A family-oriented Lewis Bay beach with a big grassy picnic lawn, playground, and views of sailboats and the Hyannis-Nantucket ferry line. Calmer than the ocean beaches, with a full bathhouse.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Resident sticker or $20/day non-resident (in season)
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). 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.
Allowed now · ban starts May 15Getting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostResident sticker or $20/day non-resident (in season)
Veterans Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Veterans Beach lot
CostResident sticker or $20/day non-resident (in season)Spacesunconfirmed
Handicap-accessible parking lot.
Access points along this beach
Playground area
Modern playground with swings adjacent to the picnic lawn.
What's here
Facilities
Showers
Rinse showers in the bathhouse.
Picnic area
Large grassy picnic area with grills and tables.
Concessions
Snack bar on site.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Veterans Beach in Barnstable open today?
Veterans 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 Veterans Beach good for young kids?
Yes. It's on Lewis Bay rather than open ocean, so the water is calmer, and there's a playground and grassy picnic area right on site.
Is there parking at Veterans Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Resident sticker or $20/day non-resident (in season)). Veterans Beach lot
Are there restrooms at Veterans Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Can you swim at Veterans Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Veterans 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 Veterans 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.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Veterans Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Resident sticker or $20/day non-resident (in season).