A barrier beach in Centerville split between a private cottage-colony stretch (no public parking) and a public east end reachable on foot over a footbridge from Craigville Beach. Locals use Craigville's lot and bathhouse, then walk over for a quieter stretch of sand.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Resident sticker required
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
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 Recreation Division
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Parking
Resident sticker
CostResident sticker required
Long Beach Road lots (two)
Details unconfirmed
Long Beach Road lots (two)
CostResident sticker requiredSpaceslimited
Serve the western/private-colony end; the public east end has no dedicated lot, reached on foot from Craigville.
Access points along this beach
Footbridge from Craigville Beach
Walk across the channel footbridge from Craigville Beach to reach the public east end of Long Beach.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Long Beach in Barnstable open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
How do I get to Long Beach without a resident sticker?
Park at Craigville Beach (which sells non-resident passes) and walk over the channel footbridge to the public east end of Long Beach.
Is there parking at Long Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Resident sticker required). Long Beach Road lots (two)
Can you swim at Long Beach?
Long Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Long 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.