A residential street-end pocket beach on the bay side, reached on foot or by bike since there is no vehicle lot at all. Flat sand and shallow water make it a favorite for young kids, and the flats stretch out for hundreds of yards at low tide.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot N/A - walk-in/bike access only
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Season
Open access, no gate; not listed among the town's staffed/sticker-enforced beaches, consistent with there being no vehicle lot to check stickers at
Entry fee
None; no vehicle lot, so no parking fee applies here (unlike most other Eastham bay beaches)
Lifeguard
No lifeguards at any Town of Eastham beach
Dogs
No dogs on Eastham's bay beaches or their lots June 15 through Labor Day; the one exception is the Dyer Prince Road and Rock Harbor area, leashed, before 9am and after 4pm. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Allowed now · ban starts June 15Managed by
Eastham Recreation & Beach Department
(508) 240-5974 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostN/A - walk-in/bike access only
No vehicle lot
Details unconfirmed
No vehicle lot
CostN/A - walk-in/bike access onlySpaces0
Access points along this beach
Kingsbury Beach Road street end
foot/bike access only, no vehicle lot or drop-off
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Kingsbury Beach by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 40° | 39° | 42° | 49° | 55° | 63° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 60° | 50° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Chatham (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Kingsbury Beach in Eastham 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.
How do I get to Kingsbury Beach without a car?
There's no vehicle lot here. It's a residential street-end beach reached on foot or by bike via Kingsbury Beach Road off Herring Brook Road, which is also why it isn't on the town's list of sticker-required bay beaches.
Is there parking at Kingsbury Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (N/A - walk-in/bike access only). No vehicle lot
What's the water temperature at Kingsbury Beach?
Water at Kingsbury Beach averages about 39°F in February and 69°F in July, based on NOAA readings at Chatham from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
What rules should I know at Kingsbury Beach?
No lifeguard on duty.
Can you swim at Kingsbury Beach?
Yes. Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury Beach?
No dogs on Eastham's bay beaches or their lots June 15 through Labor Day; the one exception is the Dyer Prince Road and Rock Harbor area, leashed, before 9am and after 4pm. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is there an entry fee at Kingsbury Beach?
None; no vehicle lot, so no parking fee applies here (unlike most other Eastham bay beaches)