxpayer parking permit or daily parking passSpacesunconfirmed
Keyes Beach (Sea Street Beach) is a resident and visitor beach.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Keyes Memorial 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.
Can non-residents park at Keyes Beach?
Yes. Sea Street is one of six beaches on the town's non-resident permits, with Craigville, Hathaway's, Kalmus, Veteran's and Bodfish Park at Sandy Neck. A non-resident weekly permit is $110 for seven consecutive days and a seasonal permit is $375.
Can you swim at Keyes Memorial Beach?
Yes. Keyes Memorial 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 Keyes Memorial 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.