Menemsha Beach is an ocean beach in Chilmark, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Free
CostFree
Free public town lot on Basin Rd (~75 spaces), no sticker required. Fills by early-to-mid afternoon in peak season; 30-minute parking enforced near the fish markets, illegal parking towed/ticketed.
Common questions
Is Menemsha Beach in Chilmark open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-17). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Menemsha Beach, and what does it cost?
Free (Free). Free public town lot on Basin Rd (~75 spaces), no sticker required. Fills by early-to-mid afternoon in peak season; 30-minute parking enforced near the fish markets, illegal parking towed/ticketed.