A narrow public landing at the end of Wianno Avenue in Osterville, tucked beside the private Wianno Club colony beach on Nantucket Sound. Classed by the town as a non-bathing Town Way to Water rather than a staffed swimming beach.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Resident sticker required
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
No gate; open dawn to dusk
Season
Open year-round, dawn to dusk
Accessibility
No accessible path or facilities confirmed
Dogs
Prohibited May 15-Sep 15; leashed off-season
Banned now · back Sep 15Managed by
Barnstable Recreation Division
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostResident sticker requiredStickerBarnstable resident beach permit
Wianno Avenue town landing
Details unconfirmed
Wianno Avenue town landing
CostResident sticker requiredSpacesvery limited, roadside
Small public landing squeezed beside the private Wianno Club colony
Access points along this beach
Wianno Avenue landing
last drive on the left off Wianno Ave from Main St
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Wianno Avenue Beach in Barnstable open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-14). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Wianno Avenue Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Resident sticker required). Wianno Avenue town landing
What rules should I know at Wianno Avenue Beach?
No lifeguard at the public end. No alcohol, no glass, no fires.
Can you swim at Wianno Avenue Beach?
Yes. Wianno Avenue Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-14). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Wianno Avenue Beach?
Prohibited May 15-Sep 15; leashed off-season
Is there an entry fee at Wianno Avenue Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Wianno Avenue Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Resident sticker required.