A narrow strip of Nantucket Sound sand at the end of Pleasant Street in South Chatham, quieter and smaller than the town's staffed beaches, popular with kayakers and windsurfers launching straight off the sand.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Lifeguard
No lifeguard on duty.
Dogs
Prohibited May 1-Sep 15, like all Chatham public beaches except Jacknife Harbor.
Kayak/Windsurf Launch
Allowed year-round, launches straight off the sand
Managed by
Chatham Recreation & Beaches Division
508-945-5175 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Pleasant Street lot
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Pleasant Street lot entrance
Common questions
Is Pleasant Street in Chatham open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Yes - described as a quiet, local-feel family beach on Nantucket Sound, smaller and less crowded than Chatham's staffed gatehouse beaches.
Is there parking at Pleasant Street, and what does it cost?
Free lot (Free). Pleasant Street lot
What rules should I know at Pleasant Street?
No lifeguard on duty at any time.
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