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
Water not monitored off-season
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
Allowed now · ban starts May 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
Worth knowing
- Classified by the town as a Non-Bathing Beach (Town Way to Water) rather than a monitored swimming beach.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Wianno Avenue Beach in Barnstable open today?
Wianno Avenue 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 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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Wianno Avenue 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 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.