The town lists Loop Beach as a resident/taxpayer only beach in Osterville.
What to expect
Parking
Permit annual resident/taxpayer parking permit
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).
Season
Lifeguarded in summer season
Dogs
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome.
Allowed now · ban starts May 15Fishing
Allowed unconfirmed
Managed by
Barnstable Recreation Division
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Permit
Costannual resident/taxpayer parking permit
Loop Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Loop Beach lot
Costannual resident/taxpayer parking permitSpacesunconfirmed
Loop Beach is a resident/taxpayer only beach in Osterville.
Access points along this beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Loop Beach in Barnstable open today?
Loop 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 Loop Beach, and what does it cost?
Permit (annual resident/taxpayer parking permit). Loop Beach lot
Are there restrooms at Loop Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Can you swim at Loop Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Loop 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 Loop Beach?
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome.
Is there an entry fee at Loop Beach?
No, entry is free.