Bourne's main town beach on sheltered Phinneys Harbor, a wide sandy stretch with calm water, a volleyball net and a seasonal concession stand, popular with families for a full day by the water.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Town of Bourne parking sticker required
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Season
Open year-round, 5am-10pm
Accessibility
The town has installed ground accessibility mats here, as at Electric Avenue, Gray Gables and Hen's Cove, and keeps a Mobi-Chair floating beach wheelchair at the lifeguard house 10am to 5pm from July 1 to August 11.
Lifeguard
On duty seasonally
Dogs
Permitted October 16 through April 30 only
Allowed now · ban starts October 16Managed by
Town of Bourne Department of Natural Resources
508-759-0600 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostTown of Bourne parking sticker requiredStickerTown of Bourne parking sticker
Emmons Road / Shore Road lot
Emmons Road / Shore Road lot
CostTown of Bourne parking sticker required
the town lists this beach among those requiring a town parking sticker
Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Changing rooms
bathhouse · seasonal
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Monument Beach in Bourne open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there a beach wheelchair?
Yes. A Mobi-Chair floating beach wheelchair is kept at the Monument Beach lifeguard house, 22 Emmons Way, 10am to 5pm from July 1 to August 11. Outside that window, ask at the Harbormaster shack at the end of the dock or call the marina on 508-759-3105.
Is there parking at Monument Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Town of Bourne parking sticker required). Emmons Road / Shore Road lot
Are there restrooms at Monument Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Monument Beach?
Dogs banned May 1 through October 15, permitted the rest of the year.
Can you swim at Monument Beach?
Yes. Monument Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Monument Beach?
Permitted October 16 through April 30 only
Is there an entry fee at Monument Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Monument Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Town of Bourne parking sticker required.